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  • Saving Scotland's Snakes

    Saving Scotland's Snakes

    Education and outreach programme designed to raise awareness of the need for adder conservation. Read more

  • 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

  • Heathlands Reunited

    Heathlands Reunited

    Eleven organisations led by the South Downs National Park Authority have joined forces to expand and connect the existing 1% of heathland left in the national park. Read more

  • Great Crested Newt Detectives

    Great Crested Newt Detectives

    ARC has started a new project in Scotland, called Great Crested Newt Detectives, with the help of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). Read more

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Past work

Read below about ARC's previous projects, campaigns and other work

Saving Scotland's Snakes

Saving Scotland's Snakes

Education and outreach programme designed to raise awareness of the need for adder conservation. Read more

Published: 24th February, 2020

Updated: 24th March, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

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: 24th March, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Heathlands Reunited

Heathlands Reunited

Eleven organisations led by the South Downs National Park Authority have joined forces to expand and connect the existing 1% of heathland left in the national park. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2019

Updated: 24th March, 2022

Author: Ralph Connolly

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: 8th February, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

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: 20th January, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Great Crested Newt Detectives

Great Crested Newt Detectives

ARC has started a new project in Scotland, called Great Crested Newt Detectives, with the help of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). Read more

Published: 28th April, 2016

Updated: 24th March, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Wales Amphibian and Reptile Project

Wales Amphibian and Reptile Project

In 2012 a new ground breaking project began, dedicated to the conservation of Welsh dragons (amphibians and reptiles) and the habitats they depend on, funded by the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), now Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Read more

Published: 28th April, 2016

Updated: 14th November, 2016

Author: Abby Louis

Resilient Ecosystems Fund

Resilient Ecosystems Fund

This project focused on grass-roots proactive habitat creation. The project aims were to address colony isolation, linking populations by creating further suitable habitat. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2016

Updated: 19th August, 2016

Author: Abby Louis

Million Ponds Project

Million Ponds Project

The first phase of the Million Ponds Project, funded by the Tubney Trust and Biffaward, reached a successful conclusion. The project, coordinated by Pond Conservation (now Freshwater Habitats Trust) and involving Amphibian and Reptile Conservation as a lead partner, helped to create over 1000 ponds to benefit Biodiversity Action Plan species across England and Wales. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2016

Updated: 19th August, 2016

Author: Abby Louis

Connecting London’s Amphibian and Reptile Environments (CLARE)

Connecting London’s Amphibian and Reptile Environments (CLARE)

The CLARE project ran between June 2011 and July 2012 and campaigned for a wider public participation and education in wildlife recording and a raised profile and understanding of amphibians and reptiles and their distribution within Greater London. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2016

Updated: 19th August, 2016

Author: Abby Louis

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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.

  • SitH Group Reptile Survey Registration Form - Rempstone, Thursday 19th May 2022

    SitH Group Reptile Survey Registration Form - Rempstone, Thursday 19th May 2022

  • SitH Group Reptile Survey Registration Form - Burbush, Wednesday 25th May 2022

    SitH Group Reptile Survey Registration Form - Burbush, Wednesday 25th May 2022

  • 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.

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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.

  • Vacancies

    Vacancies

    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

    Where to find the smooth newt, 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

  • 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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ARC eNews

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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: 13th May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

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

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