A “five-star” reserve for great crested newts has been created in a county under a scheme which addresses the impact of development on the species.West Northamptonshire Council can assess planning applications on sites which could affect the species under The Great Crested Newt District Licensing Scheme.Under the scheme, developers pay into a fund which is used to create habitats.The new reserve is a “high-quality terrestrial habitat”, the council said.
Source: West Northamptonshire: New nature reserve created for great crested newts – BBC News
