Freshwater Habitats
Ponds, lakes, reed beds and flood ditches in the Lancing area
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Lancing Ring Dewpond
Type: Dewpond — chalk downland
Dewponds are shallow, clay-lined
ponds traditionally used to water livestock on the chalk
downs. They collect rainwater and dew and support a
distinctive community of aquatic plants and invertebrates.