The National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
An independent organisation that acts on behalf of AONBs in England and Wales. The website provides news, a database and an online reference library.
British Waterways
A public corporation that owns and maintains 2,000 miles (3,220 km) of the country’s network of inland canals and waterways. The website provides a number of downloads. Visit Waterscape
for details about news, events, places to eat and drink, dynamic mapping, holidays and things to do on and around the waterways.
Council for National Parks
The charity that works to protect and enhance the National Parks of England and Wales, and areas that merit National Park status and promote understanding and quiet enjoyment of them for the benefit of all.
CoastNET
A national network that was established in 1995 and now provides a practical network for the exchange of information, ideas and expertise in the sustainable management of the coastal and marine environment.
England's Community Forests
Represents England's 12 community forests partnerships, which are engaged in regenerating large areas on the urban fringe for forestry, conservation and recreation.
Country Parks
This website is funded by the Countryside Agency and the Civic Trust’s Country Parks Network (CPN) to help professionals manage and develop their parks.
Marine Conservation Society
MCS is the UK's national charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife.
The National Forest
A forest in the making: a place of 520 square kilometers [200 square miles] spanning three counties in the English Midlands.
Waterscape
This website is packed with information about things to do and places to visit on the British Waterways network as well as on other rivers, navigations, drains and canals. The site offers detailed information about individual waterways, maps, news, events, activities, holidays, and places to eat and drink.
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
The largest international wetland conservation charity in the UK and its mission is to conserve wetlands and their biodiversity. Based in Slimbridge, the WWT has 6 visitor centres in England, and one each in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, where people can get closer to wetland birds and enjoy spectacular wetland landscapes in a welcoming and friendly environment.
Woodland Trust
The UK’s leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.
