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James Herd
Executive
Director of reserves management at Surrey Wildlife Trust.
Notable Quotes
"I have never seen the pond so low in that time."View Story →
"It is a very obvious visual indication of the scale of the drought."View Story →
"Sceptical or not, the data shows that we are getting more extremes."View Story →
"As we work towards the restoration of natural ecosystems and landscapes county wide, I hope this release is one of many reintroductions of native species that we'll see in the years ahead."View Story →
Related Stories
Endangered water voles introduced to reserve
Efforts are being made to reintroduce the locally-extinct species back to the River Wey in Surrey.
September 16, 2026'I have never seen the pond so low in 17 years'
James Herd, who works for Surrey Wildlife Trust, says everyone needs to prepare for extreme weather.
August 17, 2026