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ARBITEG Data & Monitoring Sub-Group

The ARBITEG Data sub-group has been tasked with further developing the practical, scientific and policy issues related to monitoring, reporting and data issues pertaining to amphibians and reptiles. Its purpose is further explained in its terms of reference. The group looks to provide direction and coherence to monitoring work being undertaken across the geographic area of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and to set these in the context of the different reporting requirements at local, national, European and International levels.

The sub-group’s secretariat is provided by ARC herpdata@arc-trust.org .


ARC Staff, working through the ARBITEG Data Group, are developing novel methods for modelling protected species distributions. The map below shows areas matching characteristics of great crested newt habitat in part of Scotland (black grid), the potentially most suitable areas (red grid) and areas that can be targetted for surveys to find new populations (blue squares).

Map of part of Scotland showing Great Crested Newt habitat




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