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  • The Purbeck Sand Lizard

    The Purbeck Sand Lizard

    Read about our collaboration with local artist Eilidh Middleton and see the latest updates on the #PurbeckSandLizard project Read more

  • 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

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  • Northern Pool Frog Recovery
  • Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR)
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Projects & Partnerships

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation carries out a variety of national and regional projects and is part of many partnerships across the UK. Find out more about them below.

The Purbeck Sand Lizard

The Purbeck Sand Lizard

Read about our collaboration with local artist Eilidh Middleton and see the latest updates on the #PurbeckSandLizard project Read more

Published: 1st August, 2023

Updated: 21st September, 2023

Author: Shane Gausden

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

National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme

National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme

The National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme is ARC’s flagship portfolio of surveys and projects. This includes the National Amphibian Survey, National Reptile Survey and species specific surveys. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2022

Updated: 23rd March, 2022

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 of the Eastern Solway

Coastal Treasures of the Eastern Solway

Coastal Treasures of the Eastern Solway is part of ‘Species on the Edge’, a diverse new programme of conservation work being delivered in partnership with seven other environmental organisations led by NatureScot and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2021

Updated: 27th June, 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: 17th May, 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

Wildlife and Countryside Link

Wildlife and Countryside Link

A coalition of environmental and wildlife organisations, coming together as a united voice for nature. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2019

Updated: 9th February, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Farm Wildlife

Farm Wildlife

Best-practice habitat management advice on how to manage farmland habitats for the benefit of wildlife – all in one place. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2019

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • Unprecedented coalition of wildlife organisations protest outside government departments across the UK

    Unprecedented coalition of wildlife organisations protest outside government departments across the UK

    More than 40 of the UK’s most respected conservation organisations, with a combined membership of almost four million, have come together to protest at the Government’s failure to address the deepening crisis in nature, laid bare in the devastating State of Nature Report.

  • ARC-BHS Joint Scientific Meeting 2023

    ARC-BHS Joint Scientific Meeting 2023

    The ARC-BHS Joint Scientific Meeting is back for 2023 on Saturday 25th November, with a range of fascinating talks about amphibian and reptile biology and conservation.

  • Landmark report shows UK wildlife’s devastating decline

    Landmark report shows UK wildlife’s devastating decline

    State of Nature, the most comprehensive report on UK wildlife, also shows that the species studied have, on average, declined by 19% in the UK since monitoring began in 1970.

  • SSAAR: The refuge of community growing

    SSAAR: The refuge of community growing

    ARC’s Education Officer for Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR), Janet Ullman shares why the project has become part of the growing movement across Scotland to encourage community orchards

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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.

  • Adder

    Adder

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

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

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

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

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

  • Vacancies

    Vacancies

    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • newts FAQs

    newts FAQs

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

  • 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

  • Great crested newt

    Great crested newt

    Where to find the great crested newt, 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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