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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
11 September will see campaigners, policy makers, nature experts & more coming to Bristol for the first ever #WildSummitUK📣
Book your ticket now & be part of a day all about celebrating nature, & pushing for action to restore it🌱
wcl.org.uk/wildsummituk.asp
ALT Illustration of a natural landscape collage, with rolling hills, trees, clouds in the sky and wildlife including an otter, owl, swift and butterflies. Hikers can also be seen, as can the ocean on the horizon
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
We’re proud to join nature & farming groups calling for Government to increase the nature-friendly farming budget🧑🌾
Cuts could scupper the vital work of farmers trying to restore soils, boost nature & grow healthy food🌱🌽
Read more via @StephSpyro 👇
express.co.uk/news/politics/…
ALT A bird perched on a wildflower on the edge of field
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
A better resourced & more ambitious nature-friendly farming scheme would:
🌽Boost food security
🌊Help prevent flooding & river pollution
🦉Aid wildlife recovery & rural communities
Government must increase budget for sustainable farming incentive👇
standard.co.uk/news/politics…
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
🌱 We are working with Nattergal at Boothby Wildland in Lincolnshire to compensate for habitat lost through Network Rail development.
In 2023, we created a new pond complex for great crested newts to breed in: freshwaterhabitats.b-cdn.net…
@ARC_Bytes @freshwaterhabs @NatureSpaceUK
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
Sussex Project Officer, @NewtPartnership with @ARC_Bytes Permanent contract, home working based in Sussex c-js.uk/41pu5xJ
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
We're looking for 3 new trainees 👀 all offering:
✅ Paid a living wage
✅ Entry level - no previous experience required
✅ Training in habitat recognition and species identification
And much more!
Apply here now and start your conservation career 👉 orlo.uk/kMey6
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
Global nature talks resume in Rome next week🌍
Our analysis released at #COP16 last year showed progress towards nature targets in England is stalling or even going backwards👇
wcl.org.uk/action-needed-to-…
Plans, policies, & funding, are needed for nature domestically & globally🏞️
ALT A corncrake perched on a mossy rock in a stream
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
Can you help the students at Newquay College raise money to help save the Sand Lizards? They aim to bring awareness and protect the vulnerable Sand Lizards at home along our Cornish coast. They need to raise £2000 by 20th February or they will lose out! crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our…
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
Charlie spoke with @TaitPlanning, @ARC_Bytes, @DanicaPriest, @CommunityPlann1, @emptyhomes (she wanted to speak to @ChrisGPackham)
"We're in an ecological & climate emergency yet Labour's planning system overhaul prioritises growth over our environment"
thecanary.co/long-read/2025/…
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
📊 Citizen scientists!
Trustee @stevoallain is overseeing dissertation research on frog spawn, garden ponds, and awareness of intervention risks, that needs some more responses.
If you can help, please fill out this short survey here - thank you! 🐸
tinyurl.com/3fk88d7h
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
Hop Spots Development Phase Officer opportunity with @ARC_Bytes
Just over one week to apply for this exciting role!
Based in Bournemouth, you will help develop key partnerships & design & develop programmes of work necessary for the full project.
See: c-js.uk/3PEXDSF
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
We had a wonderful evening learning about amphibian identification and how to run a toad patrol with @ARC_Bytes , @PerthshireWild , and Jenna Muir ahead of spawning season.
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🦎 Great crested newts are the largest of the UK's native newts. They're dark brown or black with a bright orange belly. In spring, males develop a jagged crest along their back and a white flash along the tail.
Learn more from our partner @ARC_Bytes ➡️ arc-trust.org/great-crested-…
ALT A photo of a great crested newt being held in hands wearing orange gloves. The newt is on its back, showing its spotted orange belly.
ALT Great crested newt and smooth newt captured during population assessment, in a tray with water.
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
🤝 Working together, we can create havens for freshwater wildlife.
In 2020, we created a complex of ponds at Woorgreens Nature Reserve which are now being used by great crested newts to breed.
You can read the full story in our latest report: freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/ap…
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Our team had a fantastic time at the Herp Workers Meeting in Sheffield over the weekend - what an insightful range of presentations, workshops and discussions. 🦎
Thank you to @ARC_Bytes and @ARGroupsUK for an excellent event.
#HWM2025 @freshwaterhabs @NatureSpaceUK
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
For the past six years, we've been busy creating and restoring ponds to boost populations of great crested newts. Each year, we monitor our progress and we're excited to share our 2024 results, which show our efforts are paying off for freshwater wildlife.
Photo: Brett Lewis.🧵
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation retweeted
Our team have had a great weekend in Sheffield at the @ARC_Bytes @ARGroupsUK #HWM2025 There were so many insightful presentation talks and workshops. Trevor and Catherine (pictured below) also enjoyed the ‘Have I got Newts for you!’ quiz! Well done on a fantastic event. 👏🏼
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#hwm2025 Biosecurity Workshop led by the awesome @alicepawlik rammed to the hilt.. great to see this level of interest in an ever important area 🦎🐸
