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https://canalrivertrust.org.uk
We re the charity looking after 2 000 miles of historic waterways across England and Wales Find out how we re making life better by water

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Canal plant species Visit our canals and rivers and you ll find a diversity of bright wildflowers wildlife friendly aquatic plants and a canopy of trees Wildflowers plants From the

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Blue tailed damselfly Ischnura elegans One of the most common species in the UK the blue tailed damselfly is on the wing from April to September and frequents almost any body of water

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Sometimes canals and rivers provide good habitats for animals and plants which don t originally come from the British Isles These non native species can cause problems for native wildlife

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Invasive plant and animal species can have a devastating effect on native canal and river wildlife as they compete for food space sunlight and water

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Why are red eared terrapins a problem for canals and native wildlife Terrapins along with tortoises and turtles are known as chelonians meaning reptiles with shells They are almost

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Learn about the species along our canals and rivers how to identify different creatures tips for spotting wildlife and the best fruits to forage on the towpath

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This majestic and sturdy tree has stood as a symbol of British woodlands for centuries The oak s thick bark and wide spreading branches provide bird nesting sites while its acorns are a

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk › explorers › schools › classroom-resources › lear…
Canal and river habitats Canals and rivers are great places for wildlife Use these activities and resources to encourage children to do watch play create and read as they learn about canal