ARC Protected Species Licence Holder Resources The following resources are intended for surveyors accredited on ARC's protected species licences for the purposes of survey and education. This page provides links and access to resources relevant to surveyors accredited on ARC's protected species licences in England, Wales and Scotland. Best practice / Health & Safety ARC Protected Species Licensing and Volunteer Agreement Terms Volunteer Codes of Best Practice Volunteer Lone Workers Form ARC Generic Risk Assessment for Working Outdoors Amphibian Disease Precautions, A Guide for UK Fieldworkers Lyme disease and tick advice - Lyme Disease Action Lyme Disease - NHS Encephalitis - NHS Leptospirosis - NHS Species recording National Amphibian Survey National Amphibian Survey protocol National Amphibian Survey paper form National Reptile Survey National Reptile Survey protocol National Reptile Survey paper form ARC Record Entry Spreadsheet ARC Reptile Slough Gene Bank Information Other training resources can be found on our Training page. Manage Cookie Preferences