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: Distance from a River 200 -2000m; Soil pH 6.5 – 7.5; Soil Phosphorus 35 -45 mg kg-1; Arable Density < 33%; Distance from Grassland <100m; Grassland Density 10 -40%; Distance from Woodland < 100m. These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’. Urban areas > 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.
OwnerDepartment for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - view all
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Last updated10 months ago
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dcat_issued2021-01-28T09:02:03.000Z
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