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Mark Collins shares his perspective on access, inclusion and the future of the Broads Access to the Broads isn’t just about getting from A to B. It’s about who feels welcome, who can take part, and who gets to experience one of the UK’s most special landscapes. This is a conversation that affects all of us — whether we live here, work here, or simply love visiting. Following a recent Society Supper discussion on access, our Chair, Mark Collins, shares his perspective on why a

National parks in England and Wales, including the Broads, encompass some of the most biodiverse and important rivers in the country. But new research shows they are being failed by government and water regulators and are now under threat.

A Water Voles study and survey by Hannah Southon of the Broads Authority, Norfolk.

Flea and Tick treatments for dogs and cats that contain imidacloprid or fipronil are highly effective, but must be used with great care.

Re-locating three dozen Silver-studded blue butterflies - a conservation success in the Broadland Country Park.

The Broads are recognised internationally as one of Europe's most important wetlands.

Barton Broad, Black Terns and Bitterns Jerry Simpson Black tern in flight. Credit: RSPB.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/Black-tern The beginning of May is always an exciting time for birdwatchers, as it marks the period when migration brings the potential for anything to turn up in your local patch. Over the years, I have looked forward to the chance of seeing one of my favourite terns, the Black Tern (Chilidonias niger), appearing on Barton Broad as it passes through. During sprin

St Mark's flies and Little Gulls. The first of Jerry Simpson's Wildlife Notes for the Broads Society.

Precious jewels of the Broads: chalk rivers, streams and other rarities

Floating pennywort, introduced in the 1980s, spread in UK waters despite a 2014 ban. Now invasive, it costs over £25M annually to control.

Campaigners warn new water laws fail to protect National Parks like the Broads from sewage pollution, despite planned investment.

Broads flooding and rising water levels often make the news for how they affect bridge clearances and moorings. However, these rising water levels are also having a serious impact on the unique wildlife that makes the Broads so special. Social and traditional media often oversimplify the situation, framing boating and conservation as separate issues. In reality, they are strongly linked and support each other in many ways. Understanding what drives the water levels in the Bro