Policies and position statements

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ARC Welsh Language Policy
ARC Captive Animal and Trade Policy
ARC CP-Vunerable Persons Policy
ARC Data Interpretation Guidelines
ARC Data Sharing Policy
ARC Environmental Policy
ARC Equal Opportunities Policy
ARC Position Statement On Grazing
ARC Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

ARC Website Terms and Conditions
ARC Shop Terms and Conditions

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Reports of crimes against wildlife continue to rise

Important wildlife crime report launched, with contribution from ARC on offences affecting reptiles and amphibians.
Reptile Awareness Day

ARC is today raising awareness of the UK’s six native reptile species on Reptile Awareness Day by offering a free resource pack to the public.
Witley Discovery Trail Guided Walk

The grand unveiling of our new 'Discovery Trail' at ARC's Witley Common reserve in Surrey. Join us for a guided walk at 2pm and learn how we manage the site for amphibians, reptiles and all other wildlife..
Queen’s speech 2019

A welcome injection of ambition, but a long way to go to get nature off the critical list

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Benefits of our work

Read more about the the primary and secondary benefits of our work to conserves amphibians and reptiles, and the habitats on which they depend.
University placements & dissertations

ARC is occasionally able to offer support to undergraduate or Masters' students needing work placements and/or dissertations.
School work placements

Each year Amphibian and Reptile Conservation accommodates school work placements.
Partners and Funders

Organisations that work alongside Amphibian and Reptile Conservation to tackle declines in reptiles and amphibians globally.
Patrons

Introducing ARC Patrons Chris Packham and Iolo Williams.
Trustees

Read about Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trustees.
Staff

Find contact details for our staff based across the UK.
25 years of herpetofauna conservation

Although Amphibian and Reptile Conservation itself is a relatively new charity, its pedigree and experience directly link to the 20 year history of the Herpetological Conservation Trust.

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Newts FAQs

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Slow-worm

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

Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen
Adder

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

Where to find the natterjack toad, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
Grass snake

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

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

Find contact details for our staff based across the UK.
Smooth Newt

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Natterjack Toad State of Nature Report

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