Herefordshire Amphibian and Reptile Team (HART) is dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles in Herefordshire. We aim to encourage people to learn about, protect and conserve these animals and their habitats. Our activities include recording the distribution and population size of amphibians and reptiles throughout Herefordshire, conservation work such as pond restoration, workshops and training days, talks and visits, providing advice on pond and habitat conservation and identifying threats to local habitats.
Please send us records of sightings of amphibians and reptiles in the county. Download a printable form

See our Programme for 2008 and photos of 2007 events

We have successfully completed two major projects in the last five years:
the Herefordshire Ponds and Newts Project and the Pond Celebration and Restoration Project.

Leaflets for each of the ponds restored in the Pond Restoration Project can be downloaded from the Project page.

In 2006 HART produced a full colour guide to the amphibians and reptiles of the county and their status, based on the results of the three year Ponds and Newts Project and other surveys for reptiles and amphibians.
As well as the species accounts and distribution maps it includes background to the geology of the county, history of ponds and recording in the county, and conservation tips.
See details of the book and some reviews

We work closely with Herefordshire Nature Trust, Herefordshire Biodiversity Partnership (set up by English Nature, now Natural England, Herefordshire Nature Trust and Herefordshire Council), Froglife, The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, and other wildlife societies and groups, such as Herefordshire Action for Mammals, and the Herefordshire Bat Group. We hope you find the site informative. If you have any comments, pictures or information you feel may be useful, please email us.