British natural resources and B Guide - Resources and Review

The UK national centre for earth science information, founded in 1835. Its primary functions are to maintain and revise geological information for the land and offshore areas of the United Kingdom and the nearby continental shelf. Its work relates directly to mineral, energy and groundwater resources, land use, geological hazards, and the protection of the environment.
 
Group acting to preserve and enhance the English countryside. Features protected by the commission include areas of outstanding natural beauty, community forests, greenways, heritage coasts, millennium greens, national parks, national trails, quiet roads, and rural development areas.
 
Trust established to protect countryside and buildings from increasing levels of industrialisation and development. Offers news about facilities at National Trust properties, details of forthcoming events, membership information and the Trust's educational campaign, Minerva. Places to visit can be searched for by entering area, county, name, theme, or via an alphabetical index.
 
Since 1912 the Wildlife Trusts have been speaking out for nature in Britain and are a network of 47 Wildlife Trusts, 50 Urban Wildlife Groups and Wildlife Watch (junior branch) covering all of the UK.
 
International network focused on environment, peace, human rights and development. It hosts home pages for numerous environmental and political groups and charities.
 
Official information from the UK Government department responsible for policy on the environment, transport and regional affairs. Covers areas including aviation, environmental protection, railways, and water information.
 
The Museum's mission is to maintain and develop its collections and use them to promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use and enjoyment of the natural world. Its collections of over 68,000,000 specimens, gathered from across the globe, represent more than 300 years of scientific collecting and study and are at the heart of the institution's scientific research, information services, education and exhibition activities. Online displays include Life Galleries, Earth Galleries, Wildlife Garden and VR trilobites.
 
Provides lists of native plants and wildlife for any specified postal district in the UK. Information delivered includes common and scientific names, conservation status, and an indication of the suitability of each species for the garden. Also provides checklists of native plants, butterflies, bumblebees, and mammals.
 
Charitable trust founded to safeguard and conserve wild places and to increase awareness and understanding of them, especially in Scotland. Offers news and information on membership, properties, awards and events.
 
Official information from the Government's statutory adviser on sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and the opportunity for outdoor enjoyment in Wales and its inshore waters. Includes information on Council activities, publications and remit. Information presented in English and Welsh.
 
Charity established in 1931 to preserve places of historic interest or natural beauty throughout Scotland. Provides information on conservation, properties, membership, events, education, and contact details.
 
Government organisation working towards a better environment in England and Wales. Main concerns include land, air and water quality, conservation, pollution control, recycling and education.
 
Information about SNH, its research, strategies, education programmes, news and on Scotland's natural environments.
 
Friends of the Earth Scotland offers information about campaigns, press releases and membership information.
 
Proceedings of a 1993 conference held by Peeblesshire Environment Concern discussing the restoration of Borders woodland. Scottish woodlands are considered in a global context along with diversity of bird life and land management. The potential for restoration is highlighted and the way forward is outlined.
 
Official information from the statutory service responsible for looking after England's variety of wild plants and animals
the country's biodiversity - and its natural features. Includes press releases and position papers on topics such as access and nature conservation, aggregate extraction, woodland strategy and overgrazing.
 
Friends of the Earth. Society working for environmental issues.
 
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