Froglife is a national wildlife conservation charity dedicated to the protection of amphibians and reptiles and their habitats across the UK. Established as a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 1093372) and in Scotland (No. SC041854), Froglife is supported by a board of trustees, a senior management team, staff with experience in conservation and education, and a network of committed volunteers.
Froglife's vision is to see a world where reptile and amphibian populations are flourishing as part of healthy ecosystems. The charity's mission involves practical conservation efforts to improve habitats, engaging communities, encouraging learning about wildlife conservation, and informing global research on amphibians and reptiles.
Froglife's main work streams include:
Education: Projects like Green Pathways, Leapfrog Schools, and Transforming Lives: Froglife Trainees.
Habitat Improvement: Managing Froglife reserves and initiatives like Discovering Dewponds.
Toads on Roads: A campaign to protect toads during their migration across roads.
Research: Contributing to scientific knowledge on amphibian and reptile conservation.
The charity emphasizes the importance of its work due to the global decline of amphibians and reptiles, addressing threats such as habitat loss, pollution, disease, exploitation, persecution, and climate change.