Science and Environment

National Tree Collections of Scotland National Tree Collections of Scotland- Information about specimen tree collections in Scotland, whether in public, private or charitable ownership. NE Scotland Biodiversity NE Scotland Biodiversity- Promotes action to conserve important species and habitats in Aberdeenshire and Moray. Includes an information and advice section, and details of publica… Botanical Society of Scotland Botanical Society of Scotland- Offers details of events and lecture programmes. Trees4Scotland Trees4Scotland- Provides information for individuals and businesses taking part, and provides details of the managed woodlands being created. Association in Scotland to Research into Astronautics Ltd (ASTRA) Association in Scotland to Research into Astronautics Ltd (ASTRA)- A spaceflight and astronomical society that meets in Glasgow and Airdrie; they manage Airdrie Public Observatory… Friends of the River Kelvin Friends of the River Kelvin- Offers details of group, aims, news and events and contacts. Changeworks Changeworks- Offers details of services, published papers, job vacancies and contacts. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)- Promotes care for the natural heritage, wildlife, habitats, rocks, and landscapes of Scotland. Includes information about their activities and pub… The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds :: Scotland The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds :: Scotland- Promotes conservation of birds and other wildlife in Scotland, through the protection and re-creation of habitats. Inclu… Scottish Countryside Rangers Association Scottish Countryside Rangers Association- An organisation for people who work for Scotland's countryside. Includes history, membership information, and news. Scottish Geology Scottish Geology- Offers information on historical and up to date matters, locations of specific sites, events and contact details. Moray Firth Partnership Moray Firth Partnership- Includes information on the area, latest news, group aims, and grants. Community Recycling Network for Scotland Community Recycling Network for Scotland- Offers information on aims of organisation, list of members, activities, events, newsletters, FAQ, and contact details. Scottish Wild Land Group Scottish Wild Land Group- Campaign group; includes articles, news and events, explanation of aims, and contact details. SW Scotland Branch of Butterfly Conservation SW Scotland Branch of Butterfly Conservation- Offers details of charity, events and projects, sightings, newsletters, reports and contact details. Scotland's National Nature Reserves Scotland's National Nature Reserves- Includes background information on legislation and management, publications, and news. Also offers a guide to individual reserves with visitor… Friends of the Earth Scotland Friends of the Earth Scotland- Covers campaigns on environmental justice, Harris superquarry and genetic modification (GM) of food. Green office guide. NESBReC (North East Scotland Biological Records Centre) NESBReC (North East Scotland Biological Records Centre)- Collates and disseminates records of flora and fauna in the Grampian area; includes a database, searchable by species, map… Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful- Environmental charity committed to making Scotland clean, green and more sustainable. Scotland's Moorland Forum Scotland's Moorland Forum- Strives to sustain and enhance the extent, diversity and range of habitats, species and enterprises encompassing moorland. The Shiant Isles The Shiant Isles- All about the archaeology, geology, and natural history of the Shiant Isles in North West Scotland, in connection with the book 'Sea Room' by Adam Nicolson, the … Scottish Crop Research Institute Scottish Crop Research Institute- Conducts research into plant molecular biology, virology, nematology, pathology, physiology, and metabolism. The Environmental Research Institute The Environmental Research Institute- A Thurso based facility capable of undertaking research activities. Information on education and training, facilities, research fields and st… Forestry Commission Scotland Forestry Commission Scotland- Offers details of areas covered, industry licences, education and contact information. Central Scotland Forest Central Scotland Forest- Environmental regeneration project. Seeks to transform the landscape and quality of life in a swathe between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Overview, projects, ne… North West Waste Plan North West Waste Plan- Provides the text of the document in Adobe Acrobat format, as well as a background to the plan. Living by the Loughshore Living by the Loughshore- Provides a guide to the province's loughs. Research and Special Collections Available Locally (NI) Research and Special Collections Available Locally (NI)- RASCAL is the result of a two year mapping project based at Queen's University Belfast to create and develop a new electro… Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Wetlands Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Wetlands- Provides information about the management strategy, wildlife and archaeology of the lough and wetlands. Department of the Environment Department of the Environment- Contains information on a number of NI environmental agencies.