# Event Details - **Event Name**: Great Crested Newts (Surrey) - Ecology, Survey and Licensing - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Two-day course covering the ID, ecology, survey and legal protection of GCNs.About this EventTwo day practical course introducing;ID & ecology of Great Crested NewtsLegislation protecting newtsHabitat Suitability IndexSurvey standards and techniques, including Environmental DNA.PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE ALSO RUNS ON 11/12th MAY IN SURREY AND THE COURSE RUNS TWICE IN THE NEW FOREST 5/6th MAY AND 6/7th MAY.This course offers an introduction to the ID and ecology of GCN, protective legislation, survey techniques and standards, and result analysis. The course is designed to refine practical survey techniques, and provides an insight into how GCN are considered through the planning system.The course includes an online presentation with a test element, and a site survey which includes an informal assessment. On satisfactorily passing these, attendees will be issued with a certificate, which can be used in lieu of one reference for a licence application*.It is essential that attendees accompany the tutor on an evening of torch surveys and to collect in bottle traps early the next morning.This course is intended for; Consultant Ecologists, Local Authority Ecologists, Reserve Rangers and Land Managers.Tutors: Holly Stanworth and Jamel GueniouiHolly Stanworth has 12 years experience in ecological consultancy, with first-hand experience of completing great crested newt surveys, designing and implementing appropriate mitigation and managing habitats for amphibians. In addition to being a consultant, she is a Conservation Officer at The Species Recovery Trust and is very passionate about conserving our rarest and most protected species.Holly will be delivering the online content and will be joined by Jamel Guenioui, another qualified ecologist, for the field training.Photo credit top: Jamel Guenioui*ReferenceIf attendees perform satisfactorily in the assessment they will be issued with a certificate which can be used within 3 years in lieu of one of your references for a survey licence. Natural England's guidance on this has been changing over the last few years, but we have had written confirmation that we can issue certificates and these can be used as one reference.As the guidance is in a constant state of flux we will do our best to let you know if this alters prior to the course, but cannot be responsible for sudden changes in NE's guidance around licensing. The latest advice can be found .If you do not need a certificate or already have a licence you can leave the course slightly early at the end.Please note attendance on the course is no guarantee of gaining the course reference. We will do our best to work with any attendees who are struggling, but ultimately you must demonstrate adequate skills to gain this reference.Schedule - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!4th or 5th May - online trainingHalf day of online training. To provide some flexibility on when you can watch the online element of this course, the 3-hour video will be available from 5pm on the 4th May until 5pm on the 5th May.5th May - Site Survey4.30pm–7.00pm Meet on site for initial survey, eDNA collection and deployment of bottle traps. (end time approximate)7:30-9:30pm Break. An evening meal will be provided at a nearby pub (food included in ticket price). We will be in touch with you closer to the time to organise.9.30–11pm (ish) Torchlight surveys6th May - follow up site survey7:30 – 9:30am Return visit to collect traps and carry out ID testYou will be given a written assessment to complete within 3 days of completing the course.There are toilets on site. If you arrive early, the gates may be closed, but I'll be there in good time to let you all in.What to bringWaterproof outdoor clothing and welliesPencil and paper (optional)Plenty of warm clothing if the weather demands it.For the evening session you will need a powerful torch (>1million candlepower) for the survey work plus a ‘normal’ torch to get around with.TICKS are present on the site, so please be 'tick aware'. A leaflet will be circulated prior to the course providing information about what they are, health risks and how to avoid them.Please inform us of any medical requirements/conditions we should be aware of prior to the course.BiosecurityPlease make sure that clothing/footwear/equipment is appropriately dried/disinfected before and after the site visit.PreparationTo get the most out of the course it is recommended that attendees read up on the subject in advance. Suitable publications are;Oldham, R.S., Keeble, J., Swan, M.J.S., and Jeffcote, M (2000). Evaluating the Suitability of Habitat for the Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus). Herpetological Journal, Vol. 10, pp. 143-155.Froglife (2001). Great Crested Newt Conservation Handbook. Froglife, Halesworth.Gent, A.H. and Gibson, S.D. eds (1998). Herpetofauna Workers Manual. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough.English Nature (2001). Great Crested Newt Mitigation Guidelines. English Nature, Peterborough.DirectionsMeet at Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve Car Park (map below). Please park in the second car park, at the bottom of the hill, not in the coaches area. Holly will be there to meet you, but the gates may be closed if you turn up too early!Postcode for Satnav: KT22 8QAGoogle map herewhat3words: wire.valid.bound https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3b5ced20-c78c-11f0-a58b-5728a583d37c-rimg-w726-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3be975b0-c78c-11f0-a58b-5728a583d37c-rimg-w987-h740-dc040503-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leatherhead/great-crested-newts-surrey-ecology-survey-and-licensing/100001815710762769 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 220, max: 220, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leatherhead - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve - Visitors by appointment only - **lat**: 51.2782868 - **long**: -0.2902583 - **full address**: Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve - Visitors by appointment only, Mill Way, Leatherhead, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Great Crested Newts (Surrey) - Ecology, Survey and Licensing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/42de4840a30dc48a3ae65c2f84a5e69f0e0b6e04b9ba5e751fb808019bb6c651-rimg-w1200-h900-dc767b75-gmir.jpg?v=1763806569 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Great Crested Newts (Surrey) - Ecology, Survey and Licensing being held? - **A:** Great Crested Newts (Surrey) - Ecology, Survey and Licensing takes place on Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:30 am at Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve - Visitors by appointment only, Mill Way, Leatherhead, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Great Crested Newts (Surrey) - Ecology, Survey and Licensing? - **A:** Tickets for Great Crested Newts (Surrey) - Ecology, Survey and Licensing are priced at GBP 220 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFull priceGBP 220 + GBP 11 fee + GBP 37 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Great Crested Newts (Surrey) - Ecology, Survey and Licensing? - **A:** Great Crested Newts (Surrey) - Ecology, Survey and Licensing is organized by The Species Recovery Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Great Crested Newts (Surrey) - Ecology, Survey and Licensing is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leatherhead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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