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| Nature in the garden |
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| Allotments UK |
| To stimulate more involvement in growing on urban allotments, individual plot holders and community projects |
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| Bat Conservation Trust |
| UK organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats |
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| Bees, Wasps and Ants recording society |
| Information about bees wasps and ants (aculeates). |
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| Biodiversity of Urban Gardens Project (BUGS) |
| The significance of urban gardens as habitats for 'natural' biodiversity |
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| Black Environment Network (BEN) |
| Working across diverse sectors for ethnic environmental participation |
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| British Dragonfly Society |
| Promotes the study and conservation of dragonflies and their natural habitats |
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| British Geological Survey |
| Rocks, fossils and where to see them |
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| British Hedgehog Preservation Society |
| Advice on attracting hedgehogs to your garden and caring for them |
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| British Trust Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) |
| Working with people to bring about positive environmental change. |
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| British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) |
| Surveys and research investigating the populations garden birds |
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| Buglife- The Invertebrate Conservation Trust |
| Lots about bugs, slugs, snails, bees, wasps, ants, spiders, beetles |
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| Bumblebee Conservation Trust |
| The aim of the Trust is to conserve bumblebees and the habitats in which they live through conservation and education. |
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| Butterfly Conservation |
| Dedicated to saving wild butterflies, moths and their habitats throughout UK. |
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| Civic Trust |
| Promotes progressive improvements in the quality of urban life for communities |
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| Common Ground |
| Links nature with culture, focussing on positive local involvement |
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| Composting Association |
| Promotes good practice in composting |
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| Countryside Council for Wales |
| Welsh Government agency- sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and outdoor enjoyment |
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| DEFRA |
| Government department responsible for coastal/marine water environments, flood management, fisheries. |
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| English Heritage |
| Provides advice and expertise in archaeology and archaeological science |
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| Entomology-Dept of |
| All about insects! Centre of excellence for the study of insect and spiders |
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| Environment and Heritage Service Northern Ireland |
| Government body leading on the environment in Northern Ireland. |
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| Flora for Fauna |
| The Postcode Plants Database generates lists of native plants and wildlife for any specified postal district in the UK. |
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| Flora Locale |
| Promotes best practice in the sourcing and use of native plants |
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| Forestry Commission |
| Government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. See where to visit |
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| Friends of the Earth |
| Inspires solutions to environmental problems making life better for people. |
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| Froglife |
| Works to conserve the native amphibians and reptiles of Britain |
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| Green Flag Awards |
| Scheme represents national standard for parks and green spaces |
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| Greenspace |
| To help those committed to the planning, design, management and use of public parks and open spaces. |
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| Groundwork |
| Working on making sustainable development a reality in many of the UK’s poorest communities. |
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| Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA) |
| Dedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening, farming and food. |
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| Herpetological Conservation Trust |
| Dedicated to the conservation of reptiles & amphibians |
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| Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management (ILAM) |
| Committed to the improvement of management standards in leisure, cultural and recreation |
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| Invasive Alien Species Project |
| Invasive non native species in the UK - University of Liverpool. |
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| Landlife |
| Creative conservation to bring wildflowers and wildlife into local communities. |
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| Learning through Landscapes |
| Helps schools bring lasting improvements to the environmental quality and educational use of their grounds. |
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| Mammal Society |
| Works to protect British mammals and halt the decline of threatened species |
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| Mammals Trust UK |
| Dedicated to the conservation of our native animals and their habitats. |
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| National Parks |
| The National Parks of England and Wales - beautiful landscapes in the British Isles. |
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| National Trust |
| Works to preserve and protect UK coastline, countryside and buildings. |
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| NBN Gateway |
| Access to the information people need about wildlife |
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| Peatering Out |
| Results of trials on alternative growing media to peat, where to buy plants not grown in peat |
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| Pesticides Safety Directorate |
| Find information, tips and advice on using pesticides in your garden or allotment, and on your houseplants in the Garden area of the Pesticides Safety Directorate website. |
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| Plantlife |
| Dedicated to saving wild plants and their habitats |
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| PlantNet |
| The national network of botanic gardens, arboreta and other plant collections. |
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| Pondlife |
| Pond and amphibian conservation in the UK. |
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| Ponds Conservation Trust |
| A national focus for the conservation of ponds, practical conservation projects. |
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| Postcode Plants Database |
| Generates lists of native plants and wildlife for any UK postal district. |
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| Royal Botanic Gardens Kew |
| Aims to enable better management of the Earth's environment by increasing knowledge and understanding of the plant and fungal kingdoms |
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| Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) |
| To encourage the science, art and practice of horticulture |
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| Royal Parks Agency |
| Body which manages the royal parks |
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| Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) |
| Works for a healthy environment rich in birds and wildlife. |
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| Scottish Natural Heritage |
| Government agency- helping people enjoy Scotland's natural heritage |
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| Soil Association |
| Campaigning and certification for organic food and farming. |
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| The Association of Garden Trusts |
| 32 Trusts actively engaged in conserving, researching, documenting and caring for our heritage of parks, gardens and designed landscapes. |
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| The National Gardens Scheme Trust -Yellow Book |
| A national scheme to raise money for charity by opening gardens to the public |
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| The Natural History Museum |
| The museum’s Wildlife Garden |
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| The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) |
| a not-for-profit company working to promote sustainable waste management |
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| Thrive |
| National horticultural charity to enable disadvantaged, disabled and older people to participate fully in the social and economic life of the community. |
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| Wildflower Society |
| National society specifically for amateur botanists/wild flower lovers in the UK. |
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| Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust |
| 9 visitor centres UK, where people can get closer to wetland birds and enjoy spectacular wetland landscapes. |
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| Wildlife Trusts |
| Links to 47 local Wildlife Trusts in UK |
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| Woodland Trust |
| Dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage. |
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| WWF |
| Mission to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future where humans live in harmony with nature. |
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