Organisations / sites / projects involved with conservation and research

Alderney Wildlife Trust  aims to promote the conservation and protection of Alderney's terrestrial and marine wildlife and associated habitats, also to promote the conservation and protection of places of scientific interest, amenity value or natural beauty.

The Association of Local Government Ecologists represents professional ecologists working in local government in the UK. In partnership with others, ALGE supports and develops the nature conservation work of local authorities.

The Barn Owl Trust is a registered charity dedicated to conserving the Barn Owl and its environment and is the main source of Barn Owl information in the UK. The Trust's educational work began in1989 and we now also run training courses for ecological consultants and planning officers. We carry out surveys of old buildings due for development, and advise on Barn Owl mitigation measures.

BirdWatch Ireland is Ireland's largest conservation organisation with over 14,000 members and over 22 branches nationwide. We work to protect birds and biodiversity through scientific research, the management of a natural network of nature reserves, policy & advocay and publications.

Blue Ventures Conservation is an award winning UK-based charity dedicated to facilitating projects that enhance global coral reef conservation and research.

British Association of Nature Conservationists (BANC). A network of conservation practitioners, academics and interested individuals analysing the world of nature conservation, debating the values behind policies and legislation and putting new ideas on the agenda.  Runs workshops and conferences, commissions books and reports, and publishes the respected journal Ecos

The British Dragonfly Society promotes and encourages the study and conservation of dragonflies and their habitats in the UK. Get involved – join, become a recorder - visit www.british-dragonflies.org.uk for more information and to find out about British species, current news and where to look for dragonflies (Registered charity 800196).

British Ecological Society. The BES is an active and thriving organisation with something to offer anyone with an interest in ecology.

Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust is the first organisation in Europe committed to the conservation of all invertebrates.

Coastnet is an international networking organisation promoting exchange of ideas, information and expertise.

The Cornwall Wildlife Trust has been a registered charity since 1962. Unlike any other organisation we are concerned solely with Cornwall and all aspects of the county's wildlife and habitats.

The Council for National Parks is the national charity which works to protect and enhance the National Parks of England and Wales.

Countryside Management Association (CMA) The professional body for Countryside Rangers, etc in England and Wales.  CJS is endorsed by CMA and we support them with a percentage of CJS income.

Countryside Recreation Network

Countryside Recreation Network is a network of the key government departments, agencies, and other national organisations in the UK and Ireland who: share information; promote best practice; encourage cooperation in identifying, coordinating and disseminating research related to countryside recreation; promote information exchange and foster debate about relevant trends and issues.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust manages nature reserves and runs conservation projects across the county. Get involved by becoming a member, volunteering or making a donation.

The Dorset Wildlife Trust has a vision for Dorset's environment to be richer in wildlife for everyone. The Trust manages nature reserves for the good of wildlife, is improving public appreciation of wildlife, influences decision makers who affect wildlife & stands up for wildlife against development threats.

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust / Jersey Zoo. Home to CJ Snail (See Our Charities)

Earth Trust  Countryside conservation in Oxfordshire and beyond.

The English Ranger Association (ERA) is a  FREE Membership organisation open to anyone working or volunteering as Rangers or Wardens in England, (or used to be fulltime Rangers or Wardens). Students and supporter members are also welcome. 'ERA is run by Rangers for Rangers'

Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) provides farmers and landowners with practical advice on making adjustments to farm operations and enhancing farm features in order to support wildlife, landscape, archaeology, access and other conservation issues.

The Flora Locale website offers free information on wild plants, habitats and ecological restoration.  The Flora Locale annual training programme provides ideal opportunities to see first hand wild-plant and ecological projects led by experienced practitioners.

The Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust operates throughout East Sussex and Kent rescuing, treating and rehabilitating injured, orphaned, sick and distressed wild animals and birds. Each year we admit in excess of 3000 casualties including badgers, foxes, deer, swans, hedgehogs and birds of every description. Join our Supporter Group for just £10 a year.

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is the county's largest wildlife conservation charity with over 70 nature reserves, more than 19,000 members and 300 volunteers all working towards the protection of wildlife for the future. Our local focus enables us to practically demonstrate good conservation practice as well as develop an extensive local knowledge base.

Gwent Wildlife Trust works locally to make Gwent richer in wildlife. We manage land, influence decision-making and champion the contribution the natural environment makes to everyone's well-being.

Herefordshire Nature Trust is the leading local force for wildlife in Herefordshire.

Hertfordshire Wildlife Trust is the County Wildlife Trust for Hertfordshire.

Landscape ecology is the study of interactions, across space and time, between the structure and function of physical, biological and cultural components of landscapes. The International Association for Landscape Ecology (UK) is a not-for-profit organisation promoting communication between scientists, policy-makers, planners and practitioners; anyone can subscribe. Discover more at www.iale.org.uk

International Ranger Federation (IRF) was founded in 1992 with an agreement between the Countryside Management Association (CMA), representing rangers in England/Wales; the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA); and the U.S.Association of National Park Rangers (ANPR). The IRF has grown to almost 50 member countries working together to share knowledge; resources and expertise in caring for the worlds' protected areas.

The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is responsible for the management of all the land that is leased to it by the Duchy of Cornwall on the inhabited islands, in addition to all the uninhabited islands, islets and rocks.

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust the County Wildlife Trust for Lincolnshire.

The Marine Biological Association is a charity undertaking the latest research to provide information within the fields of coastal and marine ecology and environments.

Marine Conservation Society The leading UK charity specialising in marine conservation.

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust - The Pumlumon Project

Our vision is to inspire and lead radical change in land management to create a more diverse landscape, rich in wildlife and supporting thriving and active communities whose cultural heritage will be more secure.

The MCofS – Working for Scotland’s Mountains and Mountaineers    The MCofS promotes the conservation of the mountaineering environment and your rights as access users to enjoy it. Our new website is at www.mcofs.org.uk, and keeps you up-to-date with what is happening. Please consider supporting our work by joining.

The National Trust  One of the UK's principal conservation charities.

National Trust for Scotland  As NT but in Scotland.

The Natural History Museum's website is the place to learn about the natural world. Whether planning a visit to the Museum, learning more about its dramatic architecture, playing games or discovering Britain's wildlife www.nhm.ac.uk is rapidly becoming the website of choice, with almost eight million visits last year.

Naturenet  Almost all you ever wanted to know about almost everything natural! Sponsored by CJS because we advise so many enquirers to visit the site.

Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust manages the Woodland Education Centre in Devon. Volunteers for conservation tasks or biodiversity surveys welcomed! The Trust also provides practical 'Real World' education to people of all ages on site and through a website receiving up to 1.5 million hits a month.

The Open Spaces Society is Britain’s oldest national conservation body.  We campaign to protect common land, village greens, open spaces and public paths.As a small charity, we rely on subscriptions, donations and legacies.  Contact: Open Spaces Society, 25a Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BA Tel: 01491 573535 Email: hq@oss.org.uk Web: www.oss.org.uk

The People’s Trust for Endangered Species lead the Biodiversity Action Plan's for the noble chafer, violet click and stag beetle and run the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme.  We run an extensive UK events programme and rely on volunteers to participate in national wildlife surveys, our traditional orchard survey. and our hedgerows for dormice project. We also offer grants and internship funding for conservation projects.

Plantlife is the organisation speaking up for the nation’s wild plants. It is the only UK charity dedicated exclusively to conserving wild plants and fungi and the habitats in which they live. You can support Plantlife’s work by becoming a member or volunteering to do a survey or monitor a wild plant site. Why not join us now? To find out more, telephone 01722 342730, email enquiries@plantlife.org.uk or go to our website www.plantlife.org.uk

RSPB  the impressive site for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

The Sand Dune and Shingle Network promotes knowledge exchange and shares good practice through newsletters, publications, events and training. Our website has much information on all aspects of sand dune and shingle management. Members are from many backgrounds from all over the UK and Europe and collaborate widely on research and management projects. 

Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA).   The professional body for countryside staff in Scotland. SCRA give CJS their official endorsement and we give them 10% of all Scottish income.

The Shark Trust is the conservation charity dedicated to the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays. The trust is a membership organisation and relies on its members to fund its conservation work.

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is the County Wildlife Trust for Staffordshire.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is a county-based charity, working for the benefit of wildlife and habitats in Suffolk. Our aim is to safeguard the wildlife and habitats of Suffolk for the future.

Sussex Wetland Landscapes Project promotes the sustainable management of river catchments and their landscapes and the restoration of wetland habitats for people and for wildlife. The project seeks to restore and rehabilitate rivers, wetlands and floodplain woodlands and to ensure the return of key wetland species such as otter, water vole and black poplar. Please contact 01273 497555 or see www.sussexotters.org for further information.

Swift Conservation supports Swifts, brilliant, exciting birds that nest in buildings. Modern and refurbished buildings don't have suitable apertures for them to breed in. The result? A 48% decline in their population since 1999. At this rate Swifts will be extinct by 2030. Find out how easy it is to help them at www.swift-conservation.org   

Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust is an independent conservation charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of 1800 acres of beautiful countryside in Torbay, South Devon including country parks, woodland, farmland, SSSI, National and Local Nature Reserves, historic buildings and archaeological monuments, footpaths and 22 miles of the South West Coast Path.

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

Wild About Britain British wildlife, photography and environment news, forums, events, jobs and product reviews.

The Wild Flower Society

Need to brush up on your botany? Or already a wild plant lover and looking for like-minded people to share this interest? The Wild Flower Society offers field meetings, and correspondence-based learning with experienced botanists through the Wild Flower Diary, for members. All welcome, beginner to expert.

Wildlife & Countryside Link brings together environmental voluntary organisations in the UK united by their common interest in the conservation and enjoyment of the natural and historic environment.  

Wildlife & Countryside Services Ecological Consultancy, Species & Habitat Management, Wildlife Gardening, Environmental Education, Nestboxes, Badger Gates, Newt Fencing, Garden Furniture, Pond Equipment, Solar Lights, Wildflowers Shrubs & Trees, Interpretation Signs.

The Wildlife Trusts comprises 47 individual Wildlife Trusts across the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney. With more than 800,000 members, it’s the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK’s habitats and species, whether in the countryside, in cities or at sea.

Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside Protecting Wildlife for the Future

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.
Manages over 90 nature reserves and runs conservation projects across South and West Wales.  An ideal opportunity for anyone wanting to pursue a career in conservation, with the possibility of getting involved in practical conservation tasks, events, and education activities. 

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust manages over 80 of the best wildlife sites across the region. For information on how to become a member, how to get involved as a volunteer, or attending our range of events, contact the Trust.  

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