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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

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

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

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

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.
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

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
ARC's Heathland Art Competition 2023: Results!

Following our launch of ARC’s Heathland Art Competition during #HeathWeek this year, we had an overwhelmingly positive response from artists, with submissions from all over. It's now time to announce the winners...
New Forest MP joins wildlife surveyors to help New Forest rarities

ARC with partners, Forestry England have this week hosted a reptile survey in the New Forest National Park, joined by distinguished guest, the Rt Hon Desmond Swayne.
Tadpole Hunter: an ARC book review Aug 2023

ARC’s reviews of a heartfelt recollection of the journey of herpetological conservation over the past 50 years by Arnold Cooke.
ARC makes species reintroduction recommendations to Government

The government should introduce and pay for a compensation scheme for farmers and other land managers to mitigate potential negative effects on livelihoods that result from the reintroduction of some species, a parliamentary select committee has recommended in a report following consultation with key eNGO’s including ARC.
The Purbeck Sand Lizard

Read about our collaboration with local artist Eilidh Middleton and see the latest updates on the #PurbeckSandLizard project
Purbeck artist to mark international day with wildlife charity

In a captivating tribute to Dorset's unique wildlife, a talented artist from Purbeck is due to unveil a striking popup installation that celebrates the region's beloved sand lizard in partnership with ARC
SSAAR: Helping to rewild Denmarkfield

Rachael Cooper-Bohannon, ARC’s Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR) Project Officer shares how ARC has been helping Rewilding Denmarkfield to enhance their site for amphibians and reptiles

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!
Smooth newt

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

Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.
newts FAQs

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

Where to find common lizards, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
Report your sightings!

Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen
Great crested newt

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

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