The Newt Ladder is an essential tool in ecological mitigation and wildlife protection, offering a safe and effective escape route for amphibians trapped in buckets, water tanks, excavations, sumps, or gully pots. Specially designed to support protected species like the great crested newt, the ladder provides a climbable exit path to prevent drowning or entrapment.

Used by ecologists, conservation officers, land developers, and contractors, the Newt Ladder ensures compliance with UK wildlife legislation and is often required in mitigation licences. Its non-slip mesh or textured ramp is securely fixed to the side of a container or trench, enabling amphibians to easily climb out.
The Newt Ladder is reusable, lightweight, and made from durable, weather-resistant materials. It plays a critical role in protecting biodiversity on construction and infrastructure projects where amphibian presence is likely.

Features & Benefits
Provides escape for amphibians caught in traps or excavations
Essential for great crested newt mitigation and survey work
Strong, lightweight design for easy transport and reuse
Non-slip surface ensures safe climbing for small wildlife
Highly visible or camouflaged options to suit survey conditions
Complies with protected species guidelines and licensing needs

Applications
Amphibian survey and relocation programmes
Construction and infrastructure projects involving protected species
Drainage pits, sumps, gully pots, water tanks, trenches, and buckets
Temporary fencing trap setups during ecological mitigation works
Required for Natural England licence compliance

Sizes & Specification
Designed to fit standard 8L & 10L newt buckets
Can be adapted for use in larger tanks, sumps, and excavations
Mesh, plastic, or metal ramp options depending on site conditions
Includes fixing loops or hooks for secure positioning
Typically measures 300–500mm in length

Material | UV-resistant plastic (mesh, plastic, or metal ramp options)

Length | Approx. 300–500mm (varies by model)

Compatibility | Fits 8L/10L newt buckets and larger traps or excavations

Surface | Textured mesh or ramp for amphibian grip

Reusability | Yes – long-lasting and weatherproof

Usage | Escape aid for amphibians during mitigation and survey works

Fixings | Includes loops or hooks for secure placement

Compliance | Suitable for Natural England mitigation licences