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Following the success of the 2025 Great Crested Newt (GCN) training programme, we are delighted to announce that GCN Training Ltd in partnership with Principal Ecologist James Grundy ACIEEM will again run its popular and highly regarded two day GCN Training Courses from the Olive Grove Conference Centre in Nantwich, Cheshire in March/April 2026.
Each of the scheduled two day courses will be limited to a maximum of 12 delegates. Delegates with have the opportunity to gain unrivalled ‘hands on’ experience involving adults of all three native UK newt species, their eggs and larvae and practical GCN survey training at a GCN ‘Field Site’ containing 14 ponds.
The course involves approx.18 hours of direct contact time with the course tutors and access to long term professional support from respected GCN experts and is intended for professional ecologists, university graduates and those working or seeking opportunities in the ecology and conservation sectors.
Newts in your Pond and Garden - Second Edition
Has been written and published by James Grundy who, after nearly twenty years as a professional consultant ecologist and a lifetimes involvement with amphibian related projects, is widely regarded and respected as an authority on our native newt species, in particular, the great crested newt. This second edition of his book and is a ‘must have’ and the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the subject.
Newt Identification Cards
These downloadable identification cards are a free resource for ecologists & others who undertake ‘in field’ identification of adult newts, their eggs/leaf folds, larvae, and sub-adults. Each of the three sets available comprises eight cards annotated with the key identification features of our three UK newt species!
GREAT CRESTED NEWT SURVEY & MITIGATION GUIDELINES 2025
Great Crested Newt Survey & Mitigation Guidelines 2025
It has been 25 years since the original GCN mitigation guidelines were written and published. It is generally accepted that they are in need of updating. We are therefore pleased to present the Great Crested Newt Mitigation Guidelines 2025.