Great Crested Newts
Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) are one of six native British amphibian species. The great crested newt is the largest native newt species with a distinctive orange under belly. This animal also has an elaborate courtship routine it displays in suitable waterbodies.
Services
Ecological Services Ltd can offer a range of surveys where there are potential impacts to great crested newts. We are licensed to undertake eDNA, aquatic and terrestrial surveys for great crested newts.
Legislation
Great crested newts (Triturus cristatus) are a European protected species and are protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulation 2017. In summary, they are protected from:
Deliberate capture, killing and injuring,
Deliberate disturbance of a breeding site or resting place,
Deliberate taking or destroying of eggs,
Damage or destruction of a breeding site or resting place.
Great Crested Newts are listed on schedule 5 of The Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 which protects them from intentional or reckless disturbance or obstruction when using a structure or place for shelter and / or protection. It is also an offence to sell, offer or expose for sale a great crested newt.
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