Conservation Overseas
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Durrell
Formally Jersey Zoo, the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust works to preserve wildlife around the world and has a particularly important conservation role in Madagascar.
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Madagascar Fauna Group
The Madagascar Fauna Group (MFG) is an international consortium of zoos and related institutions working together to conserve Madagascar's lemurs and other spectacular wildlife.
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Madagascar Wildlife Conservation
Madagascar Wildlife Conservation (MWC) is a malagasy non-profit association, which organises and pursues its own conservation projects.
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The Dodwell Trust
The Dodwell Trust was started in 1995 to help the people of Madagascar through Malagasy radio, and Volunteer schemes.
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Andrew Lees Trust
Set up in memory of Andrew Lees - the Campaigns Director of Friends of the Earth - the trust runs projects that aim to reduce poverty and improve natural resource management, food security, and health practices, especially HIV awareness, for rural communities in the south of Madagascar.
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Galapagos Conservation Trust
The Galapagos Conservation Trust is a UK based charitable organisation whose purpose is to promote knowledge of the Galapagos Islands and to raise funds for the conservation of this unique location and its endemic flora and fauna.
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Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance is dedicated to protecting rainforest and other ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
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World Land Trust
The World Land Trust is a conservation charity that has helped purchase and protect over 300,000 acres of rainforest and other threatened wildlife habitats worldwide.
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GCP
A global alliance linking studies of forest canopies worldwide into a collaborative programme of research, education and conservation addressing biodiversity, climate change and poverty alleviation.
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BAS
A non-governmental organization dedicated to the sustainable management of Belize’s natural resources through leadership and strategic partnerships with stakeholders in order to create a balance between people and the environment.
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PACT
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) is an environmental trust fund serving an enabling and empowering role in the conservation, preservation, enhancement, and management of Belize's natural resources and protected areas. Worth visiting for the theme tune alone!
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LCRS
Las Cuevas aims to encourage scientific study, conservation and exploration of a very remote, unspoilt and wildlife-rich area of Belize.
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Orangutan Appeal
Sepilok Orangutan Appeal UK is a registered charity dedicated to the rehabilitation and preservation of Orangutans and their habitat in the Sabah region of Malaysian Borneo. They are the only authorised charity to work for this amazing Rehabilitation Centre.
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Borneo Orangutan Survival
The BORNEO ORANGUTAN SURVIVAL FOUNDATION is a not-for-profit foundation aimed at the conservation of orangutans and their ecosystem.
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IGCP
The goal of the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) is to ensure the conservation of mountain gorillas and their regional afromontane forest habitat in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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FFI
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world's longest established international conservation body and acts to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, are based on sound science and take account of human needs.
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AWF
For more than 40 years, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has focused exclusively on the continent of Africa. Through these years AWF has played a major role in ensuring the continued existence of some of Africa's most rare and treasured species such as the elephant, the mountain gorilla, rhinoceros and cheetah.
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CITES
The UK site for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species which regulates international trade in over 30,000 species of plants and animals.
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IFAW
The INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE works to improve animal welfare, prevent animal cruelty and abuse, protect wildlife and provide animal rescue around the world.
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Shark Trust
A UK registered marine conservation charity dedicated to promoting the study, management, and conservation of sharks, skates and rays in the UK and throughout the world's oceans.
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OTS
The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is a non-profit consortium that has grown to include 63 universities and research institutions from the United States, Latin America and Australia.
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WildCru
Part of Oxford University, the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) works to achieve practical solutions to conservation problems through original scientific research. They also train committed conservation scientists to conduct research, and to put scientific knowledge into practice.
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EHRA
A very worthwhile and important volunteer project in Namibia which aims to monitor and protect Namibia's desert elephant population by reducing conflict with the human population for water and other resources
UK Based Conservation
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JNNC
The UK Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of the three country nature conservation agencies English Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside Council for Wales.
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The Wildlife Trust
The Wildlife Trusts is a network of 47 local trusts comprising the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife.
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RSPB
The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all.
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Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.
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Marine Conservation Society
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK's national charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife.
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Dragonfly SOciety
The aim of the British Dragonfly Society is to promote and encourage the study and conservation of dragonflies and their natural habitats, especially in the United Kingdom.
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Bat Conservation Trust
The Bat Conservation Trust works towards a world where bats and people live in harmony. They aim to secure and enhance bat populations for future generations to enjoy.
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Butterfly Conservation
Butterfly Conservation has grown steadily to become the largest insect conservation organisation in Europe. They have over 30 regional branches covering the whole of the UK which carry out the vital local conservation tasks.
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BTO
The British Trust for Ornithology has existed since 1933 as an independent, scientific research trust, investigating the populations, movements and ecology of wild birds in the British Isles. Their speciality is the design and implementation of volunteer wild bird surveys.
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Barn Owl Trust
Conserving the Barn Owl and its Environment.
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Devon Wildlife Trust
Our local wildlife trust! Dedicated to all aspects of wildlife conservation in Devon.
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Devon Badger Watch
Badger watching and other wildlife resources in Devon.
Travel Health
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Fit For Travel
A public access website provided by the NHS (Scotland). It gives travel health information for people travelling abroad from the UK.
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases and travel related infections.
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High Altitude Medicine
The High Altitude Medicine Guide provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travellers to high mountainous regions of the world.
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Life Systems
Lifesystems provide medical equipment and advice for explorers, expeditions and travellers all over the world.
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Travel Pharm
Providing travellers with a range of medication and equipment at very competitive prices to make their journey both safer and healthier.
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MASTA
MASTA provide travel health advice on vaccines and immunisations as well as malaria and yellow fever prevention.
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NOMAD
Nomad offers travel health advice, news and a large range of travel health equipment.
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Travel Doctor
A commercial site offering useful health information and customised lists of travel medicine requirements.
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GSK
Malaria Hotspots provides good general information on malaria and its prevention as well as general travel health advice.
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Stratford Pharmacy
An online dispensary offering cheap malarial prophylaxes particularly Malarone. Please note a doctors prescription is required.
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Boots
Another online service offering prescriptions at cheaper than high street prices.
Travel Equipment
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NHBS
The world's largest selection of wildlife, science and conservation books.
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Stanfords
Offer a huge range of maps and travel guides.
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NOMAD
NOMAD TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR clothing, equipment, books and maps, medical supplies and vaccinations.
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Travelling LIght
The UK's leading supplier of hot weather clothing and accessories for men and women.
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Itchy Feet
The outdoor store for all your travel and outdoor needs.
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Outdoor Gear
OutdoorGear UK stocks a wide range of camping equipment, hiking boots, ski wear and general outdoor clothing and equipment at very competitive prices.
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Focalpoint
Focalpoint has been providing friendly, unbiased advice on a wide range of specialist optical equipment Telescopes, Binoculars, Tripods, outdoor clothing, and Accessories for over 20 years.
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Lowepro
A leading brand of quality protective cases for cameras, notebook computers and personal electronics.
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Crumpler
Good quality and very useful camera and laptop bags (but a little wacky!).
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Rohan
Good travel clothing for a wide range of weather and landscapes.
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WILDLIFE.CO.UK
Providing handy water filters for home and travel.
Wildlife Photography
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Nature Photographers Network
The official website of the Nature Photographers Network - an excellent online resource for nature photographers of all skill levels, from beginner to professional.
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Ian Silvester
A site by one of our clients with a good range of wildlife shots and steam trains. An excellent selection of leopard images with a jaguar gallery coming soon!
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Lucid Images
Good photo galleries and some very useful articles on wildlife photography.
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Andy Rouse
One of the UK's best wildlife photographers with some beautiful images.
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Natures Visions
The website of wildlife photographer Mike Powles with some fantastic images.
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Digital Photography Magazine
An online photography magazine with feature articles from leading professionals and the latest product and industry news.
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Wildlife Watching Supplies
A good source of equipment plus useful links and tips for wildlife photographers.
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PhotoLInks
PhotoLinks is the leading online photography directory serving the internet photography community since 1997. They serve over 400,000 visitors a month on a wide variety of photography topics in over 80 categories with more than 24,000 unique listings.
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Vadim Onishchenk
Vadim Onishchenko, Wildlife, Genre & Nature Photographer.
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Munson Photographic
Fine art, nature, landscape, and decorative art products for the home and office. Choose from the many decorative products or select any image in the large galleries and have it custom printed, matted and framed.
Embassies & Tourist Info
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Madagascar Embassy, London
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Belize High Commission, London
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Belize Tourist Board
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Costa Rica Embassy Information - NOT AN OFFICIAL SITE
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Ecuador Embassy Information - NOT AN OFFICIAL SITE
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Ecuador Tourist Board
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Malaysia Tourist Office
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Peru Embassy, London
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Peru Tourist Board
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India High Commission, London
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India Tourist Office
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Sri Lanka High Commission, London
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Sri Lanka Tourist Board
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The Brazil Embassy, London
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Brazil Tourist Office
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Seychelles As Pure As It Gets - official website
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Venezuela Embassy, London
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Rwanda Embassy, London
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Rwanda Tourist Board
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Papua New Guinea High Commission, London
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Papua New Guinea Tourism Authority
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Tanzania High Commission, London
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Tanzania Tourist Board
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Guyana Embassy Information - NOT AN OFFICIAL SITE
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Guyana Tourism Authority
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Panama Consulate, London
Other Travel Companies
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Shetland Wildlife Holidays
Shetland Wildlife Holidays include birdwatching, photography, natural history, painting, adventure cruises, archaeology, culture and walking tours to the islands, speyside and other areas of Scotland.
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Sea Life Surveys
Sea Life Surveys, established twenty-one years ago, was the first and is now the most experienced whale watching, dolphin watching, marine survey, and education programme in the UK.
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WhaleSpotting.co.uk
A site is devoted to the appreciation of whales and other marine life around the west coast of Scotland, with a particular focus on the seas around the South end of the Isle of Skye.
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Argaty Red Kites
Central Scotland's only red kite feeding station where visitors can watch these exciting birds and their spectacular flying.
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Highland Adventure Safaris
Award winning Land Rover Safaris. A unique and exciting way to experience the freedom challenge and exhilaration of this scenic and fascinating environment.
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Wildoutdoors
Wildoutdoors Limited are a company offering specialist guided wildlife holidays, walking, running and cycling tours and events around Scotland.
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Wilderness Scotland
Wilderness Scotland are a specialist adventure holiday provider offering a wide range of guided, self-guided and tailor-made wilderness experiences including walking and hiking expeditions, canoeing and sea kayaking, sailing and mountain biking.
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South West England
Very useful information and links for wildlife holidays in South West England. You can come and visit our office while you’re here!
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Nature Travels
Nature Travels is a UK based tour operator offering a wide range of travel experiences and wildlife holidays in Sweden.
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Husky Holiday
Dog sledding safaries and nature adventures in Sweden.
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Iberian Wlidlife Tours
Wildlife tours and holidays in Spain and Portugal
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Andalucian Guides
Birdwatching holidays and resources in southern Spain.
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Alastair Sawday's Special Places To Stay
Guide books offering wonderfully unique accommodation throughout Europe.
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Quark Expeditions
An American company specialising in comfortable but adventurous wildlife cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic.
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Arctic Kingdom Marine Expeditions
Adventurous Arctic wildlife tours including ice climbing and snorkelling with whales.
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Arctic Odysseys
Founded in 1976, Arctic Odysseys pioneered High Arctic travel and continues its successful small-group format to the North Pole, Arctic Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, Spitsbergen, Russia, and Antarctica.
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Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions offer small, dedicated wildlife cruises around the world, all of which can be booked through Reef and Rainforest Tours.
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Eco Volunteers
Worldwide opportunities for ecotourists in active holidays in wildlife conservation, animal rescue centers and fieldwork.
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African Impact
African Impact offers volunteer work in Africa, working holidays abroad and gap year travel in Africa with a focus on safety, enjoyment and making a real difference in Africa.
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Kenya Wildlife Safaris
Kenya safaris and holidays: Exclusive African safari holidays and safaris in Kenya www.natural-track.com
Useful Information
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GOV.UK Travel Advice
Check the Foreign Office for the latest travel advice.
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Simon Seeks
Travel guides written by experts, enthusiasts and celebrities.
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UKPS
The offical United Kingdom Passport Service (UKPS) website makes applying for a passport as simple and straightforward as possible.
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Moor Trees
Engage people in the issues of climate change through tree-planting, with a community-based approach ensuring project success (and longevity). This is more than simple 'carbon offset', it is social, as well as environmental.
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CarbonNeutral
The CarbonNeutral Company leads the world in helping businesses and individuals tackle their contribution to climate change. Their scope is from strategic consultancy and carbon management for corporate and government clients, through to climate-related gifts available on the high street.
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Climate Care
Climate Care is a service that helps individuals and organisations to repair the damage they do to the climate. Through its award-winning sustainable energy projects Climate Care will reduce pollution (CO2) equal to the amount you create - making your activities climate neutral.
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CO2 Balance
CO2 Balance provide individuals and businesses with a simple, practical and cost-effective way to offset their unavoidable carbon dioxide emissions. Mostly through tree planting.
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Green Guide Online
Discover how to live life naturally with this indispensable directory of natural, ethical and eco-friendly goods and services.
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World Weather
Weather forecasts around the world.
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BSAC
The British Sub Aqua Club is the governing body for sport diving in the UK.
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Fat Birder
The premier web resource about birds, birding & birdwatching for birders.
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PADI
The world's most popular dive organisation.
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Bird Tours
Over 1400 bird reports from 130 countries and a good source of birdwatching resources.
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SurfBirds
A good birding resource.
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Wild Media
Wild Media is an innovative multi-media project providing an open forum on some of the complex issues surrounding our relationship with wild predators in Britain.
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Travellingbirder
Internet portal to bird travel and birding trip reports
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Wildlife Travel
A useful guide to wildlife watching around the world with a particular emphasis on the African migration.
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British Airways
Information on all BA services and deals.