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The
Barn Owl Centre Based in Gloucestershire, it works
in full support of the welfare & conservation needs
of owls & other species of Birds of Prey, whether the
birds origin is wild or captive bred. Try owl flying at
the Centre for the ultimate educational experience that
support the interests of all owl enthusiasts & ornithologists.
Watch live on the site's webcam.
The
Barn Owl Conservancy Trust The
advancement of conservation of the Barn Owl and other species
of Owls through environmental projects, research, studies
and other such activities that will enhance public education
on the ecology and preservation of Owls within the UK and
Overseas.
The
Bird Table A
site dedicated to the care of birds in the wild. Features
an online shop, selling their "Bird Table" range
of quality wild bird food, plus lots of handy advice on
feeding and caring for wild birds. They also stock a large
range of carefully selected treats, feeders, nest boxes
and bird tables.
Birdcam
Nest
boxes and feeding tables with tiny high quality CCD video
cameras
Birdwatch
Magazine
A guide that birdwatchers shouldn't be without, now online
British
Trust for Ornithology
The
British Trust for Ornithology has existed since 1933 as
an independent, scientific research trust, investigating
the populations, movements and ecology of wild birds in
the British Isles. Their speciality is the design and implementation
of volunteer wild bird surveys.
Falconry
UK
Information on buying birds and tracking devices.
Funky
Bird Boxes Bright
attractive nest boxes which will provide a warm dry home
essential for surving cold Winter nights and give a great
family home for rearing their young in the Spring.
Gilleard
Bird Hides
Manufacturers of bird hides.
Kay
Optical
Stockists of a wide range of binocular and telescopes
Kielder
Water Bird
of Prey Centre Bird centre with the opportunity
to share in a direct 'hands on' experience.
Kitewatchers
Red
Kite feeding station with bird watching facilities
National
Birds of Prey Centre
Information on education, captive breeding, research and
rehabilitation.
Ornitholidays
Escorted wildlife and photography tours.
Raptor
Conservation
Bird of prey conservation and protection organisation
RSPB
The
RSPB works for a healthy environment rich in birds and wildlife;
it depends on the support and generosity of others to make
a difference.
RSPB
Youth This part of the RSPB website is for
young people. Here you'll find some fascinating stuff about
birds and wildlife throughout the year.
SurfBirds.com
is the essential online point of reference for any bird
watching enthusiast. With extensive listings of trusts,
recent sightings, equipment, recent photographs and a monthly
birdwatching column.
The
Natural History of Selborne A site dedicated
to Gilbert Whites Selborne, with a view to developing the
page into a live journal.
The
Travelling Naturalist
Bird watching holidays all over the world
UK
Ornithology Directory Great
links in a directory format
Wild
Bird Art Offers
a collection of original bird art in print form, with original
paintings to order.
Wildfowl
and Wetlands Trust Founded
in 1946 by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott (1909
- 1989), WWT has 9 visitor centres, covering around 2000
hectares in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England,
where people can get closer to wetland birds and enjoy spectacular
wetland landscapes in a welcoming and friendly environment.
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GREEN
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Laird
Associates is an association of Professional
Energy Consultants who offer a unique package of Green
Energy Finance (G.E.F.) to those parties interested
in installing Energy Efficient Equipment and/or installing
Small Scale Renewable technologies into their
home or working environments.
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COURSES
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Learning
Curve One of the UKs leading distance learning
providers, offering training in a wide range of subjects,
including Horticulture, Gardening, Rural Business start-ups
and Farm Diversification.
Talking
Guides A place to download
free and chargeable audio walking tours for some fantastic
Museum and Heritage Sites, also including outside tours.
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MAMMALS
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Anglesey
Red Squirrels
Aims to help raise the profile of the endangered red
squirrel and conserve it within Wales. The Friends arrange
regular guided walks in the forest to look for the squirrels,
and give talks to schools on the topics of red squirrels
and conservation.
Badgerland
All
the information you could imagine about the Badger, its
family, its home, its food sources, its lifestyle, pictures
and other useful (or useless!) information.
Mammal
Society Dedicated
to promoting the study and conservation of mammals. Constantly
working to increase our understanding of mammals and so
safeguard their future.
The
Leicestershire Badger Group Formed in 1984 to conserve
badgers.
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ENVIRONMENT |
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Campaign
for the Protection of Rural Wales
Their
aims are to help the conservation and enhancement of the
landscape, environment and amenities of the countryside,
towns and villages of rural Wales.
Council
for National Parks
The
National Parks of England and Wales are among the most beautiful
landscapes in the British Isles. The site provides information
about theÑNational Parks and the work of the Council for
National Parks.Ñ
Council
for the Protection of Rural England CPRE
exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity
of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land
and other natural resources in town and country. They promote
positive solutions for the long term future of the countryside
and to ensure change values its natural and built environment.
MCS
Good Beach Guide The
Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide is the ultimate
independent guide to UK bathing water quality. This year's
Guide recommends 341 beaches with the best water quality
Naturalscape
Countryside Services A website dedicated to the
preservation of the environment, offering practical advice
and tips. Organic landscaping services including: dry stone
walling and hedge laying. Site also has an Eco Fun page,
complete with educational games. LInks to the UK outdoors
and equestrian scenes. This is the website of Andy Radford,
author of 'A Guide to Dry Stone Walling.
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MAGAZINES
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British
Wildlife The magazine providing quality coverage
of all aspects of British Wildlife and nature conservation.
Country
Life Online A
very good online edition of Country Life
Country
Reflections Aims
to reflect ALL points of view about the countryside. It
is an independent, non-biased focus for the conservation
and regeneration of Britain's countryside, supporting those
who work and live on the land, as well as those who enjoy
it and want to help protect it.
Countrylovers.co.uk
A
one-stop information shop when visiting, living or working
in Britain's Countryside.
Countryside
Matters A
Christian view of rural and farming issues
Countryside
Recreation Network
CRN
is committed to exchanging and spreading information to
develop best policy and practice in countryside recreation.
The Internet and this website are part of this commitment.
In
a SoapNut Shell buy soapnut shells
in our online shop to clean your laundry , organic, environmentally
friendly, green and economical
Nature
Net An independent web resource for countryside
management, nature conservation, and biodiversity in the
UK and beyond.
Talking
Guides A place to download
free and chargeable audio walking tours for some fantastic
Museum and Heritage Sites, also including outside tours.
This
England A
quarterly magazine published in Spring, Summer, Autumn and
Winter, for all those who love England's green and pleasant
land
UK
Villages Online
All
you need to help run you local village website.
Wildfile.co.uk
An independent website that aims to help
internet users to reach information on UK wildlife and other
environmental themes. Particularly keen to help voluntary
and individual sites to gain an internet presence.
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WILDLIFE
SOCIETIES, TRUSTS AND ORGANISATIONS |
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Bat
Conservation Trust The
only UK organisation solely devoted to the conservation
of bats and their habitats. Generally seen only at dusk,
there are many myths and misunderstandings about these wild
animals
British
Naturalists' Association
The national body for naturalists, is one of the country's
oldest Natural History organisations, founded in 1905.
Butterfly
Conservation
The
alarming decline of many beautiful butterflies after the
last war led a small group of dedicated naturalists, headed
by Sir Peter Scott, to form Butterfly Conservation in 1968
as the British Butterfly Conservation Society.
Cam
Valley Wildlife Group The local wildlife group covering
Midsomer Norton, Radstock and surrounding villages. A voluntary
biodiversity conservation organisation
Deer-UK
The
foremost deer site on the internet for all matters relating
to the six species that are commonly found in the United
Kingdom.Ñ Whether it's Red, Roe, Muntjac, Fallow, Sika or
the less common Chinese Water Deer you're interested in,
their aim is to keep you informed.Ñ
English
Nature The
government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife
and natural features throughout England.
Game
Conservancy Trust
Researches
the ecology of game species. It also studies the habitat
needs of game, and factors limiting survival such as food
supplies, predation and disease. Research is practical,
designed to help manage the countryside in the best interests
of game and wildlife, for the public benefit.
Marine
Conservation Society
Protects
endangered marine species and habitats; campaign for pollution-free
seas; tackles over-exploitation of marine resources; informs
and educates the public, government and industry; involve
people in projects and and campaigns to make our seas fit
for life
Scottish
Wildlife Trust The
Scottish Wildlife Trust is the largest of the 46 independent
charities and 100 urban wildlife groups which make up The
Wildlife Trusts partnership.
Wildlife
Trusts The
Wildlife Trusts partnership is the UK¤s leading conservation
charity exclusively dedicated to wildlife. Their network
of 47 local Wildlife Trusts and junior branch, Wildlife
Watch, work together to protect wildlife in towns and the
countryside.
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WOODLAND |
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Fieldfare
Trust Promoting
Access to the countryside and environmental education for
people with disabilities.
John
Muir Trust The
John Muir Trust was formed in 1983 to protect and conserve
wild places and to increase awareness and understanding
of the value of such places. Today, the Trust owns and manages
seven superb areas totalling 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres)
in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
Royal
Forestry Society BasedÑ
in the UK and catering for all who care about forestry,
forests, woodlands and trees, their husbandry and their
future.
Tree
Council Founded
in 1974 with major support from the Department of the Environment
and in 1978 became an independent registered charity. Aims
to improve the environment in town and country by promoting
the planting and conservation of trees and woods throughout
the United Kingdom; and to act as a forum for organisations
concerned with trees, to identify national problems and
to provide initiatives for co-operation.
Wild
about Woods The
Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity
dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.
Woodland
Advisory Consultants Services include woodland managment
plans; design for new woodlands; woodland evaluation; environmental
impact assessments; habitat monitoring; soil sampling; water
quality testing; and woodland restoration.
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