Science and Environment

Say No to Ditchingham Quarry - A local residents action group established to resist the proposed scheme by Lafarge Aggregates to extract sand and gravel from land to Fen Lane in Ditchingham, Norfolk.
http://www.nraged.org.uk

Nar Valley Ornithological Society - The premier society for birds, birders and bird watching in north west Norfolk and the north Breckland region.
http://www.accessbs.com/narvos/

Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park - Located in 500 acres of beautiful countryside with meadows, woodland and lakes and offering everyone a chance to get closer to nature. Includes virtual tour and forthecoming events.
http://www.pensthorpe.com/

Wensum Valley Birdwatching Society - Covers the area of the Wensum Valley between Norwich and Fakenham. Articles and links.
http://www.wvbs.co.uk/

Norfolk's Biodiversity - Offers the public, conservation professionals, businesses and schools access to information about the conservation of biodiversity in the county.
http://www.norfolkbiodiversity.org/

If Not Now When - Community Woodland, Suffield - The community woodland was created in April 2002 after the death of David Hood. It provides a good example of wetland meadow communities, with half of the site managed as a formal garden area, with fruit trees, labyrinth and seating area.
http://www.ifnotnowwhen.org/

The Broads Society - Mission statement, events, Broads Authority meeting report, rules, links and contacts.
http://www.broads-society.org.uk/

Norfolk Wildlife Trust - Manages over forty nature reserves, stands against inappropriate development, and runs educational programmes. Includes news, opportunities to get involved, and contact details.
http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/

Norfolk Bat Group - Featuring Pipistrelle, Brown Long Eared, Daubentons, Natterers, Noctule, Serotine, Leislers, Whiskered, Barbastelle species. Articles on hibernation sites, and the Norfolk Bat Brick, with contacts for ordering.
http://www.norfolk-bat-group.org.uk/

The University of East Anglia: Environmental Sciences - Offers a holistic approach to teaching and research, integrating physical, chemical, biological, social and geotechnical sciences into the study of natural and human environments.
http://www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/schools/sci/env

Norfolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation - Dedicated to the conservation of butterflies and moths. Information about membership, conservation work, events, sightings, news, and Catfield Fen reserve.
http://norfolk-butterflies.org.uk/

Norfolk Mineral and Lapidary Society - Offers the educational and scientific study of natural minerals and organises field trips.
http://www.norfolkminerallapidarysociety.com/

Wash Wader Ringing Group - The group operates with cannon nets and mist nets, around the shores of The Wash with the main aim of providing a better understanding of the waders.
http://www.wwrg.org.uk/

Golden Oriole Group - The group monitors the East Anglian Fen Basin population in detail. Work has been undertaken on habitat, diet, breeding biology, behaviour and ringing.
http://www.goldenoriolegroup.org.uk/

Norfolk Ornithologist's Association - The only Norfolk charity dedicated to the scientific study of birds, principally through ringing and census work.
http://www.noa.org.uk/

Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation, and for visitors.
http://www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/

The Wash and North Norfolk Coast - European Marine Site - Helps protect the biodiversity that makes this area so special by placing new and stronger responsibilities on public authorities and agencies to work closely together to safeguard the nature conservation interest of this outstanding site, in balance with the needs of its many users.
http://www.esfjc.co.uk/ems/pages/ems.htm