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Following on from the success of last year's Recorders Conference, this year we are holding a joint event with the Biodiversity... [read more]
Volunteers are needed to carry out orchard surveys within South Somerset. The surveys will include initial assessments of orchards to... [read more]
Links
Land Management and Nature Conservation
Conservation Evidence – online journal featuring case study documenting the effectiveness of a conservation management intervention.
Exmoor National Park Authority – conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park.
FWAG South West - independent farm conservation and agri-environment advice in the South West.
National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NAAONB) – for links to the AONBs in Somerset; Mendip Hills, Blackdown Hills and Quantock Hills.
People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) – provide direct support for conservationists, and involve the public and volunteers in practical action to help threatened species and habitats.
Private Nature Reserve Network (PNR) – provides a forum for individuals and groups who manage land for wildlife conservation in Somerset to meet and share advice with other nature reserve owners.
Small Woodland Owner’s Group – support woodland owners all across the country, to manage their woodlands, increase their skills and knowledge and assist with improving biodiversity on their land.
Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT) – the county's leading environmental charity delivering a targeted approach to landscape scale conservation and sustainable land management.
Suppliers of Specialist Equipment
Alana Ecology – suppliers of field equipment for wildlife research, ecology, environmental research, garden wildlife, working with nature, conservation, and field work.
Brunel Microscopes - have more than 23 years experience in providing microscopy solutions to suit all needs.
British Wildlife Publishing – produce an independent bi-monthly magazine covering all aspects of British natural history and conservation. Also publish natural history books.
Envisage Wildcare – stock a wide range of professional products for ecology, countryside management, environmental education and wildlife conservation.
NHBS Environment Bookstore – a leading supplier of books and wildlife equipment for science, conservation and wildlife.
Summerfield Books – leading specialists in the supply of books on botany, plant science and arboriculture.
UKGE Ltd – specialise in geological equipment, supplying geological tools, microscopy equipment, field equipment, books, maps and particle analysis supplies.
Where-Wolf – supply the Where-Wolf card, a very handy grid reference finder for use with ordnance survey maps, and other outdoor equipment.