If you want to become involved in activities relating to native reptiles and amphibians, such as surveys or practical conservation projects or simply reporting your observations, then there's a range of organisations and websites that may be of interest. A good starting point is your local amphibian and reptile group, part of the ARG UK network.

Weblinks

AmphibiaWeb
A site inspired by global amphibian declines, this is an online system that allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation. It contains information on every amphibian species in the world and is continuously adding new species as they are described. It also contains useful material on the causes of amphibian declines and a list of publications, up-dated monthly, on amphibian declines and conservation.

Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK (ARG UK)
A network of locally based volunteer groups concerned with survey and conservation of native amphibians and reptiles. Groups vary in the activities undertaken; most organise meetings, field visits and training, but some also carry out practical habitat management tasks, such as restoring amphibian ponds. New members welcome.

Alien Encounters
A web-based recording scheme for non-native reptiles and amphibians. The website also provides information on non-native species’ identification (including frog calls), ecology and the threats posed to native species.

British Herpetological Society
One of the oldest and foremost herpetological societies in the world. The BHS has scientific, conservation, captive breeding and education committees.

Froglife
National wildlife charity concerned with native reptiles and amphibians. Coordinates ‘Toads on Roads’ scheme, operates a telephone enquiry and information service and concerned with public engagement.

The Herpetological Conservation Trust
A non-governmental organisation dedicated to amphibian and reptile conservation in the UK. The HCT manages more than 80 reserves, oversees the National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme and supports the ARG UK volunteer network. The website contains information on native and introduced species.

The National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme (NARRS)
The umbrella for recording and survey programmes covering all UK reptile and amphibian species. This includes a range of surveys to suit different levels of volunteer commitment and experience.

Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK (RAUK)
An internet discussion forum focusing on native species and their conservation.

Nature's Calendar
Records the timing of naturally occurring events – including frog spawning and the appearance of newts in ponds. A citizen science project of great relevance to climate change issues.

Year of the Frog
A campaign to raise awareness, both about the global extinction crisis facing amphibians, and about the work of Amphibian Ark, a consortium of zoos and other organisations that plans to save some amphibian species by breeding them in captivity