Science and Environment

Severn Estuary Gateway Severn Estuary Gateway- Links to management groups in the area. The Ussher Society The Ussher Society- Geological society. Profile, history and news with information about research projects and a journal archive. Silvanus Trust Silvanus Trust- Exists to develop the viable and sustainable management of small woodlands in the South West for the benefit of local communities, the beauty of the landscape and … South West Lakes Trust South West Lakes Trust- Responsible for access and recreation on and around 40 lakes in Cornwall, Devon and West Somerset. Includes database of lakes and their facilities, summary… South West Equine Protection South West Equine Protection- Charity dedicated to improving equine welfare from native moorland ponies to abandoned urban horses in Devon and Cornwall. Provides case histories, v… Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust- Local wildlife conservation champion for the two counties. Includes membership and support information. Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign- A coalition of local councils and amenity groups within a twenty mile radius around the airport, opposed to developing a new runway at Gatwick … Solent Protection Society Solent Protection Society- Describes its activities and includes articles, newsletters and information about membership. Hantsmoths Hantsmoths- Information, illustrations and distribution maps for all species of moth found in the counties of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Butterfly Conservation - Sussex Branch Butterfly Conservation - Sussex Branch- Profile, field trips, recent sightings and a gallery of species found in Sussex. Upper Thames Branch of Butterfly Conservation Upper Thames Branch of Butterfly Conservation- Dedicated to the conservation of butterflies and moths. Information about membership, conservation work, sightings, reserves, and ne… Hampshire and Isle of Wight Branch of Butterfly Conservation Hampshire and Isle of Wight Branch of Butterfly Conservation- Dedicated to the conservation of butterflies and moths. Information about membership, events, sightings and news. Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust- Details of organisation, volunteering, reserves, wildlife information and environmental news. The Chiltern Society The Chiltern Society- Details on environmental group whose mission is helping to conserve the amenities, heritage and landscape of 650 square miles of the Chiltern Hills. Sussex Botanical Recording Society Sussex Botanical Recording Society- Studies and records the distribution of wild plants in the counties of Sussex. List of publications and membership details. CPRE Sussex CPRE Sussex- Campaign to Protect Rural England exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natur… North West Swan Study North West Swan Study- Formed in 1988 to study the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor). About the swans, study group, ringing process and reporting swan sightings. Open University Geological Society, North West Branch Open University Geological Society, North West Branch- Society information about geological field trips and other events for the beginner or expert. Food Northwest Food Northwest- Strategic body representing the north-west food and drink industry. News and events, background information, regional partners, and membership information. North West Fungus Group North West Fungus Group- Group promoting an interest in fungi across the counties of the North West. Includes information about fungi, mushrooms and mycology, their collecting tri… The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside- Manages thirty-four nature reserves covering woodland, wetland, upland and meadow. Includes information about n… North East Moth Forum North East Moth Forum- A Yahoo! group for Lepidoptera enthusiasts in Northumberland and Durham. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty- Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area (also a UNESCO European and Global Geopark), with information about c… Natural England - East Midlands Natural England - East Midlands- The statutory service responsible for looking after England's variety of wild plants and animals - the country's biodiversity - and its natural fe… East Midlands Geological Society East Midlands Geological Society- Information on membership, publications and field trips. East Midlands Branch of Butterfly Conservation East Midlands Branch of Butterfly Conservation- Dedicated to the conservation of butterflies and moths. Information about membership, events, sightings and news. Rutland and Leicestershire Panther Watch Rutland and Leicestershire Panther Watch- Tracking possible panther and puma sightings in Leicestershire and Rutland. Includes photographs and lists of sightings by date and locat… The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire- Includes news, reserves, membership, how to help and education. Cambridgeshire and Essex Branch of Butterfly Conservation Cambridgeshire and Essex Branch of Butterfly Conservation- Dedicated to the conservation of butterflies and moths; information about their activities, history, events, research, a… East of England Apples and Orchards Project East of England Apples and Orchards Project- Provides information and support to help preserve heritage orchard fruit varieties of the region.