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  • The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

    The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

    ARC raises a voice for UK amphibians and reptiles as Government sets out new plans for nature recovery. Read more

  • ARC set to save Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles

    ARC set to save Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles

    A new ARC project which aims to increase understanding of Scotland's amphibians and reptiles, and address their conservation needs; involving communities in monitoring and habitat improvements. Read more

  • Guest blog: Road to the Welsh 3000s for the natterjack toad

    Guest blog: Road to the Welsh 3000s for the natterjack toad

    Kaylem tells us a bit about himself, the Welsh 3000s challenge and why he chose to support the conservation of natterjack toads Read more

  • Jump into spring with ARC training!

    Jump into spring with ARC training!

    Find out about ARC's range of training events for all abilities and budgets running during spring 2022 Read more

  • The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts
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The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

ARC raises a voice for UK amphibians and reptiles as Government sets out new plans for nature recovery. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Fire at St Catherine's Hill, 5th April 2022

Fire at St Catherine's Hill, 5th April 2022

We are sad to report another fire at ARC’s St Catherine’s Hill nature reserve near Christchurch, Dorset on Tuesday, 5th April 2022. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

SSAAR project springing to life

SSAAR project springing to life

Education Officer for Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR), Janet Ullman has sprung into action with the tide of emerging frogs this March. In her debut blog post she gives us a taste of ‘the life of an Education Officer’. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Connecting the Dragons - out on a limb for great crested newts

Connecting the Dragons - out on a limb for great crested newts

ARC’s Connecting the Dragons Project Officer, Pete Hill give us an update and describes why spring is his favourite time of year. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2022

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Snakes in the Heather - inspiring volunteers and the next generation

Snakes in the Heather - inspiring volunteers and the next generation

In this latest update Snakes in the Heather Public Engagement and Education Officer, Owain Masters fills us in on work the team has been doing on reptile surveys, education and events Read more

Published: 29th March, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Monitoring Dragons goes Wales-wide!

Monitoring Dragons goes Wales-wide!

ARC's Monitoring Dragons Project Officer in North Wales, Joe Franklin shares some exciting news about the expansion of the project and what lies ahead Read more

Published: 28th March, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

ARC set to save Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles

ARC set to save Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles

A new ARC project which aims to increase understanding of Scotland's amphibians and reptiles, and address their conservation needs; involving communities in monitoring and habitat improvements. Read more

Published: 20th March, 2022

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Increased Funding from Garfield Weston Foundation

Increased Funding from Garfield Weston Foundation

The Garfield Weston Foundation has increased its hugely valuable core funding, supporting ARC as we grow Read more

Published: 19th March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Guest blog: Road to the Welsh 3000s for the natterjack toad

Guest blog: Road to the Welsh 3000s for the natterjack toad

Kaylem tells us a bit about himself, the Welsh 3000s challenge and why he chose to support the conservation of natterjack toads Read more

Published: 1st March, 2022

Updated: 11th April, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Four years of success for NatureSpace scheme

Four years of success for NatureSpace scheme

NatureSpace marks 4th anniversary by celebrating national success of its District Licensing Scheme Read more

Published: 1st March, 2022

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • A sound start to the pool frog survey season

    A sound start to the pool frog survey season

    ARC's Pool Frog Recovery Project Manager, John Baker shares news of surprise spawning, population growth, testing new survey techniques and more.

  • The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

    The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

    ARC raises a voice for UK amphibians and reptiles as Government sets out new plans for nature recovery.

  • Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2022 - Part 2

    Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2022 - Part 2

    HWM2022 part 2 will be held in person at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, North Wales on the 18th and 19th of June.

  • Volunteering with ARC in Dorset

    Volunteering with ARC in Dorset

    Take a look for our habitat management volunteer tasks on our Dorset reserves, every Wednesday running 10-3 come and help us out with managing our nature reserves.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Report your sightings!

    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

  • Common lizard

    Common lizard

    Where to find common lizards, 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.

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

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Published: 27th April, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2021

Author: Kim Boughey

Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2022 - Part 2

Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2022 - Part 2

HWM2022 part 2 will be held in person at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, North Wales on the 18th and 19th of June. Read more

Start: 18th June, 2022 at 9:30am

End: 19th June, 2022 at 4:30pm

Published: 29th April, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Location: Venue Cymru , Penrhyn Crescent, Llandudno, LL30 1BB

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