ARG Resources

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Hard copies of these Habitat Management Handbooks are available from hte ARC Trust online shop. You can also follow the links to download the entire handbooks as PDFs below.

Amphibian Habitat Management Handbook

John Baker, Trevor Beebee, John Buckley,Tony Gent and David Orchard (2011).
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, Bournemouth. ISBN: 978-0-9566717-1

This handbook forms a resource for a range of users including conservation professionals and interested volunteers. It covers both rare and widespread  amphibians native to Great Britain including, Great Crested Newt and Common Toad, and features a section on the unique ecological requirements of the Natterjack Toad - a species considered rare in the UK.

Download The Amphibian Habitat Management Handbook  

 

Reptile Habitat Management Handbook coverReptile Habitat Management Handbook

Paul Edgar, Jim Foster and John Baker (2010). Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, Bournemouth. ISBN 978-0-9566717-0-7.

This handbook brings together habitat management advice for all native UK reptiles. The handbook is aimed at site managers, and those who advise on management. It gives advice for a range of settings, from dedicated nature reserves to farmland and includes a useful appendix of Environmental Stewardship options.

Download the Reptile Management Handbook