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Welcome to the Broads Society Blog Page
Step into the world of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads through our engaging and informative blog. Here, we bring you closer to the fascinating stories, hidden gems, and vibrant community life that make the Broads an extraordinary place. Our blog is a celebration of nature, heritage, and the passionate efforts of those who strive to protect this unique landscape.
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SHOULD PET FLEA TREATMENTS BE REGULATED?
Flea and Tick treatments for dogs and cats that contain imidacloprid or fipronil are highly effective, but must be used with great care.
Broads Society
Jul 214 min read
RARE BLUE BUTTERFLY NOW THRIVING IN ITS FORMER HOME
Re-locating three dozen Silver-studded blue butterflies - a conservation success in the Broadland Country Park.
Broads Society
Jul 73 min read
Wildlife Watch with Jerry
Barton Broad, Black Terns and Bitterns Jerry Simpson Black tern in flight. Credit: RSPB.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/Black-tern The...
Broads Society
May 173 min read
Wildlife Watch with Jerry
St Mark's flies and Little Gulls.
The first of Jerry Simpson's Wildlife Notes for the Broads Society.
Broads Society
Apr 283 min read
Floating Pennywort – could a weevil solve the problem in the Broads?
Floating pennywort, introduced in the 1980s, spread in UK waters despite a 2014 ban. Now invasive, it costs over £25M annually to control.
broadssociety
Mar 62 min read
Protecting the Precious Wetlands of the Broads: Challenges and Solutions
Broads flooding and rising water levels often make the news for how they affect bridge clearances and moorings. However, these rising...
broadssociety
Dec 18, 20245 min read
Pike Behaviour in the Broads
"Discover the long-awaited study on Broads pike! Anglers help scientists unveil pike behaviour, confirming anglers' concerns.
Duncan Holmes
Sep 26, 20243 min read
The Broads and Well-being: A Natural Sanctuary
Today marks World Wetlands Day, and in 2024 we are celebrating the huge impact that wetlands have on human wellbeing. Wetlands, are not...
Broads Society
Feb 2, 20245 min read
Innovative Conservation Strategies in the Broads: Balancing Nature and Human Activities
When discussing conservation in the Broads, the first thing to remember is that this is not a natural environment. If it was, we could...
Broads Society
Feb 1, 20244 min read
Education and Awareness: The Key to Protecting the Broads
For hundreds of years knowledge and understanding of the Broads and its ecology was passed down from farmers, marshmen and countrymen to...
Broads Society
Jan 31, 20243 min read
The Economic Value of Wetlands: Insights from the Broads
A Treasure of Nature and Economy The Broads is not just a haven for wildlife and a place of natural beauty, but also a vital cog in the...
Broads Society
Jan 30, 20245 min read
Community Involvement in Protecting the Broads : Celebrate Broads Volunteers
Would it surprise you to know that there is an army of volunteers helping to protect the Broads? As we continue our series of blogs...
Broads Society
Jan 29, 20245 min read
Recreation and Its Impact on the Broads
It comes as no surprise that the most important form of recreation on the Broads is boating. It takes many different forms, including...
Broads Society
Jan 28, 20244 min read
Water Quality and Wetlands: The Role of the Broads
In this blog, we explore the current state of water quality in the Norfolk Broads, the factors affecting it, and the ongoing protection.
Broads Society
Jan 26, 20244 min read
Balancing Human Activity and Wetland Conservation in the Broads
The Broads, a breath taking landscape of wetlands and waterways, is a sanctuary for some of the UK's rarest species and a testament to...
Broads Society
Jan 25, 20245 min read
The Broads: A Haven for Biodiversity
In 1976, “Broadland” was amongst the earliest sites to be designated a Wetland of International Importance .
Broads Society
Jan 24, 20244 min read
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