Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea - sustainable development of  coastal and marine environment through scientific, legal and policy research, advisory and public awareness activities.

African Wildlife Foundation - leading international conservation organization focused solely on Africa working to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa endure forever.

All Species Foundation - dedicated to the complete inventory of all species of life

Amazon Co-op - products harvested and produced by the indigenous communities in the Amazon

Amazonia - project of Institute for Environmental Security whose mission is to advance global environmental security by promoting the maintenance of the regenerative capacity of life-supporting eco-systems.

Amazonia Br - a multicultural exhibition gathering a wealth of knowledge about the Amazonian region

Amazon Watch - works to defend the environment and rights of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin.

Amizade - promoting volunteerism in Brazil

Animal Info - creating a lasting audio-visual record of life on Earth.

The Ape Alliance - working for the conservation and welfare of apes

Association of National Park Authorities - the UK's 14 National Parks are part of a global family of 6,555 protected areas, covering one million square kilometres or 12% of the Earth's surface.

Barn Owl Trust - founded by a small group of volunteers who believed not only that they could reverse this decline through practical conservation work, but also that they could use people's interest in the Barn Owl to increase environmental awareness.

The Bat Conservation Trust - working to conserve bats and their habitats

Biodiversity Hot spots - the richest and most threatened reservoirs of plant and animal life on Earth

BioGems - from the Natural Resources Defense Council

BirdLife International - a world-wide partnership of organisations, working for the diversity of all life through the conservation of birds and their habitats, leading authority on the status of the world's birds and their habitats.

Birdlinks - links to over 500 sites / pages of interest to birdwatchers in the UK

The Borneo Project - partners with indigenous organizations and communities of Sarawak and Sabah, Malaysia to protect their ancestral lands & rainforests.

The Born Free Foundation - an international wildlife charity working throughout the world to prevent wild animal suffering and protect threatened species in the wild.

British Ecological Society - the BES is an organisation with something to offer anyone with an interest in ecology. Academic journals, teaching resources, meetings for scientists and policy makers, career advice and grants for ecologists are just a few of the Society's areas of activity.

British Naturalists' Association - national body for naturalists

British Trees - British Trees Conservation Information

Buglife - organisation in Europe committed to the conservation of all invertebrates

Butterfly Conservation - ultimate goal is to help restore a balanced countryside with butterflies and other wildlife restored to the profusion that they, and we, once enjoyed.

The Bushmeat Campaign -site with information about the bushmeat trade that is rapidly wiping out African Wildlife

The Bushmeat Research Programme - at the Institute of Zoology is involved in research to enhance our understanding of the bushmeat trade in West and Central Africa.

Care for the Wild International - helping fight cruelty and trying to prevent the suffering which is inflicted upon wildlife and protect from exploitation.

CEEI - Center for Environmental Education and Information (USA)

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) - an international research and global knowledge institution committed to conserving forests and improving the livelihoods of people in the tropics.

Conservation Foundation - founded by David Bellamy and David Shreeve to provide a means for people in public, private and not-for-profit sectors to collaborate on
environmental causes.

Conservation International - mission to conserve the Earth's living heritage, our global biodiversity, and to demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature.

The Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR) -is the current instrument guiding international cooperation on the protection of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic.

Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) - a gateway to Arctic related information as it relates to the Arctic Council, its Working Groups, Permanent Participants and Observers.

Convention on Biological Diversity - signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the Convention on Biological Diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development.

Convention on International Trade inEndangered Species UK - aims to provide information and updates on CITES-related matters as they pertain to the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories .

Council for National Parks -charity that works to protect and enhance the national parks of England and Wales and areas that merit national park status; promoting understanding and quiet enjoyment of them for the benefit of all.

CountryGoer - promoting access to and within Britain's countryside by public transport

The Countryside Trust - conserving the countryside by helping people raise funds and recruit volunteers

Declining Amphibians Populations Task Force - determining the nature, extent and causes of declines of amphibians throughout the world, and to promote means by which declines can be halted or reversed.

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through anti-poaching, regular monitoring, research, education and support of local communities.

Earth Culture - North Carolina Rainforest Action Site

EarthWatch - connects volunteers to practical projects

EIA - Environmental Investigation Agency - an international campaigning organisation committed to investigating and exposing environmental crime.

English Nature - government agency for conservation of wildlife and natural features

The Environment Agency - job is to look after your environment and make it a better place - for you, and for future generations.

Environment Wales - supporting and encouraging voluntary action

European Centre for Nature Conservation - an independent organization working for the conservation and sustainable use of Europe 's nature, biodiversity and landscapes.

European Environment Agency - aims to support sustainable development and to help achieve significant and measurable improvement in Europe 's environment through the provision of timely, targeted,
relevant and reliable information to policy making agents and the public.

FERN - the EU forest campaign

Forest Conservation Portal - rainforest, forest and biodiversity conservation news & information

Forest Stewardship Council UK - an international not-for-profit membership-based organization that brings people together to find solutions to the problems created by bad forestry practices and to reward good forest management.

Forest Stewardship Council International - international organisation that brings people together to find solutions which promote responsible stewardship of the world's forests.

Forestry Commission - the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain 's forests and woodlands.

Froglife - info. on native amphibians and reptiles of Britain and Ireland

Fundació Natura - Spanish NGO devoted to the conservation of biological diversity

Global Biodiversity Information Facility - facilitating digitisation and global dissemination of primary biodiversity data, so that people from all countries can benefit from the use of the information, is the mission of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)

Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) -works hard to improve management and conservation of coral reefs by providing manuals, equipment, databases, training, problem solving, and helps with finding funds for reef monitoring

Global Forest Watch - linking forests and people

The Global Trees Campaign - conserving threatened trees and their habitats

Good Beach Guide - independent guide to the quality of Britain's bathing waters

Good Wood Guide - helping make the best choice when buying or using wood for your next DIY, self build or construction project

The Gorilla Foundation - promotes the protection, preservation and propagation of gorillas

Greenforce - environmental surveys in developing countries

The Haribon Foundation - sustainable development for the Philippines

The Herpetological Conservation Trust - UK based charity and charitable company established to further the conservation of amphibians and reptiles

Illegal-logging.info - provides background information on the key issues in the illegal logging debate, together with news stories, information on events, key documents and links to other relevant websites.

Indian Tiger Welfare Society - founded to spread awareness and work towards building safe haven for tigers that include Royal Bengal tiger, and Indian white tiger.

International Dolphin Watch - the study and conservation of Dolphins.

International Fund for Animal Welfare - respected force for animal welfare and environmental protection in the UK, with more than 800,000 supporters who support national and international efforts to protect animals from cruelty and preserve their habitats.

International Snow Leopard Trust - information and conservation of snow leopards

Iracambi - Brazilian Atlantic rainforest conservation

IUCN Redlist of threatened species - assesses the conservation status of species, subspecies, varieties and even selected subpopulations on a global scale in order to highlight taxa threatened with extinction, and therefore promote their conservation.

IUCN The World Conservation Union - important conservation network bringing together 82 States, 111 government agencies, more than 800 non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a unique worldwide partnership.

Jane Goodall Institute UK - working to prevent their extinction, through conservation, research and education.

The Jatun Sacha Foundation - conservation, research, education (Ecuador)

The John Muir Trust - the Trust was formed to protect and conserve wild places and to increase awareness and understanding of the value of such places.

Leicester Primate Concern - links to African sanctuaries

Lifeforce - Satpura Tiger Reserve

Mammal Society - works to protect British mammals, halt the decline of threatened species, and advise on all issues affecting British Mammals. We study mammals, identify the problems they face and promote conservation and other policies based on sound science.

Marine Stewardship Council - an independent non-profit organisation that promotes responsible fishing practices.

Marinet - campaigning to protect the marine environment

Mayor of London biodiversity strategy - the Mayor's proposals for promoting and protecting biodiversity in London are set out in his biodiversity strategy.

National Biodiversity Network - UK web-based route to wildlife information.

National Small Woods Association - promoting the management, conservation and rehabilitation of small, undermanaged woodlands

The National Trust - a guardian for the nation in the acquisition & protection of threatened coastline, countryside & buildings

Natural Environment Research Council - funds world-class science in universities and our own research centres that increases knowledge and understanding of the natural world.

The Nature Conservancy - US based habitat conservation

Naturenet - independent countryside and conservation website.

One Planet, One Life & The Sixth Mass Extinction - info about the future and a probable mass extinction if we continue at this pace

The Orangutan Conservancy - dedicated to the conservation of orangutans and their habitat.

The Orangutan Foundation - supports conservation work in Indonesia and Malaysia and to raise funds and awareness in the UK and overseas

Orangutan Health Project - investigates the special behaviours and ecological conditions necessary to maintain health in wild orangutans

Planta Europa - network of independent organisations, non-governmental and governmental, working together to conserve European wild plants and fungi.

Plantlife International - acts directly to stop common wild plants becoming rare in the wild, to rescue wild plants on the brink of extinction, and to protect sites of exceptional botanical importance.

Protect our Woodland - formed by a group of Worthing residents concerned over the threat of road building and a housing development damaging a unique local area, POW! has captured the mood of environmentalists up and down the country.

Planet Ark - aims to show people and business how to reduce their impact on the environment (Australia)

Planetary Coral Reef Foundation - to stop destruction of world's reefs

Project Las Piedras - investigating the ecological consequences of hunting on mammals along this river (Peru)

Rainforest Action Network - rainforest campaigns organisation

Rainforest Foundation UK - supports indigenous people and traditional populations of the world's rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights by assisting them

Rainforest Information Centre - volunteer organisation dedicated to the protection of the Earth's remaining rainforests and the indigenous people who depend on them.

Rainforest Portal - committed to protection of tropical rainforests and the rights of their inhabitants

ReefBase - online information system

Reticule - find wildflowers online

River Ocean Foundation - a charity dedicated to increasing awareness and encouraging care for our water environments. Our activities are focused in the fields of environmental education and research.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and other wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all.

Sakhalin Environment Watch - Shell is spearheading an oil and gas extraction project in Sakhalin Island, a far eastern Russian territory. This development will affect the world's last 100 or so western pacific grey whales; destroy the marine environment; and threaten the livelihood of tens of thousands of fishermen.

Save the lakes - Southern Cape South Africa

Seal Conservation Society -a non-profit charitable organisation set up with the aim of protecting and conserving pinnipeds worldwide

Seed Savers - founded in 1986 to preserve the diversity of our cultural plants. Activities include a newsletter, seed exchange, seed bank, frequent events and workshops.

The Shared Earth Trust - promoting low-input methods of land management

The Shark Trust - promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays.

Sierra Club, BC - Sierra Club, British Columbia Rainforest Site

Species Dictionary - aims to provide a standard reference for names of organisms found in the United Kingdom.

Traffic - wildlife trade monitoring network

Tree Council - promotes the planting and conservation of trees in town and countryside. An umbrella body for 150 organisations working together for trees and a forum for tackling issues relating to trees and woods.

Trees for Life - dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland

UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) - species & habitats conservation

United Nations Environment Programme - providing leadership and encouraging partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

UK Biodiversity - website supporting the implementation of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) on behalf of the UK Biodiversity Partnership and the UK Government

UK Wildlife Helpline -voluntary service provides telephone information on all things to do with UK Wildlife, from identification of flora and fauna, i.e. flowers, birds, butterflies, and animals through to contact information for specialist charities, organisations and welfare groups.

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) - global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment

Whales Online - information site dedicated to the conservation of cetaceans in the Southern Hemisphere

Wild About Britain - online home to British wildlife and the environment.

Wild About Woods - celebration of Britain's ancient woodland

The Wild Flower Society - for amateur botanists/wild flower lovers in the UK

WildNet Africa - link with Africa's wildlife

The Wildlife Trusts - there are 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the whole of the UK , the Isle of Man & Alderney. Working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.

Wolf Trust - a charity for the understanding of wolves advocating a revival of the natural heritage of the Highlands of Scotland through a reintroduction and recovery of wolves.

Woodland Trust - UK charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage

World Conservation Monitoring Centre - information services on the conservation and sustainable use of species and ecosystems, and supports others in the development of their own information systems.

World Land Trust - forest conservation

World Parrot Trust - promoting the survival of all parrot species and the welfare of individual birds.

WWF-UK - working on a very broad scale for both global and local environmental issues.