ARC Ecological Services

ARC Ecological Services Ltd (ARC ESL) is an ecological consultancy whose profits are donated to the charity Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC). Our services include protected species surveys, impact assessment, mitigation planning, post-development monitoring, European Protected Species licence management, and habitat management planning. ARC ESL specialises in projects involving amphibians and reptiles, and can also undertake general ecological consultancy work.

To discuss your needs, contact ARC ESL’s Managing Director, Jim Foster on 07554 455365 or use our contact form.

Privacy

The security of your personal information is very important to us. Our privacy policy aims to explain how ARC ESL uses the personal information we collect about you so you can feel confident about giving us that information. We keep our privacy policy under regular review - the latest version is available from this web page.

ARC Ecological Services Ltd privacy policy.

Latest

An introduction to Scotland's amphibians and survey methods

Dr Neil's Garden and Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and delighted to welcome you to come to this FREE in person event at Duddingston Kirk (Edinburgh) to find out about Scotland's fantastic amphibians and an introduction to survey methods!
Non native species and pets FAQ

Frequently asked questions about pets and non natives!
Introducing ScotLINK, sustainable farming and Nature Champions

ARC works with Scottish Environment LINK (ScotLINK) to raise awareness of amphibians, reptiles and other environmental issues through a variety of initiatives
Making plans for Coastal Treasures

ARC's Species on the Edge project team met with their RSPB counterparts at RSPB’s Mersehead nature reserve to discuss future plans for the Coastal Treasures project.

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

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

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

Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.
Smooth newt

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

Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!
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
newts FAQs

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

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