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OUR FAVOURITES: BUGLIFE - Conserving the small things that run the world Buglife is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates, and we are passionately committed to saving Britain's rarest little animals, everything from bees to beetles, and spiders to snails. Today bugs are under threat as never before, so help us to secure a diverse and wildlife-rich planet for future generations. BUMBLEBEE CONSERVATION TRUST was founded in response to growing concerns about the 'plight of the bumblebee'in particular the extinction of 3 species and the dramatic declines experienced by 9 others. We aim to prevent further declines, and to raise awareness of the problems bumblebees face sells high quality products which will help create beautiful and diverse habitats for your enjoyment and for the wildlife in your garden, smallholding, farm or estate. Half of the profits we make go to specialist charities working to protect and promote biodiversity in Britain Spectacular images by leading wildlife photographer Niall Benvie including striking botanical portraits The only charity in the world working solely for the conservation of wild plants and fungi SCOTTISH FAUNA AND FLORA: Flora Celtica Forum: Ongoing project looking at traditional knowledge and contemporary uses of native flora, both domestic and commercial. To buy the wonderful Flora Celtica book click here Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Butterfly Conservation Scotland Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH): Government body that cares for natural heritage in Scotland SNH Guidance on restoring and creating species-rich grassland FWAG Scotland (Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group): Provides farmers, crofters, landowners and other clients with the best opportunity for environmental gain through cost effective, quality solutions. LBAP: North East Scotland Local Biodiversity Action Plan is a locally driven process working towards action to conserve important species and habitats (the 'variety of life') for our benefit and future generations. Trees for Life: an award-winning charity based in Findhorn, Scotland, whose remit is to restore the razed Caledonian Forest
Plant & Animal sites from elsewhere Flora Locale: Flora locale is a registered charity that encourages, across Britain and Ireland, the wise use of wild plants for planting schemes that have wildlife in mind. Find Wildflowers: Superb site that provides a wildflower identification key as well as wealth of information and contacts about UK flora Babel- a Multi-Lingual database for the Vernacular Names of European Wild Plants
Wildflower plugs and plants Var Scotica: Suppliers of native Scottish plants, from Scottish Bluebell to Wild Roses, of Scottish origin Alba Trees: Supplier of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and reeds
Gardening & Green stuff Debby's Garden Links: Links to UK gardening related websites plus heaps of hints and tips Space for Nature: All sorts of resources for wildlife gardening The Garden Marketplace 2006: Directory of UK plant nurseries and garden suppliers selling through the internet Green Guide: One stop resource of eco-friendly, natural, ethical and organic services Ecolots:Free classified advertising for rural goods and services related to the sustainable management of land, trees and wildlife Greenhouse Supplies The Greenhouse Catalog is your year round USA gardening source for greenhouse kits, supplies, accessories,
and helpful greenhouse garden tips. Widlflower images Peter J Hosey Photography: High quality digital photographs of wild and cultivated flowers, fungi and landscapes. Prints and high-res files available.
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