This publication aims to assist those undertaking practical conservation work for the great crested newt, focusing on habitat management and survey to locate great crested newts, with supporting information on ecology, legislation and site protection.

This is part of our Good Practice Guidance for Amphibians and Reptiles, produced by Stuart Otway, Jim Foster and Paul Edgar.

Reference: Langton T, Beckett C and Foster J (2001). Great Crested Newt Conservation Handbook. Froglife, Suffolk.