NatureSpace Partnership and Natural England have co-authored ‘Reshaping Great Crested Newt Licensing for Conservation Gain’, an article recently published in In Practice magazine from the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).

In the article, we explore how strategic licensing for great crested newts streamlines licensing within planning and improves conservation outcomes. It delves into the first five-year evaluation of our District Licensing scheme and Natural England’s District Level Licensing scheme, discussing the underlying principles of success and reflecting on lessons learned for future strategic approaches.

CIEEM are the leading professional membership body for ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, with In Practice highly regarded as a trusted publication for knowledge sharing and raising standards.

Great crested newt image © Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, Chris Dresh.

You can find this article in In Practice issue 133, September 2026.

You can read the full article from NatureSpace and Natural England here.

If you are a CIEEM member, you can access the full issue in the members area.