Policies and position statements

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Dorset ‘super’ reserve set to boost biodiversity

Read about the UK’s first ever ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) on the Purbeck Heaths in Dorset
ARC celebrates smooth snake reintroduction anniversary with BBC Breakfast

BBC reporter Tim Muffet reports on to East Devon’s Pebblebed Heaths, to see if ARC's smooth snake reintroduction has been successful 14 years on.
Heathland Superhero Safari

Join us at 10am on 30th May for a walk around Broxhead Common to learn about the reptiles and amphibians that live there and ARC's work to conserve them
Connecting the Dragons amphibian survey training'

An introduction to the amphibian species in south Wales, and the methods used to survey them. Via Zoom on Monday evening, 24th April from 7pm

Our strategy to 2030

Our strategy to 2030
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.
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, Iolo Williams and Lucy Cooke.
Trustees

Read about Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trustees.
Staff

Find contact details for relevant members of staff including managerial staff and field officers.
Over 30 years of herpetofauna conservation

ARC was formed in 2009 but it's pedigree and experience directly link to the 20 year history of the Herpetological Conservation Trust.

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.
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.
Frogs & toads FAQs

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