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:
Elevation 0 - 400m
Density of woodland 10 - 60%
Density of grassland 10 - 60%
pH 6.25 - 7.5
Soil drainage classed as 'Naturally wet' or 'Drainage impeded'
These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.
Density of arable land 33 - 100%
Has been given a score of -1
Presence of heather
Have been given a score of -2
Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m). Attribution statement: © Natural England, 2021
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Based upon LCM2015 © NERC (CEH) 2011. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown Copyright 2007
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Contains data supplied by Natural Environment Research Council © NERC (Centre for Ecology & Hydrology) and © Natural England
© European Environment Agency, Copernicus Programme 2016
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© Freshwater Habitats Trust, PondNet monitoring scheme 2018
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