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Male sand lizard © Chris Dresh
examples of smooth snake habitat
in the country. There are similarly
important areas in Surrey; Ash Ranges
and the Hankley sites both support
important populations of our rarest
UK reptile species.
As heathland managers, ARC do not
focus on amphibians and reptiles in
isolation but attempt to incorporate
the needs of as many other species
as possible. Birds, butterflies, other
invertebrates and plants also feature
strongly on the southern heaths
with a huge range of important and
specialist species present. To maximise
conservation gain for these species the
input of specialists in other taxa is vital
and again the various conservation
groups organised and run by the MOD
prove ideal in allowing us to share in
the skills and experiences of others
and in turn, to push our own message
regarding the most appropriate
management methods and outcomes
for herpetofauna.
ARC are very pleased to be a
continuing part of the on-going MOD
conservation effort and look forward
to many more years of successful
partnership working.
Gary Powell
Senior Reserves Manager
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Purpose built Natterjack pond at Longmoor © Crown
Sand lizard breeding habitat at Bovington © Crown
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