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National Biodiversity Network
- A national network for the exchange of biodiversity data throughout United Kingdom; maintains an extensive range of data about species and habitats, and guidance on using the resource.
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UK Biodiversity Action Plan
- Provides access to species, habitat and local action plans, plus downloadable reports and information on how the UK's BAP is structured and managed.
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Association of Local Government Ecologists
- Represents professional ecologists working in UK local government conservation and biodiversity programmes; with a list of members, publications and resources, events, and contacts.
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Biodiversity Action Reporting System
- Details national, local and company Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) and the Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans of all four countries of the UK. Includes targets, threat analysis and news.
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Biodiversity Conservation in Britain
- Presents an essay that entails the relationship between traditional and scientific approaches on conservation management.
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Biodiversity Information Service for Powys and Brecon Beacons
- Provides information on this organisation's services and biological data records, including newsletters and recording form.
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Biodiversity Scotland
- The Scottish Biodiversity Forum provides newsletters, with information on the Scottish Government's strategic plans and details of how individuals and organisations can get involved.
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Biological Records Centre (BRC)
- Established to collate recording of all terrestrial and freshwater species in the UK (other than birds). Provides a listing of schemes, and a guide to their extensive resources of databases, distribution maps, publications, and research.
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BRISC - Biological Recording in Scotland
- Promotes gathering wildlife data to increase public awareness about biodiversity in Scotland and support conservation; with details of projects and conference, and how to get involved.
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The Business and Biodiversity Resource Center
- Provides insights on how businesses can contribute in the preservation of biodiversity.
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Cofnod
- North Wales Environmental Information Service maintains local records for the area; includes a guide to their data, publications, and events.
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Conservation Issues UK
- An online news and information portal for conservation enthusiasts who are dedicated to preserving Britain's natural landscape and threatened wildlife heritage.
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Countryside Survey
- Provides regular scientific evidence about the state of the countryside, to identify change, help form policy and influence countryside management; describes their programme, with details of publications, including a land cover map.
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English Hedgerow Trust
- Works to redress the destruction of hedgerows in the British countryside, and to restore an important biodiverse niche; provides details of their projects, a good practice guide, volunteer opportunities, and contacts.
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Forest Research - Woodland Biodiversity
- Describes the Forestry Commission's research projects and programmes into biodiversity as a component of sustainable forestry.
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Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
- Researches and develops game and wildlife management techniques to improve the biodiversity of the countryside. Includes education and advice sections, policies, newsletters, and details of their services.
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Invasive Species Ireland
- Aims to reduce biodiversity loss due to the impact of invasive species in the island of Ireland; includes information about established and potential threats, their programmes of action and research, and how to get involved.
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IUCN UK National Committee
- Represents UK members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN); includes a listing of members, details of conservation projects, meetings and events, and contacts.
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MapMate
- Offers a biological recording and mapping software package; includes details of registration and support, with links to users.
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National Federation for Biological Recording
- A membership network for practitioners involved in biological recording; provides news, events, advice on software, and a contact database for Local Records Centres nationwide.
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Northern Ireland Environment Agency: Biodiversity
- Contains details of the Northern Ireland Biodiversity Strategy and offers information on designated and protected areas, habitats and species.
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Open Air Laboratories (OPAL)
- A five year project and network working to inspire people to explore, enjoy and protect their local environment. Includes a guide to activities and events, national surveys to participate in, and online identification guides for plants, organisms, and wildlife.
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People's Trust for Endangered Species
- A conservation charity created to preserve a future for endangered species; describes their programmes for dormice, various beetles, and orchards, with news, publication details, and how to get involved.
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RAFTS - Invasive Non Native Species and Biosecurity Programme
- An initiative to tackle issues arising from non-native animals or plants that can cause damage to the environment; includes resources on legislation and management by species.
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Record
- The local Biological Records Centre serving Cheshire, Halton, Warrington and Wirral; includes a guide to getting involved in wildlife recording, a collection of identification resources and records, and details of their support for education.
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South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre
- Includes a beginner's guide to biological recording, biodata release and enquiry forms, events listings and news.
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TWIC - The Wildlife Information Centre
- The biological records centre for the Lothians and the Scottish Borders that collects, collates and disseminates information about the wildlife in the area; with a guide to getting involved, news, and contacts.
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UK Biodiversity Portal
- Portal from the Natural History Museum offering a wealth of biodiversity content.
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UK Clearing House Mechanism for Biodiversity
- Provides a guide to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its implementation in the UK, with a library of resources and case studies.
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Wales Biodiversity Partnership
- Features news, details of current biodiversity issues in Wales and information on how the public can get involved in recording data.
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West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre
- Provides mapping and information on plant and animal species in West Wales, together with details of current projects of particular interest, including red squirrels, dolphins, kestrels and water voles.
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