GCN DLL Pond

Natural England’s District Level Licencing Scheme

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Natural England’s District Level Licensing Scheme is a landscape-based approach focused on creating great crested newt (GCN) habitat in core opportunity areas across the nation. In March 2021, this licencing scheme was launched in Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear and the Tees Valley.  This strategic and targeted method is aimed at improving the value of …

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Ecological Mitigation

Changes to Protected Species Licensing

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What You Need to Know For Your Development As of April 2019, Natural England will be introducing charges for protected species license applications. Developers will have to navigate through these changes, and EcoNorth are here to help. When will charging be implemented? Natural England have taken a phased approach to introducing charges: 1st April -Dormouse …

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Great crested newt survey

Have I Got Newts For You!

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EcoNorth began the great crested newt survey season a little later than usual this year, due to the recent inclement weather delaying the start of the season.  One of our licensed ecologists has been assisting with great crested newt and amphibian surveys at Scotswood Natural Community Garden, a wonderful garden and mosaic of habitats that …

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