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Great Crested Newt Species Action Plan

1.  Current status

A 1999 study found great crested newt present at 9 water bodies in North Lanarkshire, from a previously reported 13 sites.  Three main locations at Gartcosh Industrial Park, Drumcavel Quarry and Croy Hill.

Legal protection

On the international red list of endangered species.  Fully protected under UK and European legislation.  North Lanarkshire appears to be a Scottish stronghold.

2.  Current factors causing loss or decline

  • Loss of terrestrial habitat from development.
  • Loss or infilling of breeding ponds from farming operations, fish stocking, and housing.

3.  Objectives and targets

Prevent further loss of confirmed sites, and secure with 10-year management plans.  Re-introduction programme at 1 site per year for 10 years.

4.  Proposed Actions

  • Surveys to identify new sites, and monitor confirmed sites.
  • Gain support from local authority, industry and residents to protect known sites.
  • Create new sites.

This is an abbreviated summary of the full species action plan for the great crested newt prepared by Mark Bates, Heritage Environmental Ltd on behalf of Lanarkshire Development Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage, and the LBAP Steering Group. November 1999.

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