Forgotten ponds on farms are being restored, bringing back dormant ecosystems. These “zombie” ponds, once filled with sediment, now support rare aquatic plants and wildlife. The Essex Lost Ponds Project has mapped over 17,200 historic ponds across the county. Restoration efforts have already created or revived around 80 ponds, forming wildlife habitats. This initiative demonstrates nature’s resilience and the value of reviving existing environments.
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