The group originally formed in 1993 formerly known as the Agile Frog group was re-named in 2007 to JARG. The group's aims are to:

•  Conserve through study and direct action, the native reptiles and amphibians of Jersey.
•  Collect and collate herpetofauna records.
•  Provide general advice on native reptiles and amphibians and their habitat management.
•  Raise awareness amongst the general public.

Amphibians and reptiles suffer from a poor public image – feared by some people and simply misunderstood by many others – therefore a group that challenges this situation is long overdue. It is important to encourage public appreciation and awareness of amphibians and reptiles by providing the opportunity for people to become involved in wildlife recording and conservation.

Many people have never seen a lizard or a snake and would not know where to see one; yet with simple guidance, the experience could be brought to many people, whilst overcoming the negative perceptions that often hamper conservation efforts.

Committee Members:

Gerardo Garcia - Head of Herpetology, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Mathius Göetz - Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
John Pinel - Environment Department
Chris Perkins
Mike Freeman - Environment Department
Hugh Forshaw - Société Jersiaise
Tim Liddiard - Environment Department
Julia Meldrum - Environment Department

JARG - Amphibian and Reptile recording form
JARG in conjunction with Jersey's Biodiversity Partnership has set up a recording database. Recording wildlife provides us with continual monitoring of the species found in Jersey. The records establish the distribution of species throughout Jersey, which help us to focus our conservation efforts where it is needed most.

Please download the form and record your sightings.