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:Elevation 0 - 400mDensity of woodland 10 - 60%Density of grassland 10 - 60%pH 6.25 - 7.5Soil drainage classed as 'Naturally wet' or 'Drainage impeded'These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Density of arable land 33 - 100%Has been given a score of -1Presence of heatherHave been given a score of -2Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m)Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.