Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) juvenile sitting on a felled Birch. Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) juvenile sitting on a felled Birch, against heath background. Conservation of the endangered species may mean creating or managing the habitat, which may also mean the exclusion or inclusion of certain other vegetation, plants or animals. In this case the Birch has been removed to allow sunlight to reach the ground. The Sand Lizard is strictly protected by British and European law which makes it an offence to Injure, Kill, Capture, Disturb, Destroy their habitat, or trade in them in any form.
