Site of the Week
English Nature http://www.english-nature.org.uk/
English Nature are responsible for promoting the conservation of wildlife and natural features throughout England; as this covers a considerable range of subjects, this website is a big one. Well designed and easy to navigate, the site gives you access to comprehensive and interesting information about all the National Nature Reserves (NNRs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in England, along with details of the conservation and research work being done around the country. You can search for info on your local area, as well as browse the clickable maps to locate any other places you’re interested in. As well as finding out about specific reserves both inland and around the coasts, you can read about why such areas are important to study and look after. Follow the links and you’ll also find information about the work of English Nature as a whole, facts and figures about conservation areas and sites of special scientific interest, and the latest news on key issues.
Richard Northover
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