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Details: Angela Julian; 27 April 2017

Once again, the annual Herpetofauna Workers’ Meeting (HWM) was a huge success attracting over 208 delegates in 2017, with a lively mix of professional herpetologists, volunteers, academics, students, representatives from the statutory agencies and other conservation organisations; drawn from all corners of the UK and…

Details: Angela Julian; 13 March 2017

We are delighted to be able to launch the newly revised version of "Advice note 4 - Amphibian Disease Precautions, A Guide for UK Fieldworkers", which is published in March 2017. This important resource for amphibian fieldworkers and trainers has been comprehensively revised in partnership…

Details: Angela Julian; 07 February 2017

UPDATE 10 March 2021 Following the re-launch of the London Amphibian and Reptile Group (London ARG), they invited Natural England to present a seminar on the new District Level Licensing Scheme for the Great Crested Newt. Presented by Rachael Hamilton (Great Crested Newt Strategist) and…

Details: Angela Julian; 08 November 2016

We’ve had a great year with the 100% fund and have been able to support some amazing practical conservation projects benefiting amphibians and reptiles around the UK. Screening for amphibian diseases in Cambridgeshire We were able to support Cambridge and Peterborough ARG (CPARG) with their amphibian…

Details: Angela Julian; 14 October 2016

Responding to popular demand you can download the presentations from The Vanishing Viper: Priorities for adder conservation meeting in .pdf format. Please respect the presenters' copyright, and do not circulate unattributed material. For downloads follow the link: Downloadable presentations from The Vanishing Viper - October 2016

Details: Angela Julian; 12 October 2016

Building on the South East regional adder meeting hosted by Kent Amphibian and Reptile Group (KRAG) in 2011, ARG UK, together with our partner organisation, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) co-hosted a very special meeting in Somerset in October, to discuss how best to conserve…

Details: Angela Julian; 13 September 2016

For those who fancy volunteering a bit further afield, Indigo Expeditions offer conservation opportunities to carry out wildlife surveying & monitoring, specialising in the ecology and behaviour of reptiles and amphibians. They have developed a unique training programme 'Herping for the Future’ in Guatemala, so that…

Details: Angela Julian; 13 September 2016

ARGUK is delighted to partner with the artist Mabel Harris to create a vibrant new range of stickers, fun fact and colouring sheets for our budding young herpetologists. These are perfect for events and other herp-themed activities. We are delighted to be able to offer a range of…

Details: ARG UK; 08 December 2016

A massive thank you to everyone who has donated to our Merseyside Sand Lizard Appeal, and is continuing to donate to this programme. Your vital donations have helped us to schedule this winter's work parties, by allowing us to buy hand tools and PPE, and…

Details: ARG UK; 08 December 2017

Details: Angela Julian; 27 July 2016

Sussex Amphibian & Reptile Group, in association with the Arun & Rother Connections Project cordially invite you to our Amphibians and SUDS Conference. The meeting will comprise a morning of presentations focused on sustainable urban drainage systems and their importance to amphibians. For full event…

Details: Angela Julian; 22 June 2016

Amphibian and Reptile Groups of UK (ARG UK) and Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) are proud to be able to announce the first national adder meeting. The Vanishing Viper: Priorities for adder conservation, to take place in Draycott on the 8th and 9th October 2016.…

Details: ARG UK; 03 May 2016

We are please to report the release of the most up to date 2016 Reptile and Amphibian atlases for North East England. With many thanks to John Durkin and the team at NERAG for all their hard work on this. These documents can be…

Details: ARG UK; 23 March 2016

We are delighted to be able to announce that the ARC and ARGUK joint reptile photo ID guide has been updated for 2016. For the first time, the revised guide includes some examples of non-native snakes, as escaped and released pets turn up from time to…

Details: ARG UK; 30 November 2015

The hugely popular Herpetofauna Workers Meeting was held in Oxford in 2016, with two days of fascinating talks and workshops, the latest news on herpetofauna conservation and plenty of networking opportunities. As ever, the parallel social programme also proved very popular, with many attending the…

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Review of the 2017 Herpetofauna Workers Meeting, Nottingham, 11-12 February

Revised Advice note 4 - Amphibian Disease Precautions, A Guide for UK Fieldworkers

Latest Updates on GCN licensing reforms

ARG UK 100% fund successes in 2016

Vanishing Viper Presentations Available for Download

The Vanishing Viper: Priorities for Adder Conservation

Herping for the Future - Volunteer with Indigo Expeditions

Kids' stickers and fun fact sheets

Volunteer dates now available for Merseyside Sand Lizard work parties

Volunteer dates now available for Merseyside Sand Lizard work parties (2)

Amphibians and SUDS Conference 2016

The first national adder meeting to take place 8-9 Oct 2016

Updated Amphibian and Reptile Atlases for North East England Released

New for 2016 - the Revised Reptile ID Guide

The 2016 Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting

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