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Garry
Member Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2008 at 5:26pm |
Somebody I work with claims to have Great Crested Newts breeding in their garden pond. I am hoping to visit soon to confirm this. Could somebody please advise me, are people allowed legally to keep GCN's in a garden pond? What does the law say about this? I only ask because, theoretically, if a garden pond is a breeding site for GCN's it could be unwittingly filled in by new homeowners should the property change hands. Any clarification on this would be appreciated.
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Liz Heard
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hi garry, GCNs in garden ponds isnt as uncommon as you might think. at least in my area. i visit a lot of properties as a postman and know of several sites. pools need not be as big as some people think. maybe its a case of needs/must though.
ive got a pond too and i know my newts so its not a case of mistaken id. as the slow onslaught of natural habitat loss continues and politicians/courts fail the animals, lets be glad theyre thriving SOMEWHERE while we fight back on their behalf. gardens are often great for amphibians. some postmen survey them daily. |
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kevinb
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Which is why you now get your post at lunchtime
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