III. Species Action Plans - Newcastle City Council

13. Amphibians
Loss of suitable breeding ponds
through infilling, water table reduction,
neglect, development and agricultural
intensification.
Loss and fragmentation of terrestrial
habitats through development and
agricultural intensification. Most
amphibians spend a great deal of
time on the land surrounding their
breeding ponds. If this terrestrial
habitat is lost or not managed
appropriately, food and shelter
sources are reduced.
AMPHIBIAN TARGETS
Maintain the current distribution of great crested newt
(GCN) breeding ponds and provide any new records of
GCN sites to ERIC.
Ensure that all great crested newt sites are managed in a
way that will maintain the viability of the population
Raise awareness about amphibian conservation and
provide advice on habitat management.
Create 10 new amphibian ponds
Undertake management that will enhance the biodiversity
value of 10 ponds for amphibians
Create 10 new amphibian hibernacula at suitable
locations
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Introduction of fish and release of
exotic species that compete with or
eat amphibian larvae.
Chemical pollution and enrichment of
breeding sites make ponds less
suitable for amphibians.
Lack of information on distribution
and local status.
Severance of migration routes to
breeding ponds as a result of
development and infrastructure.
TARGET
DATE
Annually
Annually
Ongoing
2016
2018
2016
PARTNERS
NCC, NTC,
ERIC
NTC, NCC,
NWT
NTC, NCC,
NWT,
Community
NTC, NCC,
NWT, NHSN
NTC, NCC
NTC, NCC,