SAVE THE DATE! Herp Workers Meeting is back Salford University Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th February 2027

Amphibian and Reptile Groups of UK (ARG UK) is a registered charity (number 1165504) committed to the conservation of native amphibians and reptiles and their natural environment by supporting the dev...

Learn about the women who shaped ZSL's history, and those who continue to tackle conservation challenges today

It has been a busy few weeks for legislation and policy affecting reptiles and amphibians. Here are the key points. The Government has now concluded the 7th Quinquennial Review of species protected under Schedules 5 and 8 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. JNCC had advised a range of changes to levels of protection for species, including an increase in protection for the adder. However, Government has now confirmed that it will not implement any of the changes in England. From a reptile and amphibian perspective, we are relieved that Government has not agreed with the calls for...

Carl Sayer is Professor of Limnology & Freshwater Ecology at UCL. We were delighted that Carl was able to attend the FBA ASM to deliver a keynote talk on ghost ponds. These pond resurrections are ...

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

Join us for Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2026 on 31st January & 1 February 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow

Join us for Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2026 on 31st January & 1 February 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow

How to report dead wild birds.

This is the last chance to protect species from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.