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 25 - 75%
woodland density 5 - 75%
Distance from rivers >1000m
Soil pH 6.5 to 7.5 Phosphorus 30 to 40
These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.
Arable land (density 50 - 100%) and Heather (density 33.33 - 100%) have been given a score of ‘-1’.
Roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded. © Natural England, 2022
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