Conservation Of Amphibians In The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is home to just seven native amphibian species, that face growing threats from climate change, habitat loss and disease. Ongoing conservation efforts are aiming to establish causes for declines, as well as to address them. In this presentation we will briefly explore each of the species and what is being done to help safeguard their populations for the future.
Steven is a current Ph.D. candidate at the University of Kent where his research focuses on the population dynamics of the barred grass snake (Natrix helvetica) and the effects of ophidiomycosis (Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola). Steven holds a BSc in Zoology from Anglia Ruskin University and an MRes in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation from Imperial College London. Steven’s main academic interests have been amphibian and reptile population monitoring and the influence of disease. Since 2018 he has been on the council of the British Herpetological Society and is intrinsically linked to amphibian and reptile conservation in the UK.
