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Great crested newt

Great crested newt (Gateway) - Great Crested Newt. ©Ben Ross/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Introduction

Learn about the Great crested newt and why it is protected.

great crested newt in hand - (gateway) - Great crested newt (female). ©Barry Dunne. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Libary on tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

The Law/Legal position

Find out how the Great crested newt is protected by law

Chatelherault, pond digging (Gateway) - Creating a pond, Chatelherault Park, Hamilton. ©Richard Davison/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Helping the species

Find out how you can help great crested newts

Pond creation, Gartcosh (Gateway) - Pond creation. ©Ben Ross/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Mitigating the effects of development

Find out how to ensure that your development doesn't harm great crested newt and break the law.