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 Sharing Policy
ARC Environmental Policy
ARC Equal Opportunities Policy
ARC Position Statement On Grazing
ARC Privacy Policy
ARC Health and Safety Policy
ARC Safeguarding Policy

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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

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Trustees

Read about Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trustees.
Staff

Find contact details for our staff based across the UK.
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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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Slow-worm

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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.
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Where to find the great crested newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
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Find contact details for our staff based across the UK.
Smooth newt

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