Richard Waddingham’s approach to pond management and conservation provided the inspiration to the UCL research that backs the Norfolk Ponds Project work on the ground.
Richard Waddingham was an inspiration to many of the partners of the NPP, such as Wildlife Trust representative Helen Baczkowska who writes her own memories here. We now wish to commemorate Richard and his legacy at Manor Farm with the Richard Waddingham Pond Conservation Award.
In honour of Richard the NPP Richard Waddingham Pond Conservation Awards 2025 are being run in conjunction with the Norfolk Biodiversity Partnership (NBP) and Norfolk FWAG to recognise the achievements of individuals, farmers and community groups whose voluntary actions make a difference for water, wildlife and people via ponds in Norfolk. The awards commemorate the great work of Richard Waddingham of Manor Farm, Briston who understood the importance of water in the landscape and recognised that when managed properly, ponds can support a rich variety of native wildlife even in areas of intensive agriculture.
FARMING AWARD
Applications for the FARMING AWARD are now open and close at midnight on the 1st September 2025. Applications for the farming award are available for application here. The award is being run in partnership with Norfolk FWAG and the winner will be announced on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at the Norfolk Landscapes Conference and Exhibition.
COMMUNITY AWARD
Applications for the COMMUNITY AWARD is now also open and the closing date for the community award is the 1st September 2025. This will be run in conjunction with the Norfolk Biodiversity Partnership and will be awarded at the Forum on the 4th October 2025 at the end of the NBP Biodiversity Fair. Applications for the community award are available for application here.
