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FEATURES<br />
Male sand lizard © Chris Dresh<br />
examples of smooth snake habitat<br />
in the country. There are similarly<br />
important areas in Surrey; Ash Ranges<br />
and the Hankley sites both support<br />
important populations of our rarest<br />
UK reptile species.<br />
As heathland managers, ARC do not<br />
focus on amphibians and reptiles in<br />
isolation but attempt to incorporate<br />
the needs of as many other species<br />
as possible. Birds, butterflies, other<br />
invertebrates and plants also feature<br />
strongly on the southern heaths<br />
with a huge range of important and<br />
specialist species present. To maximise<br />
conservation gain for these species the<br />
input of specialists in other taxa is vital<br />
and again the various conservation<br />
groups organised and run by the MOD<br />
prove ideal in allowing us to share in<br />
the skills and experiences of others<br />
and in turn, to push our own message<br />
regarding the most appropriate<br />
management methods and outcomes<br />
for herpetofauna.<br />
ARC are very pleased to be a<br />
continuing part of the on-going MOD<br />
conservation effort and look forward<br />
to many more years of successful<br />
partnership working.<br />
Gary Powell<br />
Senior Reserves Manager<br />
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation<br />
Purpose built Natterjack pond at Longmoor © Crown<br />
Sand lizard breeding habitat at Bovington © Crown<br />
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Sanctuary 44 • 2015