Overview of Surveys |
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| National Amphibian Survey | ||
Focusing on the great crested, palmate and smooth newts, the common frog and the common toad, the National Amphibian Survey aims to provide an insight into the conservation status of these species across the UK. Visits undertaken by surveyors will not only require the recording of species, but also an assessment on habitat quality. The survey will require between one and three visits to an allocated pond, during the day or evening, in appropriate weather conditions in the spring. To learn more about the National Amphibian survey please click here. |
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| National Reptile Survey | ||
The National Reptile Survey, like the National Amphibian Survey, aims ultimately to ascertain the status of the UK’s widespread reptile populations. The survey will focus on the slow-worm, common lizard, grass snake and the adder. Volunteers will be required to survey and monitor the above reptile species in an allocated 1km square. The primary aim will be to gather presence-absence data on each reptile species, and to record habitat information and other factors that affect population viability. Counts will be encouraged where relevant and possible, but are not mandatory. To learn more click here. |
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| Make The Adder Count | ||
The adder is in decline in the UK. Make The Adder Count is a national surveillance programme coordinated by the Herpetological Conservation Trust that will enable surveyors to more closely monitor adder population trends. A good working knowledge and familiarity of a local adder population is required for this survey. Click here to find out more. |
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| Natterjack Toad Monitoring | ||
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| Sand Lizard Monitoring | ||
The Sand lizard is the UK’s rarest lizard. The loss of heathlands and sand dunes during the 20th century caused a great reduction in the range of these lizards and many populations were lost. For almost 20 years, the Herpetological Conservation Trust has led a monitoring programme on sand lizard populations across its UK range and the number of volunteers contributing to the Sand Lizard Monitoring Programme has increased from a handful to over 150. If you would like to become involved in this successful programme and survey for sand lizards please click here for further information. |
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| Smooth Snake Monitoring | ||
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