This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.
The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.
Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.
Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:
grassland density 10% - 50%
distance to deciduous woodland 0 - 200m
coniferous woodland density 0% - 25%
within 500m - 2000m of a river
These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.
arable density 33.33% - 100%
heather density 33.33% - 100%
distance to nearest pond > 750m
These habitat features have been given a score of ‘-1’.
Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded. Attribution statement: © Natural England, 2022
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© Freshwater Habitats Trust, PondNet monitoring scheme 2018
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