80 sites in Wildlife
Nature
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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.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/
Nature Conservation
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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.
http://www.naturenet.net/
Wetlands Trust
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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.
http://www.wwt.org.uk/
Badgers on the Web
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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/
Big Cat Monitors
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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.
http://www.bigcatmonitors.co.uk/
British Byrological Society
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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.
http://rbg-web2.rbge.org.uk/bbs/
British Lichen Society
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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.
http://www.thebls.org.uk/
Butterfly Monitoring Scheme
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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/
Cornish Hedge Group
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Co-ordinated by Cornwall County Council and the Cornwall Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG). Examines the importance to wildlife of ancient stone-faced hedges, and includes instruction for their protection and management, technical notes for operators and developers, legislation details, and links to related sites.
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/meetings/h...
English Oak Trees
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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.
http://www.oldknobbley.com/
Find Wild Flowers
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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.
http://www.reticule.co.uk/flora/
Find Wild Flowers
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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.
http://www.botanicalkeys.co.uk/
First Nature
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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.
http://www.first-nature.com/
Friends of Wildlife
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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.
http://www.fow.org.uk
Landlife
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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.
http://www.landlife.org.uk/
Marine Life Information Network
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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/
National Federation of Badger Groups
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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.
http://www.badger.org.uk/
Nature in Shetland
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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.
http://www.nature-shetland.co.uk/
Plantlife
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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.
http://www.plantlife.org.uk/
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
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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.
http://www.rutlandwater.u-net.com/
The Shark Trust
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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.
http://www.sharktrust.org/
The UK Phenology Network
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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.
http://www.phenology.org.uk/
UK Moths
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Guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland, with photographs of live specimens, common and scientific names, and notes on biology.
http://ukmoths.org.uk/
UK Safari
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Information about wildlife and the countryside. Contains articles, photographs, a newsletter, a list of rescue hospitals, and links to related web sites.
http://www.uksafari.com/
Wild Guide UK
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Photographs of grasshoppers, crickets, butterflies and moths, true bugs, and flies, displayed to enable comparison. Includes a description and identification markings for each species.
http://www.wildguideuk.com/
Wildlife Online UK
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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.
http://www.wildlifeonline.me.uk/
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