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Kerrier Conservation Crew
Group of volunteers who work to conserve habitats and wildlife, often working with schools. Photographs and project details.
http://beehive.thisiscornwall.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=7611

UK Botany
Forum for anyone interested in plants growing in the wild. Topics covered include: identification, distribution, requests for information, taxonomy, escapes and introductions, vegetation/habitats, and plant/animal interactions.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukbotany/

Mosses and Liverworts in Wales
Provides an introduction to bryophytes. Includes photographs and information about species and habitats, conservation, recording and mapping, and suggestions for further reading.
http://home.clara.net/adhale/bryos/

BBC News: Hunting 'important for countryside'
Hunting and shooting play an important role in conserving rural habitats in Britain, according to new research published on Wednesday.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2944716.stm

Gilfach Farm Nature Reserve
Situated at the mouth of the Marteg Valley, Gilfach is locally unique because of its wide variety of habitats. Because of this variety the farm supports an abundance of birds, animals and plants within a comparatively small area.
http://westwales.co.uk/gilfach.htm

Anglesey Sea Zoo
Exhibits local sea creatures in recreations of their natural habitats. Site includes a guided tour, information on conservation, and details of pearls and their uses.
http://www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk/

UK Air Pollution Information System
Information on air pollution and the effects on habitats and species. Complex database with detailed searches involving pollution types, species, habitats and issues.
http://www.apis.ac.uk/

Arnside Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A landscape of special importance straddling the boundary of Cumbria and Lancashire. The Limestone geology of the area provides a complex mosaic of habitats. Details of the conservation projects, the Limestone Heritage Project, and the local Landscape Trust.
http://www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk

Andrew S. Waller - Wildlife Consultant
Ecological studies on wildlife and habitats, details of services and projects.
http://www.asw-ecologysurveys.co.uk/

Badgers on the Web
From the National Federation of Badger Groups. Provides information for adults and children on the animals and their habitats, conservation, protection and welfare, plus a newsletter and news updates.
http://www.badgers.org.uk/

Bat Conservation Trust
Detailed information about the species and habitats, monitoring, legislation and protection, training courses, news and events.
http://www.bats.org.uk/

BBC Northern Ireland: Living World
Information about animals and habitats, from the makers of the TV series Our Living World. Includes facts and images for hundreds of species, plus programme details, features, events and contact details.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/livingworld/

BBC: Scotland the Wild
A guide to animals and habitats from the makers of the TV series. Contains facts and images for hundreds of species, plus features, programme details, and the interactive program Wildlife Explorer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/nature/

BBC South West Wales: Nature
Information about animals and the natural world. Includes facts and images for hundreds of species and habitats, plus news and features, activities, quizzes, and links to related sites and organisations.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southwest/nature/

Butterfly Monitoring Scheme
Provides details on changes in abundance at selected monitored sites throughout the United Kingdom, and describes national fluctuations and trends. Includes data and results, and information about species and habitats, methodology, news, contacts, and links to related sites.
http://www.bms.ceh.ac.uk/

Brickfields Country Park
Probably the smallest country park in the UK with many and varied habitats. Open all year. Contact information.
http://www.brickfieldspark.org/

Bristol Zoo Gardens
Both a tourist attraction and a conservation education charity, aiming to conserve wildlife and its habitats. Information for visitors and on its conservation and education work.
http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/

Butterfly Conservation Cheshire and Peak District Branch
Promotes the conservation of butterflies and moths, and their habitats, in Cheshire, South Manchester, Wirral and the Peak District. Includes species information, projects, news, contact details and links to related sites.
http://www.butterfly-conservation.com/

British Butterfly Conservation Society
Dedicated to saving wild butterflies, moths, and their habitats. Includes species information, articles and features, news and events, educational material, and links to related sites.
http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/

Cornwall Butterfly Conservation
The Cornish branch of Butterfly Conservation dedicated to saving wild butterflies, moths and their habitats in Cornwall.
http://www.cornwall-butterfly-conservation.org.uk/

British Dragonfly Society
Encouraging the study and conservation of dragonflies and their natural habitats, especially in the United Kingdom.
http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/

British Dragonfly Society
Promotes the study and conservation of dragonflies and damselflies and their natural habitats, especially in the United Kingdom. Includes images and an annotated checklist of British and Irish Odonata.
http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/

Federation of Fieldsports Associations of the European Union
FACE currently represents some 6.5 million European hunters. Its objectives are to promote responsible hunting and wildlife habitats, and to lobby European and international institutions. aka Fédération des Associations de Chasseurs de L'UE. [English, French, German]
http://www.face-europe.org/

Forestry Commission: Wild Woods
An interactive map to help find interesting locations across Britain. Includes pictures and information about birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and habitats, and a link to the current online edition of "Forest Life" in PDF format.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/wildwoods

Cambridge Green Belt Project
Working with local communities in Cambridge and the surrounding area to conserve and enhance some of the areas most important wildlife habitats.
http://www.greenbeltproject.org.uk/

Green Dream
Specialists in natural habitat creation such as woods, wildflower meadows and butterfly habitats. Brief overview, map and contact information.
http://www.greendream.co.uk

UK Habitats
An exploration of heathland habitat and why it is important. Contains details of management and survey methods.
http://www.habitats.freeserve.co.uk/

London Biodiversity Partnership
Conservation of city habitats and species action plans. Includes the London Biodiversity Action Plan, being progressed by the Mayor's office.
http://www.lbp.org.uk/

Herefordshire Botanical Society
Studies and records plants growing naturally within the county, helps conservation of the plants and their habitats and organises activities which promote these aims.
http://www.lonsfir.freeserve.co.uk/

Marine Life Information Network
Information about the biology and sensitivity of marine habitats, communities and species around Britain and Ireland. Includes data access, educational resources, species recording schemes, newsletters, reports, and frequently asked questions.
http://www.marlin.ac.uk/

The Mersey Forest
Community forest project promoting varied environments and habitats in the region. Information about activities, achievements, and getting involved.
http://www.merseyforest.org.uk/

Madley Environmental Study Centre
Provides environmental education to children and adults across seven acres of wetlands, woodlands, and meadow. Includes details of the habitats, history, events, and news.
http://www.mesc.org.uk/

Scotland's Moorland Forum
Strives to sustain and enhance the extent, diversity and range of habitats, species and enterprises encompassing moorland.
http://www.moorlandforum.org.uk/

Natural Habitats Ltd
Produces custom designed natural history videos, educational graphic displays, light box displays and sound effects for public aquariums, zoos and natural history museums.
http://www.natural-habitats.co.uk/

NE Scotland Biodiversity
Promotes action to conserve important species and habitats in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. Includes an information and advice section, and details of partners and publications.
http://www.nesbiodiversity.org.uk/

Fern World
Describes the activities of the British Pteridological Society and provides images and information about species and habitats. Includes details of projects and links to related sites.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/bps/

Pembrokeshire Rivers Trust
Since 2002, promoting awareness of environmental issues and best practice of waterways, lakes and wetlands, through education, with research and restoration of habitats. Featured celtic initiatives, events, newsletter and contacts.
http://www.pembsrt.org/

The Rivelin Valley Conservation Group
The group was formed in 1991 with the aim to encourage the effective management of wildlife habitats and to reverse the decline of the nature trail over the past decade.
http://www.rivelinvalley.org.uk/

RSPB Image Library
Over 50,000 images of birds and wildlife habitats.
http://www.rspb-images.com/

Scott's Wildflowers
Native wildflowers by mail order from Cumbria nursery, with advice on creating woodland, wetland and meadow habitats for both plants and wildlife.
http://www.scottswildflowers.co.uk/

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