Scottish Dragon Finder evaluation

Larcombe, V.; Stead, J. J.

doi:10.37208/tgn27s08

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“…In Scotland, since 2009, the Living Water programme has operated in Glasgow, and in North and South Lanarkshire, and from 2014 to 2018 in 31 of Scotland's 32 council areas as part of a wider programme called Scottish Dragon Finder. This work has resulted in 143 new ponds, 67 ‘scrapes’, and 35 pond restorations (Larcombe & Stead, ). A further Living Water programme is in progress in Renfrewshire.…”

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Amphibian conservation in Scotland: A review of threats and opportunities

Downie

Larcombe²,

Stead³

2019

Aquatic Conservation

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The distributions and conservation status of the six native amphibian species in Scotland are reviewed. Issues of under‐recording and false recording are noted, and steps to remedy these problems are described. Threats to amphibians in Scotland include diseases (a minor impact so far), road deaths, habitat loss, and climate change (to which populations may be resilient). Exploitation, competition, and pollution do not appear to be significant threats to amphibians in Scotland. Legal protection is currently strongest for the great crested newts (Triturus cristatus) and natterjack toads (Epidalea calamita), but the natterjack toads have only a small localized Scottish population. The ponds at Gartcosh hold the largest great crested newt population in Scotland. Translocation to a specially created reserve appears to have been successful but a new road across the site is an additional hazard, for which monitoring is in progress. Amphibian habitat enhancement in Scotland includes pond‐creation programmes, which have successfully increased the diversity of plants and invertebrates as well as amphibians. The value of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for amphibians and other wildlife is reviewed. The Eurasian beaver reintroduction programme may benefit amphibians in the longer term, but research is currently lacking. Road tunnels combined with fences are a vital mitigation for road‐traffic impacts on amphibians and have been monitored at one Scottish site. Amphibian ladders in road drains are another potentially helpful mitigation. The amphibians of Scotland need more long‐term monitoring. A national strategy is imminent and should stimulate the required research and action.

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Amphibian conservation in Scotland: A review of threats and opportunities

Downie

Larcombe²,

Stead³

2019

Aquatic Conservation

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The Come Forth for Wildlife and Fife Living Water projects

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2024

The Glasgow Naturalist

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Froglife is a national wildlife conservation charity that has been active in Scotland since 2008. This article describes the activities involved in two recent projects carried out in different areas of Scotland - the Forth Valley and Fife. Froglife’s work combines active practical conservation (these projects created 205 ponds, restored 22, and improved 370 terrestrial habitats) with public engagement (over 200,000 people in these projects) and opportunities for both paid and volunteer training.

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Scottish Dragon Finder evaluation

Abstract: BACKGROUND Froglife is a national wildlife charity concerned with the conservation of the U.K.'s amphibian and reptile species and their associated habitats. Froglife's vision is a world in which reptile and amphibian populations are flourishing as part of healthy ecosystems.

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Amphibian conservation in Scotland: A review of threats and opportunities

Amphibian conservation in Scotland: A review of threats and opportunities

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