Amphibian and Reptile
Groups of the UK

Photo © Angela Julian

 

ARG UK promotes the conservation of our native amphibians and reptiles and their environment by promoting and supporting the development of a network of independent Amphibian and Reptile Groups (ARGs).

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Find your local group

You can help our native amphibians and reptiles by getting involved with one of the 60+ independent volunteer ARGs in the UK.

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Find resources for your ARG

Affiliated groups benefit from our insurance scheme, local groups websites, advice notes and fundraising support.

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Record your sightings

We provide online recording through the Record Pool to help capture herpetofauna data from across the UK.

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Download kids stuff

We produce fun downloads for kids and their parents and teachers, and other useful resources.

 

Field Studies Council - Herpetofauna Training

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and the The Field Studies Council have teamed up to provide a series of training courses, aimed at professionals, for 2011.  These include:

  • Great crested newts, licensing and mitigation
  • Great crested newts and lisensing for surveyors
  • Working with natterjacks
  • Reptile survey
  • Widespread reptiles and mitigation
  • Pond assessment and management
Brochure available icon ARC FSC professional training brochure.