Information on projects that support the preservation of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Includes details of volunteer opportunities, educational courses, research and scholarships, a photograph gallery, and links to related sites.

Features wild life photos, interesting facts, videos, games and competitions.

Description of badgers, their lives, births, deaths, family life, living space (setts), activities, fun, educational stuff, free for teachers.

Includes links, message board, news, merchandise, research information, and a children's introduction to badgers.

The UK's only organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats. It is a highly respected and established organisation combining the strengths of professionals and amateur experts.

Dedicated to proving the existence of wild big cats in the United Kingdom. Includes links, sightings, evidence, and information.

Founded in 1836, it is the major source of information on the status and distribution of British and Irish flowering plants and ferns.

Promotes study of the Arachnida, particularly spiders, pseudoscorpions and harvestmen.

Dedicated to saving wild butterflies, moths and their habitats throughout the UK.

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.

Encouraging the study and conservation of dragonflies and their natural habitats, especially in the United Kingdom.

Advance interest in all branches of lichenology. Includes comprehensive information on British lichens.

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.

Society information, its activities, publications, affiliated group, and related links.

Photos and brief facts on animals and plants found in this country.

Describes native trees and woodlands. Includes a species guide, images and photomicrographs, bibliography, magazine list, and links to related sites and organisations.

Offers a large selection of photographs to aid in identifiation of wild flowers, grasses, ferns, shrubs and trees.

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.

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.

A charity dedicated to maintaining sustainable populations of insects, spiders and earthworms. Includes information on species and current projects, vacancies, contact details, and links to related sites.

Founded in response to growing concerns about the 'plight of the bumblebee'. Information about the insect, their activities, research, publications and membership.

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.

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.

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.

Wildlife site of over 70 square miles, leased to a trust. Includes details of flora and fauna and full events calendar.

A catalogue of birds, animals, flowers and trees found in an English Country Garden.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Describes the species and gives advice on when and where to look for them. Includes a survey, and lists of walks and reports.

Describes native trees and wild flowers and explains aspects of propagation, planting, and aftercare. Includes features, a newsletter, and news of events.

Seeking assistance in tracking the harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis in the UK.

Aims to educate the public about whales and dolphins, includes information on research, education, and conservation.

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.

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 website of the Marine Biological Association of the UK and Ireland.

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.

Close up photographs of common insects, with a narrative, factual information, and a magnifying glass. Requires Flash player.

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.

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) promotes the conservation of wetlands. The visitor centre offers the chance to get close to wetland birds. Includes a reserve report, membership application form, events calendar, opening times, admission prices and directions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Biological recording of Carabidae (ground beetles) and Coccinellidae (ladybirds) in London and Essex

A membership organisation solely dedicated to saving wild plants and their habitats.

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.

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.

Hawk and Owl Trust centre and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Contains a species list and photographs, information on events, current projects, volunteering and sponsorship.

Provides a glimpse into what some of the UK sea shore inhabitants actually get up to, when undisturbed by humans.

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.

Dedicated to advance public education in Owl and Raptor welfare and husbandry in the UK.

Describes the status and habitat of the second largest population in Wales. Contains news and events, a sighting recording form, and volunteer opportunities.

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.

Charity dealing with the European Hedgehog and many aspects of caring and rearing sick or injured individuals. Includes photo gallery.

Working to protect British mammals, halt the decline of threatened species, and advice on all issues affecting them.

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.

Organization dedicated to the conservation of species in general, including rays and skates. Find news, photos, information on joining and making donations.

Founded in 1974 to improve the environment in town and country by promoting the planting and conservation of trees and woods.

Historical, ancient, and biggest trees of Great Britain and Ireland.

An exploration of heathland habitat and why it is important. Contains details of management and survey methods.

A guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland, with photographs of live specimens, common and scientific names, and notes on biology.

Information about wildlife and the countryside. Contains articles, photographs, a newsletter, a list of rescue hospitals, and links to related web sites.

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.

UK wildlife, environment and conservation resources including an online newspaper, forum, directory and gallery.

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.

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.

Society for amateur botanists and wild flower lovers, promoting field botany and conservation of British flora. Information about membership, branches, activities, events and species reports.

Photographs of grasshoppers, crickets, butterflies and moths, true bugs, and flies, displayed to enable comparison. Includes a description and identification markings for each species.

Nature awareness and outdoor tracking school in Co. Armagh. Includes photographs and information about weekend and one-day programs.

Oxford University group develops practical solutions to conservation problems through research, implementation, education and local public involvement. Includes support and donation details.

Promotes the conservation of wetlands, focusing on rare wetland birds.

Information about different species of wildlife that inhabit Britain. Includes details about environmental issues, wildlife news and information on UK wildlife focused holidays.

Factsheets covering various topics including wild flowers and wildlife protection, and species information about badgers, hedgehogs, whales and dolphins, marine life, and British reptiles.

Describes how to make any garden a haven for wildlife. Includes news and features, project tutorials and a message board.

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.

A group of forums for people interested in the flora and fauna of the United Kingdom.

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.