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Objectives

• To promote the conservation of all native species of amphibian and reptile and their habitats in south & west Wales and throughout the British Isles whenever necessary.

• To establish and monitor the distribution and status of amphibians and reptiles in south & west wales ARG including colonies of introduced species.

• To raise awareness of the habitat requirements and conservation status of reptiles and amphibians through education and publicity

• To provide information and advice. The group may be called upon to give advice on; pond creation/restoration, scrub clearance, creation of Grass Snake (Natrix natrix helvetica) egg laying sites, and hibernacula construction.

• To assist in the safeguard of local herpetofauna populations by monitoring applications moving through the planning system

• To develop conservation targets and local recovery plans for the amphibians and reptiles in the area

• To work independently or in partnership with Swansea University Conservation & Ecology Research Team (CERTS) , BTCV Cymru, Local Authorities LBAP and Wildlife Trust Conservation volunteers, etc. to undertake habitat management. Of particular interest are pond creation/restoration, scrub clearance, creation of Grass Snake (Natrix natrix helvetica) egg laying sites and hibernacula construction. 

• To assist with undertaking specific projects, for example, Toads on Road Scheme or detailed studies of a particular site or population.