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Ancient Monuments Society Society concerned with ancient monuments and for the friends of friendless churches
Architectural Heritage Fund helps to repair and regenerate historic buildings
Architecture on the Web Architecture web sites
Association of Building Preservation Trusts Established as effective agents for the repair, conservation and regeneration of our built heritage.
Association of GeoEnvironmental Specialists Improves the profile and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering in site investigation, design, remediation and construction
Association of Heritage Interpretation UK forum for anyone interested in interpretation
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers The largest organisation in the United Kingdom promoting practical conservation work by volunteers
Building Conservation – UK Organisations Essential building conservation information including articles by leading authorities, contact details for companies, organisations, products and materials
CABE Aims to improve people's lives through better buildings, spaces & places
Centre for Advanced Architectural Studies Concerned with the integration of two apparently diverse fields, architectural history and computing.
Centre for Economic and Social Studies on the Environment Belgian pluri-disciplinary research team which devotes its activities to the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of economic-environmental interactions.
Chartered Institute of Building The professional home of today's managers in construction
Civic Trust Devoted to enhancing the quality of life in Britain's cities, towns and villages, the places where people live, work, shop and relax.
Construction Confederation Represents the interests of over 5000 construction companies in the UK
Folly Fellowship Preserves, promotes and protects for the benefit of the public, follies, grottoes and garden buildings.
Fountain Society Conserves our heritage of fountains from the past and develops new fountains in the present and the future
Georgian Group Saves Georgian buildings, monuments, parks and gardens from destruction or disfigurement, and where necessary encourages their appropriate repair or restoration and the protection and improvement of their setting
Groundwork Trust Leading environmental regeneration charity, from small community schemes to major regional and national programmes
Guild of Master Craftsmen Includes any company or individual who achieves standards of workmanship recognised by their customers
Heritage Co UK Historic houses and inspired architecture is advertised for sale, together with Britain's leading architectural charities and amenity societies web site information.
Historic Houses Association Assists private owners to maintain Britain’s historic houses & gardens for the benefit of the nation & for future generations
Institute of Civil Engineers Educational and qualifying body for civil engineers with over 75,000 members worldwide
Institute of Historic Building Conversation Professional institute which represents conservation professionals in the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Institute of Structural Engineers Concerned with the safety, efficiency and elegance of buildings and engineering structures.
International Council on Monuments and Sites Working for higher standards in the conservation of cultural heritage
Landmark Information Provider of environmental risk information services and solutions.
National Federation of Builders Covering aspects of construction and management.
National Trust Acting as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings
Prince's Trust Helps 14-30 year olds to achieve their potential
Regeneration Unit Pioneered, promots and delivers regeneration initiatives
Royal Institute of British Architects Useful information about architecture, architects and the RIBA
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Professional body that represents, regulates and promotes chartered surveyors and technical surveyors
Royal Town Planning Institute Advancing the science and art of national, regional and local town planning for the benefit of the public
Save Britain's Heritage Places a emphasis on the possibilities of alternative uses for historic buildings
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Largest, oldest and most technically expert national pressure group fighting to save old buildings from decay, demolition and damage
Town & Country Planning Association Campaigns for the reform of the UK's planning system to make it more responsive to people's needs and to promote sustainable development
Victorian Society Founded in 1958 to fight the then widespread hatred of 19th and early 20th century architecture.
World Heritage Committee UNESCO Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

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Arboricultual Association Dedicated to conserving, enhancing and protecting Britain's heritage of amenity trees for the enjoyment and benefit of this and future generations
British Association of Landscape Industries National body representing landscape contractors in the United Kingdom
Garden History Society Promotes the study of the history of gardening, landscape gardening and horticulture in all aspects and promotes the protection and conservation of historic parks, gardens and designed landscapes and advises on their restoration
Historic Gardens Foundation UK charity formed to promote the cause of historic parks and gardens worldwide
Landlife Registered environmental charity taking action for a better environment by creating new opportunities for wildlife and encouraging people to enjoy them
Landscape Character Initiative Concerned with the character of England's countryside at the end of the 20th century
Landscape Design Trust For those interested in landscape design, garden design, landscape architecture and the wide environment
Landscape Institute Institute in the UK for Landscape Architects, incorporating designers, managers and scientists, concerned with enhancing and conserving the environment.
Learning Through Landscapes National charity dedicated to helping schools improve their grounds for the benefit of children
Museum of Garden History World's first Museum of Garden History is at the restored church of St Mary, Lambeth, London
National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens Conserving the widest possible variety of plants is one of the most urgent needs facing conservationists today
National Small Woods Association Aims to promote the management, conservation and rehabilitation of small, under-managed woodlands
Open Spaces Society Exists to protect common land and public rights of way
Plants For A Future Resource centre for rare and unusual plants, particularly those which have edible, medicinal or other uses
Plant Database Databases where you can search against a wide variety of criteria, add plants or modify records to add or update information
Royal Horticultural Society The world’s leading horticultural organisation
Tree Council Working together for trees
Woodland Trust UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage

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Action for Communities in Rural England National association of Rural Community Councils to improve the quality of life of local communities, particularly of disadvantaged people in rural England
Action for Market Towns Promotes the vitality and viability of small towns, helping them to tackle the challenges they face and providing a national focus for critical issues
Biodynamic Agricultural Association Holistic and spiritual understanding of nature and the human being's role
Council for the Preservation of Rural England Your countryside , your voice
Country Land & Business Association Rural Economy Is Our Business
Countryside & Community Research Unit A leading specialist rural research centre
Countryside Foundation for Education Bringing the Countryside into the Classroom
Countryside Alliance The real rural agenda
Historic Houses Association Assists private owners to maintain Britain’s Historic Houses and Gardens for the benefit of the Nation and for future generations’
Inforurale References Online information gateway for rural development
National Farmers Union Democratic organisation representing farmers and growers in England and Wales.
Penrhos Trust Rescuing historic farm buildings that are in danger of becoming lost and reviving them with ecological and organic food businesses
Rural Heart Featuring rural business
Rural History Centre National Centre in England for the study of the history of farming, food and the countryside
RuralNet Supports the work of grass-roots rural development organisations

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Association of Town Centre Management Unifying force for the vast range of private, public and community sector interests that interact with the management, improvement and promotion of the town centre environment
British Urban Regeneration Association Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, experience and information for the emerging regeneration sector
English Historic Towns Forum Promotes and reconciles prosperity and conservation in historic towns
Urban and Economic Development Group Pioneered many of the urban regeneration techniques which have since become commonplace

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Building Conservation Organisations UK Building conservation information, including articles by leading authorities, contact details for companies, organisations, products and materials and details of courses
Business in the Environment Created as a practical networking tool for business, helping companies to make the connection between good environmental practice and sound business performance
Centre for Alternative Technology aiming to 'inspire, inform, and enable' people to live more sustainably
CESSE Best Environmental Directories Best environmental directories
Ends Environmental Data Meeting the environmental information needs of professionals
EnviroBiz UK's premier site for environmental business matters
Envirolink Library Most comprehensive resource of environmental information available on the Internet
Environment Council Habitat on-line - the independent digest of environment and conservation news
Environmental Bodies Council Representative council providing advice on the operation of the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme on behalf of Environmental Bodies.
Environmental Resources Directories Best environmental directories
Environmental Resources by Country Environmental information worldwide
Ergo Guide to sustainable living by the environmental charity Global Action Plan.
Forum for the Future to accelerate the building of a sustainable way of life, taking a positive, solutions-orientated approach
Friends of the Earth Working together to build a better future for ourselves and our planet
Going for Green National environmental awareness campaign aimed at the British public
GreenNet Network specifically designed for environment, peace, human rights and development groups.
Greenpeace As borders and definitions dissolve, protecting the 'environment' is increasingly a test of democracy
NatureNet Voluntary enterprise to provide a good resource for practical conservation on the Web
National Centre for Business & Ecology Details of our diverse services in the area of environmental and social sustainability, together with information on recent projects and activities
Regeneration Through Heritage Source of information and encouragement for people contemplating regenerating industrial buildings for cultural, social and sustainable economic uses
RegenNet Information network for regeneration partnerships
Schumacher Society Our task is to look at the world, and see it whole
Shell Better Britain Campaign Aims to enable effective action for community based sustainable development by providing community project grants, useful information, funding for partnership innovation and building a thriving network of community groups sharing good practice and experience
Sustainable Building Sourcebook Exemplary local government initiatives from around the world, and was The only program recognised from the Unites States. 
Sustainable Communities Network Linking citizens to resources, to create healthy, vital sustainable societies
Sustainability Society Offers a clear and comprehensive guide to environmental issues
Sustainability North West Working through partnership for the sustainable development of North West England
Tidy Britain Group Independent national charity aiming to improve the quality of local environments, by making people aware of how much litter, dog fouling, graffiti and vandalism there is around them and remind them of their role in keeping Britain clean.
Waste Watch National organisation that educates, informs and raises awareness on waste reduction, reuse and recycling
Wildlife Trusts Speaks out for nature in Britain with a network of 46 Wildlife Trusts, more than 150 Urban Wildlife Groups and Wildlife Watch
EU - Sustainable Development Access to significant Sustainable Development web sites
Sustainable Society offer a clear and comprehensive guide to environmental issues.

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Cyclists Touring Club Influential British cycling organisation for individual cyclists and for the whole field of on- and off-road cycling
Environmental Transport Association On the move with the earth in mind
European Local Transport Projects Guide to current transport measures, policies and practices implemented in cities and regions across Europe
Pedestrians Association Covers all aspects of pedestrian welfare
Ramblers Association Works to help all persons to enjoy the countryside
Sustrans Working on practical projects to encourage people to walk and cycle more, to help reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects
Transport 2000 The national environmental transport body


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