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  • Gems in the Dunes

    Gems in the Dunes

    Gems in the Dunes is a project on the Sefton Coast and is part of a wider programme called “Back from the Brink”. Read more

  1. What we do

What we do

Training courses

Training courses

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation runs a series of training events designed both for beginners, volunteers and professional ecologists. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Kim Boughey

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Gems in the Dunes

Gems in the Dunes

Gems in the Dunes is a project on the Sefton Coast and is part of a wider programme called “Back from the Brink”. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2019

Updated: 1st July, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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Benefits of our work

Benefits of our work

Read more about the the primary and secondary benefits of our work to conserves amphibians and reptiles, and the habitats on which they depend. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2018

Updated: 29th October, 2018

Author: Kim Boughey

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Summer Snake Stocktake

Summer Snake Stocktake

Have you seen a snake in your garden this summer? Please let us know! Read more

Published: 24th June, 2018

Updated: 24th August, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • What we do
  • Past Projects & Campaigns
Breaking New Ground – Northern clade pool frog reintroduction project

Breaking New Ground – Northern clade pool frog reintroduction project

The pool frog reintroduction project forms part of the Breaking New Ground Landscape Partnership Scheme for Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2016

Updated: 17th April, 2018

Author: Kim Boughey

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GIS & spatial modelling

GIS & spatial modelling

At ARC we use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and statistical approaches to model at both the landscape and national scales. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2016

Updated: 1st September, 2016

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National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme

National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme

Coordinated by ARC; the National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme (NARRS) is an umbrella for a number of recording projects. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • Science & data
Targeted surveys for natterjack toads

Targeted surveys for natterjack toads

Help with targeted surveying of natterjack toads using Living Records Read more

Published: 19th June, 2016

Updated: 25th June, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • Volunteer
  • Science & data
Reptile Genebank

Reptile Genebank

Send in snake sloughs (shed skins) and help to build up a ‘Reptile Genebank' Read more

Published: 18th June, 2016

Updated: 8th August, 2019

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • Snakes
  • What we do
  • Science & data
Amphibian and Reptile Survey Protocols

Amphibian and Reptile Survey Protocols

On this page we provide general advice on the design, execution and analysis of amphibian and reptile surveys for a range of scales and purposes. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2016

Updated: 25th April, 2017

Author: Kim Boughey

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    Re-introductions in the media

    Comment by ARC regarding recent mention of amphibian and reptile re-introductions in the media.

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    Creative Writing with Gems in the Dunes

    A course of 3 creative writing workshops inspired by the beautiful Sefton Coast. The workshops are free and will be held online by live video.

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    Call for Cumbria Natterjack Toad Recorders

    We are looking for volunteers to join our natterjack toad monitoring scheme in Cumbria

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    Protect Parley Common and Dorset’s precious wildlife

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    Newts FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... Newts!

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

    Where to find slow-worms (legless lizard), 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

  • Adder

    Adder

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

  • Natterjack toad

    Natterjack toad

    Where to find the natterjack toad, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Grass snake

    Grass snake

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

  • 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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    Find contact details for our staff based across the UK.

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    Smooth newt

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

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Published: 27th April, 2017

Updated: 14th October, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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