General nature related groups, societies, charitable organisations and bloggers - there's a lot here! Scroll down for Yorkshire links.

National Links

Link	Info
A Focus on Nature	The UK's youth nature network, inspiring young people with an interest in nature.
ALERC	The Association of Local Environmental Records Centre. Promotes good practice amongst the various regional biological records centres.
Amanita Photolibrary	A large collection of images including sections on UK plants, invertabrates & fungi.
Back from the Brink	Ambitious project to save 20 of England's most threatened species.
BioBlitz Network	How to host a Bioblitz event (a mass survey of all living things, usually over 24hrs, in a designated area)
Bio Images	Huge photo library with over 100,000 images of over 7,000 UK species with a focus on invertebrates & plant species.
Biological records Centre	National focus & support for biological recording in the UK. Provision of data sets, atlases & other biological information for research purposes.
British Ecological Society	Wide ranging and longest running ecological society in the world. Articles, several journal publications, research & topical ecological news.
British Naturalists Society	Long running and established nature conservation society. Publications, ID resources, regional branches & a 'young nats' group
British Wildlife Recordings	Listen to the sounds of British birds, mammals & other wildlife events.
Conservation Volunteers(TCV)	Connecting people with conservation volunteering opportunities in their local area.
Countryside Code	Guidelines for respectful enjoyment of the UK countryside.
Countryside Charity (CPRE)	Dedicated to enhancing, promoting & conserving the UK countryside with local branches in every county.
ECOS	Open access online journal. Natural history / ecological articles, book reviews and more.
English Country Garden	A catalogue of the flora and fauna recorded & photographed in Jenny Bailey's garden since 2005.
English Hedgerow Trust	The only UK charity dedicated to the conservation of hedgerows.
Environmental Information Data Centre	A vast repository of searchable & publically available UK environmental data.
Field Studies Council	Educational resources,many identification guides & wildlife courses.
First Nature	Online identification guide to a wide range of UK flora & fauna.
Floodplain Meadows Partnership	Collaborative project focussing on research, management, promotion & restoration of floodplain meadows in England & Wales.
Friends of the Earth	UK based global conservation & environmental organisation.
Hedgelink	Partnership organisation working to conserve & improve UK hedgerows
Help Wildlife	Information & advice about what to do about sick or abandoned animals.
Identification Resource Finder	Literally 100s of online identification guides & keys for most groups of UK flora & fauna. A truly magnificent resource from the Field Studies Council.
IRecord	National recording scheme for all wildlife species. Open to all & can be used as personal record.
ISpot Nature	National community project helping anyone to identify anything via uploaded photographs.
John Muir Trust	Rewilding projects, mainly in Scotland.
Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)	Major conservation / environmental organisation & main advisor to the UK government on conservation issues.
Linnean Society (The)	Communicating nature since 1788! The world's oldest active biological society and very much alive - journals, archived material, education and more.
Magic Map	Multi layered 'nature' map of the UK. A top resource for all wildlife enthusiasts.
Moorlands Association	Promoting and conserving the UK's heather moorlands.
National Biodiversity Network	National lead for the collection of biological records. Resources include the NBN Atlas, a huge database of UK records & current recording schemes.
National Forum For Biological Recording	Independant forum & charitable organisation promoting high quality biological recording.
National History Consortium	Bristol based collection of several local & national conservation agencies delivering cutting edge research and co-ordinators of UK Bioblitz events.
National Wildlife Crime Unit	Assisting in the detection and prevention of crimes against wildlife.
Natural England	Leading advisory body for the natural environment in England. A huge site but their Publications section covers a wide range of useful information.
Natural History Book Service	Major supplier of natural history books, journals & other resources.
Natural History Museum	The British Wildlife section of the NHM contains a wealth of information & topical features.
Nature's Calendar	Citizen science project mapping the effects of climate change.
NatureNet	Independant voice & popular countryside & UK wildlife site.
OPAL	Open Air Labs, a citizen science project (now finished), the site retains all of the information & completed wildlife studies.
PAW (UK)	Partnership for action against wildlife crime.
People Need Nature	UK charity highlighting the positive relationships between people & nature.
Peoples Trust for Endangerd Species	Helping to bring the UK's most endangered species back from the brink.
Rewilding Britain	Rewilding information, news & articles and a UK rewilding network.
Space for Nature	All about garden wildlife & how to make gardens wildlife friendly.
Species Recovery Trust	Dedicated to saving the UK's most threatened species.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology	Independant envionmental research group & centre of excellence in environmental science.
UK Peatland Programme	Promoting peatlands resoration across the UK. Several projects.
UK Safari	Ever popular site for general UK wildlife. Photo files, ID help & newsletters.
Vanellus Photofiles	Specialising in birds & insects in flight, quality wildlife images & info from the Somerset Levels.
When to Watch Wildlife	A month by month guide to wildlife highlights & various live bird cams.
Wild about Gardens	Wildlife Trusts & RHS initiative to encourage wildlife friendly gardens.
Wild about the British Isles	Online forum with various wildlife, environmental & wildlife equipment boards.
Wild Network(The)	Community network all about re-engaging people, especially children, with nature.
Wildlife Galleries	Jason Steel's award winning wildlife photographs.
Wildlife Gardener	Useful tips & regular articles on attracting wildlife to your garden.
Wildlife News	Regularly updated articles & news feeds from across the UK.
Wildlife Online	Educational website about British wildlife with seasonal udates.
Wildlife Science	UK based research unit focussing on wildlife management.
Wildlife Trusts	A collection of 46 independant regional trusts which together form the largest conservation charity in the UK with over 2,300 nature reserves.
Wildlife Watch	Junior branch of the Wildlife Trusts and the UK's leading environmental action club for children and families.
Wildwood Trust	Kent based animal conservation charity with a history of re-introducing mammal species.
WithNature	Information portal on various wildlife related topics.
WWF (UK)	UK branch of the world's largest environmental charity.

 

Yorkshire Links

East Yorkshire

Link	Info
Friends of Sugar Mill Ponds	Conservation volunteers who help to manage & protect this nature reserve.
Hull Natural History Society	The study and recording of wildlife in the Hull area & east Yorkshire.
Humber Nature Partnership	Collaborative partnership aimed at conserving & protecting the natural environment around the Humber estuary.
NEYEDC	North & East Yorks Ecology Data Centre. The holder of biological records for E. Yorks
Robert Fullers Diary	Thixendale based acclaimed wildlife artist Robert Fuller's blog & wildlife diary.
South Holderness Countryside Association (Facebook Page)	Conservation group managing a handful of reserves, monthly meetings, publications, blog and a 'young nats' group.
Wild at Hull	Wildlife blog about wild places to visit from Hull.

 

North Yorkshire

Link	Info
Bilton Conservation Group	Conservation volunteers group dedicated to preserving the wildlife of the Bilton area of Harrogate. Includes nearby Nidd Gorge.
CPRE North Yorkshire	North Yorkshire branch of the Countryside Charity. Promoting and enhancing the North Yorkshire countryside.
Craven Conservation Group	Field trips, indoor meetings & newsletters from the Craven district of N. Yorks
Dunnington Conservation Group	Conservation volunteers who manage Hassacarr Nature Reserve, near York
Friends of Hagg Wood	Conservation volunteers who help protect & manage Hagg Wood, near York
Friends of Hell Wath	Community group working to protect Hell Wath nature reserve. Facebook page
Friends of Rawcliffe Meadows	Conservation volunteers helping to manage & protect Rawcliffe Meadows nature park, in York.
Friends of Skipwith Common	Escrick Park Estates information about Skipwith Common national nature reserve.
Harrogate & District Biodiversity Action Group	Working to improve the biodiversity of the Harrogate area.
Harrogate District Naturalist Society	Wildlife sites & sightings, group meetings and field trips.
Lower Ure Conservation Trust	Wetland restoration around the River Ure & management of Nosterfield nature reserve.
Make it Wild	York based eco focussed & rewilding organisation with a handful of reserves in Yorkshire.
NEYEDC	North & East Yorks Ecology Data Centre. The holder of biological records for N. Yorks
Nature in the Dales	Species & habitat information, projects & more, including the Yorkshire Dales Biodiversity Action Plan.
Nidderdale AONB	Information about Nidderdale, features, projects & walking guides.
Nidderdale AONB Blog	Nidderdale conservation volunteers blog
North Yorks Moors	National Park visiting information.
North Yorks Moors Blog	Official blog for the North Yorks Moors National Park.
Pinewoods Conservation Group	Protecting & conserving wildlife & habitats in the Harrogate area.
Rydale Natural History Society	Wildlife sightings, indoor meetings, field trips & photo gallery.
Scarborough Field Naturalists	Wildlife sightings, indoor meetings & field trips. Facebook page
Upper Wharfedale Field Society	Field trips, indoor meetings, articles & several special interest groups.
Whitby Naturalists Club	Studying the natural history of the Whitby area. Group meetings & field trips, projects and extensive archives section.
Why Watch Wildlife	York based general wildlife blog.
Yoredale Natural History Society	Studying & promoting the natural history of Wensleydale. Group meetings, field trips, yearly bulletin & reports.
York Natural Environment Trust	Conserving, protecting & enhancing the natural environment in and around York.
Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust	Caring about & supporting the people, landscape & wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire Dales National Park	Visitor information from the National Park Authority.

 

South Yorkshire

Link	Info
Barnsley Biodiversity Trust	Information for everybody interested about the Barnsey area biodiversity plan. Includes local sites & wildlife.
Barnsley Naturalists & Scientific Society	Recording wildlife in the Barnsley area, indoor & outdoor field trips and a social media platform.
Beauchief Environment Action Group	Conservation volunteer group helping to protect the Beauchief area of Sheffield.
BNA South Yorkshire	South Yorkshire branch of the British Naturalists Association.
CPRE Peak District & South Yorkshire	South Yorkshire branch of the Countryside Charity. Promoting and enhancing the South Yorkshire countryside.
Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership	Various projects aimed at preserving & protecting the unique landscape of the Dearne Valley
Doncaster Biological Records Centre	Holder of the Doncaster area biological records & environmental data sets
Doncaster Natural History Society	Recording Doncaster's wildlife since 1880. Publications, projects & group meetings.
Eastern Moors	Website of the only part of the Peak District in Yorkshire.
Friends of Eccleshall Woods	Conservation volunteers who help to manage & protect Eccleshall Wood.
Friends of Gillfield Wood	Conservation volunteers helping to protect and conserve Gillfield Wood.
Friends of Thorne Community Woodland	Conservation volunteers who help to maintain & protect Thorne Woodlands.
Ian's Walk on the Wildside	Professor Ian Rotherham's environmental & wildlife blog.
Moss Vallley Wildlife Group	Conservation volunteer group maintaining the habitats of the Moss Valley.
Sheffield Biological Records Centre	Holder of the Sheffield area biological records & environmental data sets.
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust	One of the 46 wildlife trusts in the UK. Sheffield & Rotherham look after several nature reserves in South Yorkshire.
Sorby Natural History Society	Studying & recording the natural history of Sheffield & surrounding area. Several interest groups, publications & monthly newsletter.
South Yorkshire Econet Facebook Page	South Yorkshire biodiversity information & discussion.
Thorne & Hatfield Conservation Forum	Conserving the biodiversity of Thorne, Hatfield & the wider Humberhead Peatlands, research, publications & blog.
UKEconet	Unique collaboration between Sheffield Hallam university & S.Yorks Biodiversity Research Group.
Wadsley & Loxley Commoners	Conservation volunteer website of Wadsley & Loxley Commons, near Sheffield.
Wharncliffe Heathlands Trust	Conservation volunteer group who help manage the nature reserve.

 

West Yorkshire

Link	Info
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits	Website of the conservation volunteers who manage this local nature reserve.
Bradford Urban Wildlife Group	Recording, observing and protecting Bradford's wildlife & habitats.
Brockadale Suporters Group	Volunteer conservation group helping to look after Brockadale nature reserve.
Calderdale Wildlife	Old blog of the Halifax Scientific Society. Nature sightings, information & nature related news across Calderdale.
CPRE West Yorkshire	West Yorkshire branch of the Countryside Charity. Promoting and enhancing the West Yorkshire countryside.
Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group	Wildlife sightings and conservation news from this much acclaimed nature reserve.
East Keswick Wildlife Trust	Parish based conservation charity which owns & manages several tracts of land around the village
Friends of Denso Marston	Conservation volunteer group who manage Denso Marston nature reserve.
Friends of Fryston Woods	Community group helping to improve Fryston & nearby woodlands.
Friends of Haw Park Wood & Wintersett	Conservation volunteers who co manage & help protect Haw Park, Wintersett & Anglers Country Park.
Friends of Ilkley Moor	Conservation group helping to protect & conserve Ilkley Moor.
Green Calderdale	Evironmental campaigning group promoting sustainablity across Calderdale.
Halifax Scientific Society	Promoting an interest in the natural history of the Calderdale area.
Halifax Scientific Society Blog	A new home for the old blog (Calderdale Wildlife). Nature related sightings across Calderdale.
Leeds Naturalists Club	Studying Leeds wildlife since 1870. Sightings, features, meetings & field trips.
Low Moor & Oakenshaw Wildlife	Information & wildlife sightings from the Low Moor area of Bradford.
Nature in the Dales	Species & habitat information, projects & more, including the Yorkshire Dales Biodiversity Action Plan.
Northowram Wildlife	Calderdale based blog about general wildlife of the Northowram area.
Wakefield Naturalist Society	Nature sightings from the Wakefield area, group meetings & field trips.
West Yorkshire Ecology Service	The holder of biological records & data sets for West Yorkshire.
Wharfedale Naturalists Society	Studying the wildlife of the Wharfedale catchment area down to Otley. Group events & field trips
Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust	Caring about & supporting the people, landscape & wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire Dales National Park	Visitor information from the National Park Authority.

 

County Wide Links

Link	Info
Garganey Trust	A newish wildlife conservation charity managing a handful of wetland sites across Yorkshire.
Open Country	Helping people with disabilities to access & enjoy the countryside.
Rewilding Yorkshire	Rewilding information, projects & news articles.
The Conservation Volunteers Yorkshire	Connecting people with conservation volunteering opportunities across the county.
Wild Yorkshire	Richard Bell's nature sketchbook.
Yorkshire Coast Nature	Wildlife information, tours & events along the Yorkshire coast & North Yorks Moors.
Yorkshire Naturalists Union	Observing, protecting & recording Yorkshire's wildlife for over 150 years.
Yorkshire Rewilding Network	Bringing together all those interested in rewilding. Various projects, news & articles.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust	Leading conservation charity in Yorkshire, managing over 100 nature reserves.