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1 | English Nature RIP Facebook Group A Facebook Group has been set-up by Ron Donaldson with the aim of helping anyone connected with the present or legacy organisations keep in touch. It is intended to be a place to share memories, photographs and videos and is especially aimed at people who worked at English Nature from 1990-2006. 49 Club members may find this an interesting discussion group - take a look at it and join-up if you find it of interest! |
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Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales brings together the work of the Countryside Council for Wales, Environment Agency Wales and Forestry Commission Wales, as well as some functions of Welsh Government. Our purpose is to ensure that the natural resources of Wales are sustainably maintained, enhanced and used, now and in the future. Natural Resources Wales has replaced the former Countryside Council for Wales which was re-organised by the Welsh Government from 1 April 2013. |
3 | Scottish Natural Heritage Scottish Natural Heritage is funded by the Scottish Government. Its purpose is to: • promote, care for and improve the natural heritage of Scotland • help people enjoy it responsibly • enable greater understanding and awareness of it • promote its sustainable use, now and for future generations. |
4 | Natural England Natural England is an Executive Non-departmental Public Body responsible to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Its purpose is to protect and improve England’s natural environment and encourage people to enjoy and get involved in their surroundings. Its aim is to create a better natural environment that covers all urban, country and coastal landscapes, along with all of the animals, plants and other organisms that share them with people. |
5 | Centre for Ecology & Hydrology The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is the UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. As part of the Natural Environment Research Council, it provides National Capability based on innovative, independent and interdisciplinary science and long-term environmental monitoring, forming an integral part of NERC's vision and strategy. |
6 | Joint Nature Conservation Committee JNCC is the public body that advises the UK Government and devolved administrations on UK-wide and international nature conservation. It acts as a forum that brings together the UK’s four country conservation bodies. It advises Government and a wide range of bodies to help join up policy and to deliver a strong and cost-effective evidence base. |
7 | Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (Northern Ireland) It advises the Northern Ireland Government on many issues relating to nature conservation and the protection of the countryside. These include planning and landscape issues, national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty; designation of areas of special scientific interest and nature reserves; protection of wildlife species and other nature conservation issues, both terrestrial and marine. |