dataset · England
Great Crested Newt - Risk Zones (Leicestershire, Rutland, Rushcliffe and South Kesteven)
This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natura
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Evidence quality: 43
Listed in data.gov.uk public catalogue API on 2026-10-16; relevance/value screened (haiku).
Metadata checked: 2026-10-14T13:20:00.000Z
Evidence
- https://environment.data.gov.uk/api/file/download?fileDataSetId=54a169a7-ed6b-4134-952b-d0b628520b2e&fileName=Great_Crested_Newt_Risk_Zones_Leicestershire_Attribute_Metadata.pdf
- https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/42ad3811-b665-4f6d-9742-96deccc2c6a4/great-crested-newt-risk-zones-leicestershire-rutland-rushcliffe-and-south-kesteven
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