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The Amphibian and Reptile Group for South Lancashire (ARGSL) is group of conservation volunteers based in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area (spanning a pretty flexible geographical range, but centred around the Bolton - Preston area). The group was established in 2004 and members come from a range of backgrounds; some are highly experienced herpetologists (people who study reptiles and amphibians); others are simply keen to learn more; some work in conservation jobs; and others have completely unrelated careers but are keen amateur naturalists. All are united by ARGSL’s aims, which are to help conserve and protect amphibian and reptile species, and to promote better awareness of the conservation issues they face. ARGSL achieves its aims by undertaking a wide range of practical tasks, including:
How you can help....You can help and support the work of ARGSL by:
Working with ARGSLARGSL is keen to work with land managers and landowners to help improve sites for amphibians and reptiles. If you’d like to find out more about how we could help please contact us.ARGSL is part of the national network of Amphibian and Reptile Groups that together make up ARG UK. This means our members are covered by ARG UK insurance whilst undertaking practical tasks, and also recieve discount on ARG UK events. Since ARGSL is part of the 'North West Region' (of ARG UK) we are affiliated with some other local groups: there is our sister group 'ARG South Manchester' and also the North Merseyside ARG and the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . ARGSL is a voluntary group and is run by a committee of dedicated people. New members are always welcome! How do we spend our money?ARGSL does not hold large cash reserves and group funds are spent on practical work to benefit amphibians and reptiles. So far ARGSL has provided funding to enable the construction of new ponds at Wigan Flashes and Cuerden Valley Park, Preston. Future donations will be used to create more ponds at new sites. If you would like ARGSL to consider working on a site near you, please contact us. |










