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Action for the River Kennet (ARK)One of the UK's rivers trusts and a charity working at a catchment scale to protect and improve the River Kennet, its tributaries and the River Pang – one of England's most important chalk streams – through habitat restoration, water-quality monitoring and campaigning.
kennetandpang.org |
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Berkshire & Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife TrustThe leading local charity protecting wildlife and restoring iconic landscapes across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, caring for around 80 nature reserves, running events and inspiring people to act for nature.
bbowt.org.uk |
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Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire Bat GroupWorks to raise awareness of bats across Berkshire and South Bucks through public events and surveys, and to improve the conservation of bats and their roosting, feeding and hibernation habitats.
berksbats.org.uk |
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Berkshire Birdwatching DirectoryAn online directory of birdwatching sites, information and recording for Berkshire, run in association with the Berkshire Ornithological Club.
berksoc.org.uk |
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Berkshire BodgersThe Association of Pole-Lathe Turners and Green Woodworkers aka "The Bodgers" was created in 1990 by a group of like-minded individuals who wanted to promote the art of pole-lathe turning and green woodworking to the rest of the world.
bodgers.org.uk |
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Berkshire Community FoundationA grant-making charity that channels funding from donors to community groups and projects across Berkshire, including environmental and nature initiatives.
berkshirecf.org |
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Berkshire Conservation VolunteersA volunteer group carrying out practical conservation work – habitat management, woodland and green-space tasks – at sites across Berkshire.
berkshireconservationvolunteer |
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Berkshire Farm GirlAward-Winning young farmer sharing life on the farm through events, education & media
berkshirefarmgirl.co.uk |
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Berkshire Geoconservation GroupA volunteer group working with local authorities, landowners and the public to safeguard Berkshire's geological sites and to promote understanding of the county's geology and geodiversity.
berksgeoconservation.org.uk Berkshire GreenpeaceThe Berkshire local group of Greenpeace, campaigning and raising awareness on environmental and climate issues as part of the national network.
greenpeace.org.uk |
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Binfield Badger GroupA volunteer group protecting badgers and their setts in the Binfield area, offering advice, monitoring and support on badger-related issues.
binfieldbadgers.org.uk |
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Birds of BerkshireAn online resource for bird sightings, records and news across Berkshire, supporting county birdwatching and recording.
berksbirds.co.uk |
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Blackwater Valley Countryside PartnershipA partnership managing and improving the countryside and green spaces of the Blackwater Valley, offering volunteering, events and learning along the river corridor.
hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/finder/blackwatervalley |
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Blackwater Valley Countryside TrustA charity supporting the conservation and enjoyment of the Blackwater Valley, with volunteering, events and guided walks along the valley.
bvct.org.uk |
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Bracknell Forest Natural History SocietyA local society promoting interest in and the study of natural history in the Bracknell Forest area through talks, walks and events.
bfnathistsoc.org.uk |
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British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (TCV)Now The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), a national charity that brings people together to carry out practical conservation work and reconnect communities with their local green spaces.
tcv.org.uk |
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BuglifeEurope's only organisation devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates, working to halt the decline of insects and other invertebrates and protect the habitats they depend on.
buglife.org.uk |
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Campaign to Protect the Rural England (CPRE)The countryside charity (formerly the Campaign to Protect Rural England), campaigning for a beautiful and living countryside, thriving rural communities and action on climate and nature.
cpre.org.uk |
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Canals and Rivers TrustThe charity that cares for England and Wales's network of canals and rivers, maintaining waterways and towpaths and protecting the wildlife and heritage they support.
canalrivertrust.org.uk |
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Christian Climate Action West BerksChristian Climate Action is a prayerful community of Christians supporting each other to take meaningful action in the face of imminent and catastrophic anthropogenic climate breakdown.
christianclimateaction.org |
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Earley Environmental GroupEncourages interest in all matters concerning the environment – wildlife, conservation and the environmental issues of modern society – in the Earley area, developing skills and knowledge and carrying out practical tasks. Open to all.
earleyenvironmentalgroup.co.uk |
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East Garston Eco Group (EGEG)Set up in 2022 to explore the connections between nature, climate and carbon footprints and the choices we make around food, heating, travel and the things we buy. Also runs a thermal-imaging camera loan scheme.
eastgarston-pc.gov.uk |
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Eco Friends West BerkshireAims to help everyone – including businesses and community groups in the area – reduce single-use plastic and their carbon footprint, by bringing together all aspects of reduce, reuse, repair and recycle.
www.eco-friends.org.uk |
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Econet Conservation VolunteersA Reading-based group of conservation volunteers carrying out practical habitat-management tasks across the area's green spaces and nature sites.
econetreading.org.uk |
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Evergreen 2000 TrustBased in Britwell, Slough, a fully volunteer-run group that helps preserve the local landscape by litter-picking, tree planting and laying paths.
evergreen2000trust.org.uk |
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Ewhurst ParkRewilding estate. Ewhurst Park is where wildness is celebrated; where flowers blossom; where organic, fresh fruits and vegetables grow in abundance; where deer roam freely; and where cows, pigs and beavers create a mosaic of habitats that benefit nature.
ewhurst-park.com |
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Field Studies CouncilAn environmental education charity providing outdoor learning, field courses and resources to connect people of all ages with the natural world.
field-studies-council.org |
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Five a Day Market GardenBased in the village of Englefield, West Berkshire, Five a Day improves community wellbeing by managing a growing space that offers horticultural education and therapy and access to healthy, naturally grown produce.
fiveaday.org.uk |
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Food4FamiliesA community food-growing project supporting people in the Reading area to grow their own food through community gardens and growing schemes, promoting healthy eating and wellbeing.
food4families.org.uk |
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Friends of Lavells LakeA volunteer group supporting Lavell's Lake nature reserve near Dinton Pastures, helping with habitat management, wildlife recording, events and guided walks at this important birdwatching site.
lavells.org.uk |
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Friends of Linear ParkThe friends group for the Linear Park along the Holybrook in Calcot, Reading. It holds activity days, manages a community garden and monitors local wildlife in partnership with West Berkshire Council.
holybrook-pc.gov.uk |
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Friends of the Emm BrookA community group caring for the Emm Brook in Wokingham, carrying out conservation and clean-up work and running events to protect and enhance the brook and its wildlife.
foteb.org.uk |
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FroglifeA national wildlife charity committed to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles – frogs, toads, newts, snakes and lizards – and the habitats they depend on.
froglife.org |
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Good Hope FarmGood Hope Farm is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) for the benefit of adults with Learning Disabilities and the local community.
Good Hope Farm is being designed as a small organic farm growing vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs. www.goodhopefarm.org.uk/goodhopefarm.org.uk |
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Goring and Streatly Sustainability GroupA community group promoting sustainable living and environmental action in Goring and Streatley, running local initiatives and events to cut carbon and support nature.
gssgorguk.wordpress.com |
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Goring Gap Active TravelA community group promoting walking, cycling and other active, low-carbon travel in and around the Goring Gap.
goringgapactivetravel.co.uk |
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Great Green BedwynA community climate-action group just across the border in Wiltshire that works closely with HEAT and the Hungerford Repair Cafe, bringing the local community together to share ideas and reduce carbon footprints.
greatgreenbedwyn.org.uk |
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Greater Reading Environmental GroupA network linking environmental and community groups across the Greater Reading area, sharing information and supporting local action on nature and climate.
gren.org.uk/index |
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Greener Greenham GroupAims to green the Greenham area through tree planting and improving community spaces, helping tackle the environmental crisis while bringing neighbours together – over 80 trees and thousands of bulbs planted in three years.
greenergreenhamgroup.org.uk |
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Greener KingsclereReduce - Reuse - Refill - Recycle
We are sharing ways to make Kingsclere a more planet-friendly village. Our main effort is a Repair Cafe 5 times per year. facebook.com/GreenerKingsclere |
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Greening Cold Ash ParishFormed around 15 years ago to promote green issues within the parish of Cold Ash, helping individuals and the community reduce their use of non-renewable energy through events such as swap shops, litter picks, films and EV demonstrations.
capgg.org.uk |
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Groundwork South EastPart of the Groundwork federation, a charity that works with communities to create greener, healthier neighbourhoods and to deliver environmental, training and regeneration projects.
www.groundwork.org.uk/south |
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Hungerford Environmental Action Team (HEAT)A group of local people who care passionately about the environment and want to protect it, setting annual objectives to reduce Hungerford's carbon footprint through positive action; holds a monthly action meeting.
www.hungerfordenvironmentalactionteam.com/HEAT |
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Hungerford Food CommunityA community organisation built on the belief that the choices we make about the food we buy, cook and eat affect our health, environment and local economy; supports reducing food waste and packaging and runs cooking projects with schools and community groups.
hungerfordfoodcommunity.org |
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Hungerford Repair CaféA free community event where skilled, friendly volunteers work alongside visitors to repair clothes, furniture, electrical items, electronics, garden tools and toys.
repaircafe.org/en |
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Kennet and Avon Canal TrustA charity dedicated to conserving, restoring and promoting the Kennet and Avon Canal, supporting its heritage, wildlife and use by the community.
katrust.org.uk |
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Lambourn Environmental GroupOn a mission to help alleviate climate change, increase biodiversity and enhance the vibrancy of Lambourn and its surrounding countryside through engaging, enjoyable initiatives such as planting hedges, trees and wildflowers.
lambournjunction.uk |
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Loddon Fisheries and Conservation ConsultativeA consultative body bringing together angling and conservation interests on the River Loddon, working to improve the river's fisheries, water quality and habitats.
lfcc.org.uk |
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Moor Green Lakes GroupEstablished in 1993 to help manage the Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve in the Blackwater Valley near Finchampstead, improving the site for wildlife and recording and monitoring its species.
mglg.org.uk |
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Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC)A Defra website providing authoritative geographic information about the natural environment – designated sites, habitats and land use – from across government on an interactive map.
magic.defra.gov.uk |
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Natural EnglandThe government's adviser for the natural environment in England, working to protect and restore nature, designate and manage protected sites and help people enjoy the outdoors.
gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england |
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Newbury and Thatcham Green GymAn active, free voluntary group that combines staying fit with carrying out conservation work at various locations around Newbury and Thatcham.
newburyandthatchamgreengym.org.uk |
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Newbury and Thatcham Repair CaféHolds monthly events where skilled volunteers help local people repair electrical items, gadgets, clothing, toys, household objects and garden tools, reducing waste and saving money.
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Newbury Community Resource CentreOperates a furniture and household-goods re-use service (the Community Furniture Project), enabling people to donate items that help others improve their living conditions and benefit the most vulnerable in the community.
n-c-r-c.org/community-furniture-project |
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Newbury and District Gardeners AssociationThe local association for anyone with an interest in gardening or gardens
newburygardeners.org.uk |
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Newbury Bee KeepersIf you’re a local beekeeper, considering keeping bees
for the first time or are just interested in honey bees we’re here to help. newburybeekeepers.org.uk |
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Newbury District Ornithological ClubA club for birdwatchers in the Newbury district, organising field trips, indoor meetings and bird recording across West Berkshire.
newburybirders.co.uk |
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Newbury Environment & Wildlife TeamHas acquired 37 acres of land next to Newbury town centre, with permission to turn it into a public-access nature reserve, and offers volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
newt.earth |
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Newbury Flood & Drainage Action GroupThis group is the online presence of the Newbury Flood and Drainage Action Group.
We exist to promote understanding of the causes of flooding in Newbury and to work with the statutory Flood Risk Management Authorities (FRMAs) the Emergency Services and representatives of communities in the area to reduce flood risk and harm to people, properties and the environment (natural and built) caused by flood events in our area. facebook.com/groups |
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Newbury Friends of the EarthA local group of the national Friends of the Earth network, campaigning for change on causes that matter to the area, the UK and beyond, and helping to make the local area more climate-friendly.
newburyfoe.co.uk |
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North Wessex Downs National LandscapeThe team caring for the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (formerly AONB), working to conserve and enhance one of England's largest protected landscapes and helping people enjoy it.
northwessexdowns.org.uk |
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Padworth Environmental GroupA community environmental group in Padworth, West Berkshire, working on local conservation, sustainability and wildlife-friendly initiatives.
facebook.com/PadworthEnvironmentalGroup |
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Pangbourne & Whitchurch Sustainability Group (PAWS)A collective endeavour nurturing a green ethos and encouraging sustainable practices within the Pangbourne and Whitchurch community.
pawsg.com |
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Penny Post Eco PodcastA podcast for West Berkshire and surrounding areas spotlighting inspiring local green initiatives and local views on global issues, presented by Penny Locke.
pennypost.org.uk/eco-podcast |
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People Planet PintLocal meet-ups (with Small99) where people find out what's happening locally on sustainability and how to get involved.
small99.co.uk/people-planet-pint-meetup |
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PlantlifeA national conservation charity working to protect wild plants, fungi and their habitats – from meadows and woodlands to road verges – and to inspire people to value them.
plantlife.org.uk |
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Project Wild ThingA movement (born from the film Project Wild Thing) that campaigns to reconnect children and families with nature and outdoor play, tackling 'nature deficit'.
thewildnetwork.com |
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Purley Sustainability GroupSupports the Purley-on-Thames community to live more sustainably through community growing spaces, reduce-reuse-recycle advice, a repair cafe, flood-prevention advice, better local transport and community energy.
purleysustainability.co.uk |
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Reading & District Natural History SocietyA long-established society fostering the study and enjoyment of natural history in the Reading area through talks, field meetings and recording.
rdnhs.org.uk |
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Reading Climate Action NetworkA network coordinating climate action across Reading, bringing together residents, community groups, businesses and the council to help deliver the town's climate strategy.
readingcan.org.uk |
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Reading Friends of the Earth GroupThe Reading local group of Friends of the Earth, campaigning and raising awareness on environmental and climate issues as part of the national network.
groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/groups/reading-friends-of-the-earth |
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Reading Voluntary ActionThe infrastructure body supporting Reading's voluntary and community sector with advice, training and volunteering support, including for environmental organisations.
rva.org.uk |
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River Thames SocietyA charity that champions the River Thames along its length, working to protect its environment, heritage and amenity for those who live by, work on and enjoy the river.
riverthamessociety.org.uk |
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)The UK's largest nature conservation charity, working to protect wild birds and the wider natural world through reserves, science, campaigning and community engagement.
rspb.org.uk |
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Shinfield Parish Volunteer Group (SPVG)A volunteer group carrying out practical environmental and community tasks across Shinfield parish, such as conservation, planting and the upkeep of green spaces.
shinfieldparish.gov.uk/shinfield-parish-volunteers |
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Sustainable BuckleburyLaunched in July 2024 by enthusiastic parishioners wanting to promote and engage more people in sustainable initiatives locally.
sustainablebucklebury.org.uk |
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Thames River TrustA rivers trust working to protect and restore the rivers of the Thames catchment through habitat improvement, monitoring and community engagement.
thamesriverstrust.org.uk |
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Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC)The Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre, a not-for-profit that collects, manages and shares information on wildlife and habitats across Berkshire and Oxfordshire to support conservation and planning.
tverc.org |
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The Living RainforestRun by the Trust for Sustainable Living, the Living Rainforest lets visitors experience a tropical rainforest environment and explore how plants, animals, people, economies and cultures are linked.
livingrainforest.org |
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The Museum of English Rural Life – Reading UniversityPart of the University of Reading, The MERL explores the history of the English countryside and rural life through its collections, exhibitions and events.
merl.reading.ac.uk |
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The Secret Garden ProjectGreening spaces for local communities, with a focus on the environment and education.
thesecretgardenproject.uk |
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The Tree CouncilA national charity working for trees, hedgerows and the people who care for them – planting, protecting and promoting trees through campaigns, grants and a network of volunteer Tree Wardens.
treecouncil.org.uk |
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The Woodland TrustThe UK's largest woodland conservation charity, dedicated to protecting, restoring and creating native woods and trees for people and wildlife.
woodlandtrust.org.uk |
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ThriveA national charity using gardening and horticulture (social and therapeutic horticulture) to bring positive change to the lives of people living with disability, ill health, loneliness or mental-health challenges.
thrive.org.uk |
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Upper Thames Butterfly GroupThe Upper Thames branch of Butterfly Conservation, recording and protecting butterflies, moths and their habitats across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
upperthames-butterflies.org.uk |
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Wild About BritainAn online community and forum for British wildlife enthusiasts, sharing photography, identification help and discussion about nature across the UK.
wildaboutbritain.org.uk |
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Wildlife in AscotRecords and monitors the wildlife of Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale, watches local development, promotes biodiversity and wildlife corridors in the neighbourhood plan, and runs events to inform residents about wildlife.
wildlifeinascot/wia-home |
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Windsor and Maidenhead Conservation VolunteersA volunteer group carrying out practical conservation tasks – habitat and green-space management – across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
wmcv.org |
