Great Crested Newts: An Introduction to Pond Survey and Mitigation Monitoring
Monday 12 May 2008
Location: Avenue Washlands Nature Reserve, Near Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Participant Standard: Beginner – Intermediate
Tutor(s): Rachel Hayward CEnv MIEEM
This workshop will cover techniques for surveying ponds for newts; great crested newt identification, ecology and habitat requirements; interpretation of survey results; health and safety; and licensing, legislation and conservation issues. The day will include a visit to ponds and ditches within an active mitigation site. The day will provide an excellent opportunity to case study population monitoring and habitat creation for a mitigation scheme. Opportunity will be given to discuss the ongoing mitigation scheme and its success. Optional night-time and morning visits to the ponds are also proposed to conduct an amphibian survey, subject to health and safety site assessment.
Cost: £60 IEEM members, £120 non-members.