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Volunteers Help Over 2 Million Toads in 50 Years

1/28/2026

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Froglife reports volunteers have helped more than two million toads cross roads in Britain over the past 50 years during spring migrations.
The charity notes a 41% decline in common toads over 40 years, though some regions have recovered since 2013.
In 2025, 280 volunteer groups assisted 156,227 toads.
Froglife emphasizes citizen science data for conservation and calls for stronger protections after the Planning and Infrastructure Act.

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Froglife reports volunteers have helped more than two million toads cross roads in Britain over the past 50 years during spring migrations.
The charity notes a 41% decline in common toads over 40 years, though some regions have recovered since 2013.
In 2025, 280 volunteer groups assisted 156,227 toads.
Froglife emphasizes citizen science data for conservation and calls for stronger protections after the Planning and Infrastructure Act.