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  Nature for Schools
More than 100 lesson plans meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum. Activities and information to help pupils understand nature and our impact on the natural environment. Over 500 links to other websites providing educational resources.
 
 
  Nature in the Garden
There are more than 15 million gardens in the UK and these already provide a very important home for wildlife. But they could be far more valuable still if more people gardened with wildlife in mind.
 
 
  Virtual Tours
Transport yourself to the sunny, flower-filled slopes of Lathkill Dale, one of England’s finest National Nature Reserves, or experience the wonders of the underwater world of Lundy Marine Nature Reserve with these unique on-line virtual tours.
 
 
  Natural Areas
Natural Areas are sub-divisions of England, each with a characteristic association of wildlife and natural features.
 
 
European Heathlands
A source of information about subjects related to heathlands.
 
 
Biodiversity Action Plans
The Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) is the UK's initiative to maintain and enhance biodiversity.
 
 
Botany
Different types of plants make up the British flora - land plants such as ferns, mosses, flowering plants and more. This section of the site contains a variety of information, including a section on Fungi.
 
 
Climate change
Climate change presents a series of important and immediate challenges to nature conservation. There is already clear evidence to show that plants and animals, including those characteristic of the England’s countryside and seas, are being affected by climate change.
 
 
Wetland Habitat Action Plan
The Wetland Habitat Action Plan Steering Group coordinates the implementation of the four priority wetland Habitat Action Plans: reedbeds, coastal and floodplain grazing marsh, fens, and lowland raised bogs. This section will provide you with essential reference documents and contact details, as well as links to other useful sources of information.
 
 
LIFE Projects
The LIFE Programme is a European Community initiative which provides funding to encourage sustainable development and assist in the implementation of the European Commission's environmental policies. This index page provides links to the websites of projects which all have part-funding from the LIFE-Nature fund.
 
 
Species Recovery Programme
English Nature launched its Species Recovery Programme (SRP) in response to the growing concern for the plight of much of England's wildlife.
 
 
Tomorrow's Heathland Heritage
Tomorrow's Heathland Heritage was a 10-year programme that helped to restore and re-create lowland heathland in local communities around the United Kingdom.
 
 
Wildlife Fun
You can send a virtual postcards via email, brighten up your computer monitor by downloading a screensaver and add a splash of colour to the online colouring book.
 
 
Red Kites @ Rockingham
The Red Kite is one of our most stunning birds of prey with a wonderfully graceful and effortless flight and the habit of drifting slowly, low over the countryside where it can be appreciated to full effect.
 
 
Licensing
For information about the Natural England Licensing Service, go to the Wildlife Management and Licensing Service pages on the Natural England website.
 
 
Geological Conservation
The geology of England is spectacular, diverse and of great importance in the historical and continued development of geological science.
 
 
England's Geology
This section describes England’s geology county by county. The descriptions are simple and aim to give a sense of local geology and geological history, some of the geological highlights and suggestions of places to visit.
 
 
Local Geodiversity Action Plans
Local Geodiversity Action Plans (LGAPs) set out actions to conserve and enhance the geodiversity of a particular area.
 
 
Coasts and Seas
As part of an island nation, England is fortunate to have such a rich maritime heritage. We all depend on the health of our coasts and seas for a better quality of life. However, despite a number of initiatives aimed at improving coastal and marine management, the quality of our coasts and seas continue to decline.
 
 
 
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