Great Crested Newt Risk Zones for Essex, UK

A geospatial dataset from Natural England categorizes areas in Essex, UK, based on the distribution and conservation risk to great crested newts. It defines four risk zones—red, amber, green, and white—based on population importance and habitat connectivity. The dataset is derived from multiple sources including Natural England, Ordnance Survey, and the Freshwater Habitats Trust, with a last update timestamp of 2026-07-13.

Use Cases

• Assess development permit applications based on the described risk zone classifications.
• Model habitat connectivity for great crested newts based on the described amber and green zone definitions.
• Prioritize conservation efforts based on the described red zones containing key populations and designated sites.
• Inform environmental impact assessments using the described zoning framework for a protected species.

Strengths

• Defines four specific risk categories (red, amber, green, white) with clear ecological criteria described.
• Integrates data from multiple authoritative sources including Natural England and Ordnance Survey.
• Has a specific last updated timestamp of 2026-07-13 13:01:17.301746.

Limitations

• Row count and dataset scale are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Geographic coverage is limited to Essex, UK.

Provenance

Source

Natural England, with contributions from Ordnance Survey, Freshwater Habitats Trust, and others.

Collection Method

Likely compiled from field surveys, habitat mapping, and existing land cover data.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-13 13:01:17.301746

Geography

Essex, United Kingdom