NatureScot Commissioned Report 793: Elaborating the distribution of the great crested newt in Scotland (2010-2011)
The aim of this project was to use species-specific ecological modelling techniques, developed by Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, to predict areas of suitable habitat for the great crested newt in Scotland as a way of targeting surveys to locate new populations.
From 272 ponds in 135 grid squares examined during this study, only five new great crested newt breeding ponds were located. Much of Scotland is unsuitable for the species and its distribution appears better known than was thought. There are areas of high pond density in Scotland but it is likely these are too elevated or too acidic to support great crested newts.
Pages: 40
Published: 2014
NatureScot Commissioned Report 793
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