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Publication: 'LIFE and Europe’s reptiles and amphibians: Conservation in practice'

Publish date: 31.07.2009

This DG Environment LIFE unit publication highlights a selection of the many projects targeting reptiles and amphibians that LIFE has co-funded since its inception in 1992. These projects have variously focused on habitat restoration actions, captive breeding and reintroduction programmes and measures to safeguard the species in the wild, including awareness-raising initiatives.

Reptiles and amphibians (collectively known as herpetofauna) are among the most diverse and colourful vertebrates in Europe, although unfortunately they are also amongst the most threatened species.

This is the latest in a series of LIFE 'Focus' publications, the complete collection is available for download at the LIFE Focus: Nature. Titles include:

  • Protecting Europe’s Nature: Learning from LIFE
  • Grasslands
  • Plants
  • Wetlands
  • Rivers
  • Marine
  • Forests
  • Good practices
  • Managing Natura 2000 sites
  • Natura 2000 and the military
  • Birds
  • Alien species and conservation
  • Agri-environment and Natura 2000