WebThere is a medium to large population of Great crested newt at Drumcavel and a management strategy to protect the population has been developed. Through annual monitoring it is known that the population of Great crested newt at Gartcosh is stable with a slight increase in numbers since 2008. This population is Webredevelopment of the Gartcosh Industrial Site, the decision was taken to translocate the resident great crested newt population to the purpose built Gartcosh Nature Reserve around the periphery. This provided an opportunity for in-depth analysis of the largest project of its kind in Scotland.

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WebBack in their ponds, the male smooth newt takes on his breeding costume; his crest extends and his colours brighten. He is ready to dance, and what a sight to behold it is. He performs a ritual courtship display, crest erect, body stiff with his tail curled, its tip quivering, hoping to catch a female’s attention. http://eprints.gla.ac.uk/121195/#:~:text=The%20Gartcosh%20Industrial%20Site%2C%20North%20Lanarkshire%20is%20home,to%20a%20purpose%20built%20reserve%20around%20the%20periphery. phil hunter smash

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WebThe Gartcosh Industrial Site, North Lanarkshire is home to the largest known population of great crested newts (Triturus cristatus,) in Scotland. Economic development of the site … WebOur colour coded zones indicate the likely presence of great crested newts —red being the most important area for great crested newts (and therefore with the highest potential impact) and white indicating a low probability of … WebGartcosh LNR. Created following the closure of Gartcosh Steel Works in 1986, the ponds and wetlands of Gartcosh local nature reserve are not only home to Scotland's largest population of great crested newt, but provide habitat for other amphibians, water vole, dragonflies and wetland plants. Crown copyright and database rights 2024. OS 100023379. phil hunt facebook