The Conservation Officer liaises with key UK nature conservation organisations and advises Council accordingly. The Conservation Officer may also organise events and activities in support of UK herptile conservation and generally represents these interests on Council.
Activities and responsibilities include the promotion of responsible animal keeping, helping to co-ordinate breeding projects; publication and distribution of a series of information sheets, scientific articles and the rolling book programme (7 titles to date); assist with members queries and requests for advice and help from outside organizations and individuals, as far as possible; co-ordinate and manage the CBC small grants scheme for captive breeding / conservation project collaborations with members and outside institutions; provide advice when requested ( including written submissions) to government and other organizations, with regard to herpetology and legislation.
The activities and responsibilites of the Education and YH Officer include: promoting the interests of and providing support for the Young Herpetologists (YH); dealing with queries from YH members and, together with other Council members, promoting and facilitating education of the public on herpetological matters.
