This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Soil pH 6.5 – 7.5Elevation < 200mGrassland density 25 – 75%Distance to woodland < 100mWoodland density 10 -50%Distance to nearest pond < 100mDrainage classed as ‘Impeded’ or ‘Naturally Wet’These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Arable density 50 - 100%Has been given a score of ‘-1’.Urban areas > 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.