Great Crested Newt Data Gathering Pilot

This spend is to allow field data collection on the occurrence of Great Crested Newts at sample locations in England in 2015, using eDNA analysis. This data will subsequently be used to build/test predictive models, with the aim of allowing better management of favourable conservation status, and providing benefits for developers and Local Planning Authorities.

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