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  1. What we do
  2. Influencing policy & Legislation

Influencing policy & legislation

Sympathetic policy and legislation are key to effective conservation. Amphibian and Reptile Conservation works with decision-makers to ensure that policy and legislation are tuned to the needs of herpetofauna. This encompasses work on land-use planning, agri-environment, forestry and conservation policy. We work closely with Wildlife and Countryside Link in key policy areas, as well as undertaking our own advocacy work. We work on national and international law influencing herpetofauna conservation, looking at the wording of legal instruments, enforcement and interpretation.

Species Champions

Species Champions

Some species have friends in high places … discover the Species Champions. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2019

Updated: 24th February, 2020

Author: Martin ONeill

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Legislative protection for the UK’s herpetofauna

Legislative protection for the UK’s herpetofauna

Wildlife legislation in the UK is complicated. Different legislation (and policy) has developed in the different countries of the UK. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2016

Updated: 28th October, 2019

Author: Abby Louis

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UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)

UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation is working with a range of initiatives to improve how biodiversity processes can benefit herpetofauna. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2016

Updated: 1st September, 2016

Author: Abby Louis

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Planning & Development

Planning & Development

The planning system regulates how land use changes are decided, and can therefore have a major influence on reptile and amphibian conservation. Read more

Published: 18th April, 2016

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

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Other policy work

Other policy work

On this page you will find links relating to our other policy work. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 1st September, 2016

Author: Abby Louis

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Species Action Plans (SAPs)

Species Action Plans (SAPs)

Due to our skills, experience and knowledge base, ARC was appointed as Lead or Joint Lead Partner for all of the published amphibian and reptile Species Action Plans. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 22nd June, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

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Published: 27th April, 2017

Updated: 14th October, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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