Kirk Deighton
| Country | England |
| Unitary Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Centroid* | SE396501 |
| Latitude | 53.94527778 |
| Longitude | -1.396388889 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0030178 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 3.99 |
| * This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC. | |
General site character
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Inland water bodies (Standing water, Running water) (3%)
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Improved grassland (95%)
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Non-forest areas cultivated with woody plants (including Orchards, groves, Vineyards, Dehesas) (2%)
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Note When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.
Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site
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1166 Great crested newt Triturus cristatus
Great crested newts Triturus cristatus breed in a large pond set in a depression in grazed pasture. This main breeding pond has a water level that fluctuates widely, sometimes leading to pond desiccation. As a result, there is relatively little aquatic vegetation but egg-laying occurs and recruitment is successful intermittently; however, a large population is present, demonstrating this species’ ability to thrive in temporary pond sites. Newts range across an area comprising pasture with old hedgerows.
Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection
- Not Applicable
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