One hundred new ponds created across Yorkshire to protect rare great crested newts
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One hundred new ponds created across Yorkshire to protect rare great crested newts

29 Apr 2026 · Originally published 29 Apr 2026 9/10 Original headline: How 100 new ponds are giving Yorkshire’s rare great crested newts hope
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has reached a major milestone by creating and restoring 100 ponds to support the local great crested newt population. These new habitats, including a significant restoration at Askham Bog, provide vital breeding grounds for the rare amphibians as they emerge for spring.
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