The bid to halt the loss and degradation of British ponds is partly concerned with changing people's preconceptions. Ponds under trees, for instance, are often said to be undesirable. Ponds that dry up seasonally for large parts of the year need better press, too. They are often home to extremely rare species. One persistent myth Biggs disputes is that all ponds naturally silt up until they cease to exist.
Ponds change, certainly.
But they continue to exist as wetlands. I've never seen a pond like that. This means that the destruction of ponds is always brought about by human interference. Which is why there is such a burning need for human endeavor to right the wrong. Why Ponds Are Vital Think pond.