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Find Wild Flowers http://www.reticule.co.uk/flora/: A database powered web application to help identify the native and naturalised flora of Great Britain. The system contains pictures and information on each species, details of how to record interesting plants, and links to regional botanical web sites.
Naturenet: UK Countryside & Nature Conservation http://www.naturenet.net/: Aims to provide a resource for practical nature conservation and management. Includes articles about law, education, careers and training, agencies and organisations, and links to environmental discussion groups.
The UK Phenology Network http://www.phenology.org.uk/: Coordinates volunteers to study phenology, including monitoring impacts of climate change on wildlife. Phenology is the recording and study of periodic natural events such as the arrival of summer migrants. From the Woodland Trust and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
Natural History Pictures http://www.natural-history-pictures.co.uk: A picture library of 20,000 images, covering natural history and the environment in Great Britain and Western Europe. Includes a list of lectures topics available, a diary, and links to related web sites.
Badgers on the Web http://www.badgers.org.uk/: 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.
UK Safari http://www.uksafari.com/: Information about wildlife and the countryside. Contains articles, photographs, a newsletter, a list of rescue hospitals, and links to related web sites.
Landlife http://www.landlife.org.uk/: Liverpool-based charity working nationally, mainly in urban and urban fringe areas, using wildflower mixes to develop and support creative conservation sites. Includes details of the National Wildflower Centre and other projects, training opportunities, links, and publications.
Wild Boar in Britain http://www.britishwildboar.org.uk/: Information on free living wild boar. Includes field signs, academic and research papers, a forum, locations of breeding populations, and a study of the historical importance of the species.
What's This Caterpillar? http://www.whatsthiscaterpillar.co.uk/: A resource for the identification of over 800 caterpillars found in the UK. Includes details of the structure of specific species, photographs, glossary, message forum, a list of recommended books, and links to other sites.
Big Cat Monitors http://www.bigcatmonitors.co.uk/: Organisation dedicated to proving the existence of wild big cats in the United Kingdom. Contains witness accounts of sightings, photographic evidence of paw prints, and background information and advice about the main species.
My Tiny Garden http://www.mytinygarden.com: Close up photographs of common insects, with a narrative, factual information, and a magnifying glass. Requires Flash player.
Wildlife Online UK http://www.wildlifeonline.me.uk/: Aims to provide a useful and educational resource, drawing information from textbooks and scientific papers. Contains details of the natural history of several British species, with images, and links to related sites.
The Shark Trust http://www.sharktrust.org/: Promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays in the UK and elsewhere. Includes news, photographs, a video, a forum, links to related sites, and the opportunity to adopt a shark.
Marine Life Information Network http://www.marlin.ac.uk/: 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.
Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK (RAUK) http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/: Information and discussion about the identification of snakes, lizards, newts, frogs, toads, tadpoles, and spawn. Includes links to related sites and organisations, advice on herpetofauna, and a forum.
Badgerland http://www.badgerland.co.uk: Description of the births, deaths, family life, and setts of badgers. Includes activities, educational material, and legal information.
Friends of Wildlife http://www.fow.org.uk: Charity seeking to bring issues about wildlife to the attention of the public. Includes details of legislation, educational material, talks for schools and clubs and a diary of recent events.
British Wildlife Helpline http://britishwildlifehelpline.com: Information and advice about helping animals and birds in an emergency, and rearing orphaned creatures. Includes homoeopathic treatments for common ailments, a database of rescue centres, and a list of related books.
The Hedgehog Helpline http://www.hedgehg.dircon.co.uk/hedgehogs/: Advice about the European Hedgehog. Includes making gardens safe, nursing casualties and returning them to the wild; information booklet, newsletter, and suggestions for further reading; and contact details.
Bat Conservation Trust http://www.bats.org.uk/: Detailed information about the species and habitats, monitoring, legislation and protection, training courses, news and events.
Glow Worm Survey http://website.lineone.net/~galaxypix/#Survey: Describes the species and gives advice on when and where to look for them. Includes a survey, and lists of walks and reports.
Wild Guide UK http://www.wildguideuk.com/: Photographs of grasshoppers, crickets, butterflies and moths, true bugs, and flies, displayed to enable comparison. Includes a description and identification markings for each species.
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust http://www.wwt.org.uk/: Engendering care and concern for wetlands by focusing on rare wetland birds and bringing people into close contact with ducks, geese, and swans at centres throughout the UK. Includes research information, news and events, and learning resource materials.
Growing Native http://www.growingnative.org.uk/: Describes native trees and wild flowers and explains aspects of propagation, planting, and aftercare. Includes features, a newsletter, and news of events.
The Mammal Society http://www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal/: An organisation dedicated to the study and conservation of all British mammals. Contains educational resources, activities, surveys, news of forthcoming events, a shop, and contact details.
Wild Flower Page http://www.habitat.org.uk/wildflwr.htm: Describes the first steps in finding and studying wild flowers. Includes a flower-of-the-month feature and information about conservation, wildlife news items, and links to related sites.
Forestry Commission: Wild Woods http://www.forestry.gov.uk/wildwoods: 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.
British Butterfly Conservation Society http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/: 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.
British Dragonfly Society http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/: 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.
Butterfly Monitoring Scheme http://www.bms.ceh.ac.uk/: 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.
British Trees http://www.british-trees.com/: Describes native trees and woodlands. Includes a species guide, images and photomicrographs, bibliography, magazine list, and links to related sites and organisations.
British Byrological Society http://rbg-web2.rbge.org.uk/bbs/: Aims to promote a wider interest in all aspects of byrology, the study of mosses and liverworts, by providing tuition and meetings, and supporting research and conservation. Includes species information and features, details of activities, and links to related sites.
Wildlife Gardening http://www.wildlifegardening.co.uk/: Describes how to make any garden a haven for wildlife. Includes news and features, project tutorials and a message board.
Wildlife Facts http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/facts/facts.htm: Factsheets covering various topics including wild flowers and wildlife protection, and species information about badgers, hedgehogs, whales and dolphins, marine life, and British reptiles.
British Mycological Society http://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/: Aims to promote the study of fungi. Provides news items, details of meetings, educational resources and publications.
First Nature http://www.first-nature.com/: Illustrated guide to the birds, land mammals, fishes, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fungi, trees, and wild flowers of Britain and Europe. Includes contact information and links to related sites.
Plantlife http://www.plantlife.org.uk/: A charity which carries out plant species and habitat conservation, owns and manages nature reserves, campaigns, and raises awareness through education. Includes detailed species information, surveys and sections on nature reserves, important plant areas, and opportunities to volunteer.
Wildlife and the Law in Great Britain http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/articles/education/resources/curriculum/ecologyposter/ra...: Aims to provide in layman's language the main points of law with regard to protected species, wild animals, wild plants, international statutes, habitat protection, and introduced species.
Barn Owl Centre of Gloucestershire http://www.barnowl.co.uk/: Dedicated to the welfare and conservation needs of owls and other birds of prey, whether their origin is wild or captive bred.
The Hawk Conservancy Trust http://www.hawk-conservancy.org/: A country park in Andover, Hampshire, where birds of prey perform flying demonstrations. Includes information on species, activities, conservation, education, research, membership, sponsorship, and opening times and prices.
Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve http://www.sculthorpemoor.co.uk/: A Hawk and Owl Trust centre and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Fakenham, Norfolk. Contains a species list and photographs, information on events, current projects, volunteering and sponsorship, and links to related sites.
Wildwood Trust http://www.wildwoodtrust.org/: Wildlife Discovery Park in Herne Bay, Kent. Contains details about animals and conservation, with news, images and admission information.
The Scottish Sealife Sanctuary http://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/oban1.html: A centre on the shores of Loch Creran, near Oban, providing an aquarium and a rescue and rehabilitation facility for common and grey seal pups. Includes contact details, and information about seals and otters.
Cwm Elan Estate and Trust http://www.elanvalley.org.uk: Elan Valley is an internationally important wildlife site of over 70 square miles, leased to a trust. Includes details of flora and fauna and full events calendar.
The Friends of the Anglesey Red Squirrels http://www.redsquirrels.info/: Describes the status and habitat of the second largest population in Wales. Contains news and events, a sighting recording form, and volunteer opportunities.
National Wetlands Centre Wales http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/llanelli/: The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) promotes the conservation of wetlands and the visitor centre in Llanelli offers the chance to get close to wetland birds. Includes a reserve report, membership application form, events calendar, opening times, admission prices and directions.
The Badger Consultancy http://www.badgerconsultancy.co.uk/: A consultancy offering ecological and environmental assessment, mitigation and sett construction. Includes a brief information essay, "Badgers Next Door" in PDF format, and links to related sites.
UK Habitats http://www.habitats.freeserve.co.uk/: An exploration of heathland habitat and why it is important. Contains details of management and survey methods.
Paul Mabbott's Insects Page http://www.ladybird-survey.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/: Biological recording of Carabidae (ground beetles) and Coccinellidae (ladybirds) in London and Essex
Organisation Cetacea (ORCA): Whales, Dolphins and other Marine Life for the Ocean Going Naturalist http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/: Dedicated to the protection of cetaceans, through research, partnership and education. Includes news, a guide to species identification, photographs, a sightings list, and links to related sites.
British Arachnological Society http://www.britishspiders.org.uk/: Aims to educate the public and promote the study of the Arachnida, especially spiders, pseudoscorpions and harvestmen. Includes information about meetings and courses, a reprint library and a slides library, a spider check list, and recording schemes.
Discover the Bumble Bee http://hercules.users.netlink.co.uk/Bee.html: Provides a brief description of the nature and life cycle of the insect. Includes a fact file and information about what to do on finding a nest.
Fern World http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/bps/: 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.
English Oak Trees http://www.oldknobbley.com/: Describes the natural history of the species and of various birds, insects and wild flowers that share its habitat. Includes information about conservation, woodland restoration, and growing trees from acorns.
Wild-Live http://www.wild-live.org/: Nature awareness and outdoor tracking school in Co. Armagh. Includes photographs and information about weekend and one-day programs.
WildCRU Wildlife Conservation Research Unit http://www.wildcru.org/: Oxford University group develops practical solutions to conservation problems through research, implementation, education and local public involvement. Includes support and donation details.
Parish Wildlife http://parish-wildlife.org.uk/: Wildlife and habitat information covering 18 local parishes in and around Launceston, North Cornwall.
Wild About Britain http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/: UK wildlife, environment and conservation resources including an online newspaper, forum, directory and gallery.
British Nature http://www.britishnature.co.uk/: Photos and brief facts on animals and plants found in this country.
The Wiltshire Badger Group http://www.wiltshirebadgergroup.org.uk: Providers of badger consultancy and advice for developers and individuals to ensure they meet their legal obligations by taking care of badgers and their environment.
Sea Shore Antics http://www.seashoreantics.com/: Provides a glimpse into what some of the UK sea shore inhabitants actually get up to, when undisturbed by humans.
BBC Science & Nature http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/: Information about humans, animals, space, the planet Earth and various hot topics. Includes TV listings, Listen Again online radio, news reports, quizzes, picture galleries and games.
Harlequin Ladybird Survey http://www.harlequin-survey.org/: Seeking assistance in tracking the harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis in the UK.
British Marine Life Study Society http://www.glaucus.org.uk/: A natural history organisation dedicated to the study of the marine fauna and flora of the shore and seas surrounding the British Isles. Includes articles, newsletter, news bulletin service, and links to related sites.
British Wildlife Centre http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/: A natural setting where the public can see animals, birds, and reptiles. Includes opening times and prices, list of facilities, interactive map, conservation information and educational resources, and links to related sites.
British Lichen Society http://www.thebls.org.uk/: Aims to stimulate and advance interest in all branches of lichenology.Includes the official list of accepted names, information about identification, collecting, chemicals and a mapping scheme, details of meetings, workshops and courses, school projects, and links to related sites.
Nature in Shetland http://www.nature-shetland.co.uk/: News of the latest sightings and information about marine life, birds, insects and amphibians. Includes articles, photographs, details of educational courses, events and publications, and links to related sites and organisations.
English Country Garden http://www.english-country-garden.com/: A catalogue of birds, animals, flowers and trees found in an English Country Garden.
Wildlife Britain http://www.wildlifebritain.com/: Information about different species of wildlife that inhabit Britain. Includes details about environmental issues, wildlife news and information on UK wildlife focused holidays.
Montrose Basin http://sites.ecosse.net/montrosebasin/: A guide to the local nature reserve, including information about the various zones and the species likely to be seen there, plus links, contact details, and volunteer opportunities.
Cam Valley Wildlife Group http://one.fsphost.com/CamValley/: An independent volunteer-run wildlife organisation based around Midsomer Norton and Radstock. Includes species details, a calendar of events, local conservation projects, and links to related sites.
UK Moths http://ukmoths.org.uk/: Guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland, with photographs of live specimens, common and scientific names, and notes on biology.
Find Wild Flowers http://www.botanicalkeys.co.uk/: A database powered web application to help identify the native and naturalised flora of Great Britain. The system contains pictures and information on each species, details of how to record interesting plants, and links to regional botanical web sites.
National Federation of Badger Groups http://www.badger.org.uk/: The NFBG promotes the conservation, welfare and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats. It represents and supports 80 local voluntary badger groups throughout Britain, provides expert advice on all badger issues and works closely with the police, and other organisations.
Mapping a future for ancient trees http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk/ancient-tree-hunt/: Co-operative attempt to record and survey Britain's old trees, including the fattest, oldest, and most rotten. Interactive map, search by species, Elm Map Project.
The Tree Council http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/: Founded in 1974 to improve the environment in town and country by promoting the planting and conservation of trees and woods.
The Tree Register http://www.treeregister.org/: Registered charity with database of over 125,000 big, ancient, historical and tall trees in the UK. Some website facilities available to members only.
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/: Dedicated to study, research and education. Includes species information, news, marine life sightings, online sightings report, opportunities to volunteer, and an international list of links to related sites.
Rutland Water Nature Reserve http://www.rutlandwater.org.uk: A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), winter wildfowl sanctuary, and home to the Osprey Translocation Project. Includes species and habitat information, details of educational programmes, special projects, events and activities, plus opportunities to volunteer.

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