Environment

Conservation
www.futureforests.co.uk/ Every day in the UK each of us contributes to climate change through our daily activities - whether it's driving, working, watching TV, shopping or taking a holiday. Almost everything we do will affect our carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
www.groundwork.org.uk/ Our vision is of a society of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy and safe, which respect the local and global environment and where individuals and enterprise prosper.
www.carbonfootprint.com/ Reducing your impact on our environment
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/ Set up to address the damaging effects of climate change. Our aim is to cut emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy.
www.british-trees.com/ The British Trees website aims to be the definitive guide to British tree species on the Internet
www.conservationfoundation.co.uk/ The Conservation Foundation provides a means for people in public, private and not-for-profit sectors to collaborate on environmental causes.
www.woodland-trust.org.uk/ The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.

Derby
www.derbyshirebiodiversity.org.uk/ A one stop shop for biodiversity information in Derbyshire and the Peak District.
www.darleyandnutwood.org.uk/ Darley and Nutwood Local Nature Reserve
www.derby.gov.uk/environment/ Derby City Council Environment homepage
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/ Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity and is part of a national network of 47 local trusts working to protect wildlife.
www.friendsofelvaston.co.uk/ Friends of Elvaston Castle campaign to maintain and restore the listed buildings and gardens as a publicly accessible site.
www.foe.co.uk/ Friends of the Earth. Making life better for people by inspiring solutions to environmental problems
www.derby.gov.uk/environment/wildderby The Derby City Council wildderby project is successfully improving places in Derby for wildlife.
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/DerbyFreecycle/ The Derby Freecycle group is open to all who want to recycle something rather than throw it away who live in or near Derby.
www.derby-cv.org.uk/ The Derbyshire Conservation Volunteers are a local group who undertake practical outdoor tasks to conserve and enhance the wildlife potential of rural and urban sites
www.derbyshireos.org.uk/ The Derbyshire Ornithological Society
www.friendsofallestreepark.org.uk/ The Friends of Allestree Park group is open to anyone who is interested in Allestree Park, its conservation, educational and recreational value.
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/derby The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - Derby office
www.southderbyshirebadgergroup.co.uk/ The South Derbyshire Badger Group is dedicated to the protection of local badgers and their setts.
www.derby.gov.uk/flora/ This website contains information on over 1,600 species of plant growing wild across Derby and Derbyshire today.
www.cyclederby.co.uk/ We have a vision to give every young person in Derby the opportunity and desire to cycle - encouraging them to become Derby’s cycling future by working with schools, colleges, the University, local clubs and community groups.

Flood Information
www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.1048 English Heritage technical guidance on first aid measures to be taken in the aftermath of floods and on flood disaster preparedness.
www.abi.org.uk/ The Association of British Insurers represents the collective interests of the UK’s insurance industry.
www.ciria.org.uk/flooding/ The Construction and Related Industries Association gives advice on the repair and restoration of buildings following floods
www.defra.gov.uk/environ/fcd/default.htm The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has overall policy responsibility for flood and coastal erosion risk in England
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood/ The Environment Agency has an important role in warning people about the risk of flooding, and in reducing the likelihood of flooding from rivers and the sea
www.hpa.org.uk/ The Health Protection Agency guidelines give advice on what measures should be taken to reduce risks of ill health due to water-borne infection
www.floodforum.org.uk/ The National Flood Forum is a community-based network set up by people who have been through the experience of flooding and suffered the distress, losses and frustration that follow.

National
www.waterwise.org.uk/ Aim to reduce water wastage in thje UK
www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/ BBC campaign involving libraries. It is a 3 year project, which aims to get 1 million people involved in nature and their local environment.
www.bbc.co.uk/springwatch/ BBC's Springwatch is the biggest survey ever into the arrival of spring. By collecting information about the first signs of spring, we can help build the most complete picture of the season as it unfolds across the UK.
www.defra.gov.uk/ Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.Works for the essentials of life water, food, air, land. people, animals and plants
www.english-heritage.org.uk/ English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood.
www.greenpeace.org.uk/ Greenpeace stands for positive change through action. We defend the natural world and promote peace.
www.naturalengland.org.uk/ Natural England works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/ The British Science Association is a registered charity that helps to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering in the UK.
www.civictrust.org.uk/ The Civic Trust is an independent, national organisation with charitable status. It is the umbrella body for over 800 civic societies, representing over 250,000 individuals committed to improving and caring for places where people live and work.
www.rspb.org.uk/ The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and other wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ We are the Environment Agency. It's our job to look after your environment and make it a better place - for you, and for future generations.

Recycling
www.freecycle.org/groups/unitedkingdom/ Our mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community.
www.recyclenow.co.uk/ Our Recycle Now website is dedicated to raising recycling awareness and promoting responsible waste management.
www.recycle-more.co.uk/ the one-stop recycling information centre. You will find help and advice on all aspects of recycling at home, at school and in the workplace right here.

Renewable Energy
www.therenewableenergycentre.co.uk/ saving money, saving energy and saving the planet

Transport
www.eta.co.uk/ Environmental Transport Association aims to raise awareness of the impact of excessive car use and help individuals and organisations to make positive changes in their travel habits.
www.seat61.com/ How to travel by train & ship
www.sustrans.org.uk/ Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Our vision is a world in which people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
www.liftshare.com/uk/ To encourage and enable more efficient use of the car

Wildlife
www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ Covers all aspects of British wildlife from birds to wildflowers
www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/ Sea Watch is a national marine conservation research charity dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) around the UK.
www.janegoodall.org.uk/ The Institute is well known for its ground breaking research into chimpanzee behaviour in Tanzania, started by Dr Goodall
www.wwf.org.uk/ World Wide Fund for Nature The world's largest and most experienced independent conservation organisation