GCN - Strategic Opportunity Areas (Leicestershire, Rutland, Rushcliffe and South Kesteven)
Leicestershire, Rutland, Rushcliffe, and South Kesteven areas are mapped to identify locations where new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations. The dataset classifies core and fringe areas based on pond density and predicted newt presence, scoring habitat suitability using features like grassland, woodland, and arable density. It was created by Natural England in 2020, incorporating data from multiple environmental and governmental sources.