Ponds are considered as small bodies of standing water ranging from 1 m² to 2–5 hectares, which can be permanent or seasonal, and either man-made or naturally formed. In other hand, Pondscape is a network of ponds spread out within a terrestrial matrix, highlighting their spatial distribution and connectivity
Benefits
(+) recreational possibilities
(+) Climate mitigation
(+) food provision
Limitations
(-) lacking sufficient knowledge on managing and restoring ponds to optimize their role in enhancing the resilience of ecosystems and society against climate change
(-) for pond management, different challenges are presented especially in securing funding
Assessment
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