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16 July 2020
Kingfisher Pond: win-win for wildlife and young anglers
Aiming to get more newcomers fishing while improving biodiversity, Kingfisher Pond is a great example of what’s possible with a vision, teamwork and a little help from EA Rod Licence funds from the Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP). Dom Garnett spoke to some of those behind the inspiring project at Reading’s Sportfish Game Fishing Centre.
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