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ARG UK Advice notes, guidelines, identification guides and manuals.

We also provide links to some useful publications from external organisations.

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100% Fund Flyer 100% Fund Flyer

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  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
  • The maximum award is usually £250.
  • Projects that include funding from other sources or involve partnership working are looked upon favourably.
  • Costs supported include purchase/hire of equipment or payment of contractors' fees for practical work.
  • The fund does not support administration or training costs or survey work.
  • The application form is available from the ARG UK website www.arguk.org

Reptile Identification Guide Reptile Identification Guide

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An excellent photographic guide to identifying Reptiles found in the UK. Produced by Fred Holmes and Amphibian and Reptile Conservation.

Amphibian Identification Guide Amphibian Identification Guide

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An excellent photographic guide to identifying Amphibians found in the UK. Produced by Fred Holmes and Amphibian and Reptile Conservation.

OPAL Guide to Amphibians OPAL Guide to Amphibians

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Whilst pond dipping in the OPAL Water Survey, you may see frogs, toads or newts, or their eggs or tadpoles.You may even catch them in your net! This guide will help you to identify all the amphibians you are likely to find.Tell us what you see! Enter your sightings at www.OPALexplorenature.org

ARG Advice Note 6 - Using the Media to Help Amphibians and Reptiles ARG Advice Note 6 - Using the Media to Help Amphibians and Reptiles

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  • Choosing what to publicise
  • Writing your press release
  • Getting your release out
  • Putting together a press release for your ARG
  • Example of a simple ARG press release
  • Dealing with negative publicity
  • Writing letters to newspapers and magazines

ARG Advice Note 1 - Engaging with the Planning System ARG Advice Note 1 - Engaging with the Planning System

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  • Some fundamentals of planning and biodiversity
  • How can your ARG get involved?
  • Planning policy and guidance
  • Species and general planning advice
  • Local guidance and research on species and planning
  • Biodiversity action planning

ARG Advice Note 2 - Establishing and Maintaining an Amphibian and Reptile Group ARG Advice Note 2 - Establishing and Maintaining an Amphibian and Reptile Group

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  • Background
  • Getting started
  • The inaugural meeting and first steps
  • Tips for running a local group
  • Maintaining an ARG
  • Special projects
  • Generic Amphibian and Reptile Group constitution

ARG Advice Note 3 - Insurance Arrangements for Amphibian and Reptile Groups ARG Advice Note 3 - Insurance Arrangements for Amphibian and Reptile Groups

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  • What does the ARG UK insurance policy cover?
  • What does an ARG need to do for the ARG UK insurance cover to be effective?
  • Frequently asked questions

ARG Advice Note 4 - Amphibian disease precautions: a guide for UK fieldworkers ARG Advice Note 4 - Amphibian disease precautions: a guide for UK fieldworkers

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  • Information on Chytridiomycosis
  • Advice for fieldworkers
  • General guidance
  • Guidance on high risk activities and ways of working
  • Disinfection procedure

ARG Advice Note 5 - Great Crested Newt Habitat Suitability Index ARG Advice Note 5 - Great Crested Newt Habitat Suitability Index

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  • Use and limitations of the HSI
  • How to collect data and calculate the HSI
  • Categorisation of HSI scores

Commercial constultancy work: guidelines on ARG involvement Commercial constultancy work: guidelines on ARG involvement

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Published by Herpetofauna Groups of Britain and Ireland (HGBI)

Newt Eggs and Larvae identification guide Newt Eggs and Larvae identification guide

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Evaluating local mitigation/translocation: best practice and lawful standards Evaluating local mitigation/translocation: best practice and lawful standards

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Published by Herpetofauna Groups of Britain and Ireland (HGBI)

Clubman Deluxe lamp workshop manual Clubman Deluxe lamp workshop manual

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  • Basic functions and information
  • A more in depth guide
  • Battery care
  • Basic fault finding

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External Publications

External Publications ( 14 Files )

Useful on-line publications from other organisations.