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  • Northern Pool Frog Recovery

    Northern Pool Frog Recovery

    This is a long-term project to restore England’s rarest amphibian, the northern pool frog Read more

  • Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR)

    Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR)

    A great opportunity to get involved and to help monitor and conserve Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles! Read more

  • Snakes in the Heather

    Snakes in the Heather

    The aim of this project is to monitor and conserve smooth snakes and their habitats across Southern England. Read more

  • Connecting the Dragons - Cysylltu’r Dreigiau

    Connecting the Dragons - Cysylltu’r Dreigiau

    Priority species in South Wales win National Lottery funding - Rhywogaethau â Blaenoriaeth yn ennill cyllid gan y Loteri Genedlaethol Read more

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Current projects

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation carries out a variety of projects focusing on species, habitats and communities in England, Scotland and Wales. You can also read about our past work here.

Northern Pool Frog Recovery

Northern Pool Frog Recovery

This is a long-term project to restore England’s rarest amphibian, the northern pool frog Read more

Published: 28th September, 2022

Updated: 6th March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Creating New(t) Connections

Creating New(t) Connections

Strengthen resilience and connectivity between key great crested newt sites in North Wales through habitat management and community engagement Read more

Published: 24th January, 2022

Updated: 10th January, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR)

Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR)

A great opportunity to get involved and to help monitor and conserve Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles! Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 9th February, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Coastal Treasures

Coastal Treasures

Coastal Treasures, based on the Scottish Solway coast, is part of ‘Species on the Edge’, a programme of conservation work being developed together with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2021

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

About ARC's free adder photo library

About ARC's free adder photo library

We are now offering free online access to a selection of adder photos, as part of our efforts to try and protect the welfare of this species by reducing disturbance. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Snakes in the Heather

Snakes in the Heather

The aim of this project is to monitor and conserve smooth snakes and their habitats across Southern England. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Connecting the Dragons - Cysylltu’r Dreigiau

Connecting the Dragons - Cysylltu’r Dreigiau

Priority species in South Wales win National Lottery funding - Rhywogaethau â Blaenoriaeth yn ennill cyllid gan y Loteri Genedlaethol Read more

Published: 18th October, 2019

Updated: 3rd October, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • An introduction to Scotland's amphibians and survey methods

    An introduction to Scotland's amphibians and survey methods

    Dr Neil's Garden and Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and delighted to welcome you to come to this FREE in person event at Duddingston Kirk (Edinburgh) to find out about Scotland's fantastic amphibians and an introduction to survey methods!

  • Non native species and pets FAQ

    Non native species and pets FAQ

    Frequently asked questions about pets and non natives!

  • Introducing ScotLINK, sustainable farming and Nature Champions

    Introducing ScotLINK, sustainable farming and Nature Champions

    ARC works with Scottish Environment LINK (ScotLINK) to raise awareness of amphibians, reptiles and other environmental issues through a variety of initiatives

  • Making plans for Coastal Treasures

    Making plans for Coastal Treasures

    ARC's Species on the Edge project team met with their RSPB counterparts at RSPB’s Mersehead nature reserve to discuss future plans for the Coastal Treasures project.

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  • Facts and advice on adder bites

    Facts and advice on adder bites

    Facts about adder bites and answers to frequently asked questions about prevention and treatment. This text is based on ARC’s research and experience, published evidence, and authoritative sources.

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

    Where to find slow-worms (legless lizard), how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Adder

    Adder

    where to find adders, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Vacancies

    Vacancies

    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

    Where to find the smooth newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

  • Common lizard

    Common lizard

    Where to find common lizards, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Report your sightings!

    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

  • newts FAQs

    newts FAQs

    Answers to some frequently asked questions about... newts!

  • Grass snake

    Grass snake

    Where to find grass snakes, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

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ARC eNews

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Published: 27th April, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2021

Author: Kim Boughey

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