Amphibian & Reptile Group

The group originally formed in 1993 formerly known as the Agile Frog group was re-named in 2007 to JARG. The group's aims are to:

• Conserve through study and direct action, the native reptiles and amphibians of Jersey.
• Collect and collate herpetofauna records.
• Provide general advice on native reptiles and amphibians and their habitat management.
• Raise awareness amongst the general public.

Amphibians and reptiles suffer from a poor public image – feared by some people and simply misunderstood by many others – therefore a group that challenges this situation is long overdue. It is important to encourage public appreciation and awareness of amphibians and reptiles by providing the opportunity for people to become involved in wildlife recording and conservation.

Many people have never seen a lizard or a snake and would not know where to see one; yet with simple guidance, the experience could be brought to many people, whilst overcoming the negative perceptions that often hamper conservation efforts.

Visit http://groups.arguk.org/jarg/ to find out more about the groups activities, to make contact and to learn more about the Agile Frog, the Common Toad (that shares the crapaud names with islanders), the Green Lizard and many more amphibians and reptiles.