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  Ramblers Association - Contacts - Non-Governmental Organisations
Federation of trusts working in poor areas to help build sustainable communities through joint environmental action.
Partnership of 46 local groups throughout Britain and junior group Wildlife Watch protecting wildlife in town and countryside, and maintaining 2,400 nature reserves.
WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) Slimbridge GL2 7BT, tel 0870 334 4000
www.ramblers.org.uk /info/contacts/ngos.html   (6525 words)

  
  The Wildlife Trusts partnership - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT), an independent charity, is also part of the partnership and acts as an umbrella group for the local Wildlife Trusts, as well as operating a separate grants unit which administers a number of funds.
The first independent Trust was formed in Norfolk in 1926 as the Norfolk Naturalists Trust, and it was not until the 1940s and 1950s that a number of new Naturalists' Trusts were formed in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, West Wales, Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire.
The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Wildlife_Trusts_partnership   (779 words)

  
 Your Local Trust
The Wildlife Trusts is the largest grouping of charitable organisations in the United Kingdom concerned with the conservation of the whole of the UK's natural world.
Each of the 47 Wildlife Trusts is an independent, autonomous charity with its own trustees, whose primary concern is the conservation of nature within its own geographical area.
The local Trusts are split into regions; a single Trust covers Scotland; Wales has six Trusts which work increasingly closely together; there are Trusts for Ulster, the Isle of Man, Alderney and the Isles of Scilly and 36 Trusts across England largely based on the old county boundaries or small groupings of such counties.
www.wildlifetrusts.org /index.php?section=localtrusts   (207 words)

  
 West Midlands Biodiversity Partnership - News
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's new, state-of-the-art Visitor and Education Centre with Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge was officially opened on Wednesday 25th June at 2.30pm by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Mr James Hawley and the President of The Wildlife Trusts Professor David Bellamy.
In Staffordshire, membership numbers have risen during that period from 2,000 to over 10,000, while nationally, over 440,000 people are now members of The Wildlife Trusts, making it the third-largest 'green' organisation.
At The Wolseley Centre, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is aiming to provide something for young and old, for visitors and volunteers, and for those seeking training in countryside crafts or simply out for a pleasant stroll.
www.wmbp.org /news/000240.html   (654 words)

  
 Mapping the Biodiversity Resources of the West Midlands Region Project
The restoration and enhancement of depleted wildlife habitats and species populations is required across the whole landscape, not only in designated sites, in order to fulfil the objectives of the UKBAP, as part of the UK’s commitment to the Convention on Biological Diversity 1992, and the European Community Habitats and Species Directive 1992.
This data is maintained by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, and it is regularly updated in the County Council GIS.
It is managed as a partnership between Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the Potteries Museum, and Staffordshire County Council.
www.wildlifetrust.org.uk /urbanwt/publications/BM.htm   (9491 words)

  
 Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust acknowledges the efforts made by industry and business to achieve and maintain the relevant environmental policies or environmental management systems, for example EMAS and ISO 14001 and recognises the significant contribution that these efforts can make towards the protection of the County’s unique natural heritage.
Corporate Membership of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is a great vehicle with which to demonstrate to your staff, customers, suppliers, neighbours, local MPs and the public, that your company or organisation takes its social and environmental responsibilities seriously.
The Trust benefits from a greater understanding of environmental matters relating to the business sector, whilst the Corporate Member has access to the Trust’s vast knowledge and expertise of the natural environment.
www.staffordshirewildlife.org.uk /business.asp?ses=&pl=false   (631 words)

  
 Staffordshire Bat Group (U.K.) Home Roost   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Staffordshire Bat Group is the bat conservation organisation for the county of Staffordshire in the UK, formed in 1990 in response to increasing interest in bats.
We engage in promotional activities and research throughout the County of Staffordshire and work with other bat groups and national organisations to further the cause of bat conservation.
The Group is a Specialist Group of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and is affiliated to the national bat conservation charity, The Bat Conservation Trust.
www.parkhall.demon.co.uk /who.html   (257 words)

  
 BBC Staffordshire - Out & About - The County's Open Spaces
The Forest of Mercia is one of 12 community forests across the nation, and covers nearly 92 square miles of south Staffordshire including the areas around Cannock, Penkridge and Codsall, as well as large stretches in the rest of the West Midlands.
Open all year and free to the public (though you’ll have to pay to park unless you’re a member of the National Trust), Ilam Park is 158 acres of open park and woodland on the banks of the River Manifold.
The headquarters of the Trust is set in 26 acres of former landscape gardens and on the site of the ancestral home of the Wolseley family with 3 lakes, a brook and a stretch of the River Trent.
www.bbc.co.uk /stoke/going_out/venues/n_s/natural_spaces.shtml   (708 words)

  
 Things to do
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is calling for entrants for its third wildlife art exhibition at Bonhams in Chester (2-6 September, 2006).
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is encouraging people across the region to take part in a vital consultation process to ensure better protection for marine life.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is calling trained scuba divers to join them in their surveying and monitoring of marine habitats and species around Cornwall as part of the national Seasearch project.
www.wildlifetrusts.org /index.php?section=news:thingstodo&id=884   (448 words)

  
 Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, with Carillion Head Office Staff
The water vole is a priority species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan and the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan but surveys have shown a 73% decline in water vole populations since 1996.
A survey of the Wom brook carried out by the Trust in 2001 recorded the first discovery of a water vole colony, one of just four known breeding sites in the South Staffordshire district.
An unveiling event for the board and wildlife walks are planned for the site during the summer.
www.carillionplc.com /sustain-2003/performance/a1_4_1_2_3_staffordshire_02.03.htm   (330 words)

  
 Eco centre hosts green experts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Staffordshire's leading green lights will be getting some inspiration and energy from the county's centre of eco-excellence on Thursday.
The Sustainable Staffordshire team will be visiting Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's award winning HQ at Wolseley Bridge as part of their annual general get together.
Sustainable Staffordshire brings together all of the county's top environmental organisations to work together, to exchange best practise and to search for new ideas and generate new co-operative environmental ventures.
www.staffordshire.gov.uk /news/wolseleybridge.htm?print=1   (257 words)

  
 birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
Staffordshire consists of the North Staffordshire Moorland and South Pennines to the north, and mainly farmland further south, although a large heathland relic is still present at Cannock Chase.
Chasewater Country Park is situated in the heart of the Forest of Mercia, on the southern edge of Staffordshire and immediately north of the West Midland conurbation.
Blithfield is a 800-acre (324 hectare) drinking-water supply reservoir, situated to the West of Abbotts Bromley in Staffordshire, operated by South Staffordshire Water plc, who have granted a lease to the West Midland Bird Club for the issue permits for the purpose of observing and recording birds and for the study of natural history...
www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/england_staffordshire.html   (1808 words)

  
 Payroll Giving
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is dedicated to preserving and protecting native species and their habitats and we are continuously working in various ways to achieve this.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is the largest nature conservation organisation in the county.
His lifelong aim was to conserve wetlands and their wildlife for future generations to enjoy.
www.payrollgiving.co.uk /conservation.htm   (874 words)

  
 Express & Star News for the West Midlands & Staffordshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust believes the new building set to replace Riverside Recreation Centre will be "overpowering".
The trust is also concerned that no protected species survey has been carried out, particularly in respect of the row of houses in South Walls which are due to be knocked down.
Kate said the Trust planned to a full written objection to the council by the end of the week and they were also expressing concern about the proposed new sports centre, in Lammascote Road, which is also close to water courses.
www.expressandstar.com /cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi?archive=27&num=75731   (404 words)

  
 Staffordshire Wild About H Johnson Tiles: News from H and R Johnson Tiles
The walls and floors of the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's new headquarters have made extensive use of tiles from H Johnson Tiles.
The walls and floors of the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's new headquarters have made extensive use of tiles from H Johnson Tiles, taking design inspiration from nature and creating both an attractive and functional finish for visitors and staff.
This is the Trust's first purpose built headquarters in nearly thirty five years and was necessary due to the increasing staff numbers and the expansion of visitor training and educational facilities.
www.buildingtalk.com /news/hrj/hrj102.html   (471 words)

  
 GNN - Government News Network
Winners of the West Midlands Wildlife Photography Competition 2005, judged by award-winning photographer Nick Garbutt and the West Midlands Biodiversity Partnership, have been announced at a special prize-giving afternoon with Nick, in Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's Wolseley Centre, on Friday 6th January, 2006.
Overall 'West Midlands Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2005' was announced at the prize-giving as Danny Beath from Shrewsbury for his photo 'Porcelain Mushrooms', which won the 'In Praise of Plants' category.
The Junior Wildlife Photography Award had the theme 'The Four Seasons' and was won by Simon Williams from Norton Canon in Herefordshire, for his picture of a 'Banded Demoiselle' sunning itself by the pond.
www.gnn.gov.uk /Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=183458&NewsAreaID=2   (1107 words)

  
 Groundwork Stoke-on-Trent - Links
Staffordshire Environmental Fund is an independent company limited by guarantee and was enrolled as an Environmental Body by Entrust, the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme's regulatory body in 1997.
Staffordshire University is a large university with approximately 12,000 full-time and 3000 part-time students.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has been protecting and enhancing the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promoting understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world since 1969.
www.groundwork.org.uk /stoke/links/index.htm   (861 words)

  
 news page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Subject to receiving written confirmation of this, The Woodland Trust, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the Ancient Tree Forum are all then minded to withdraw their objections to approval of planning consent by East Staffordshire Borough Council.
Woodland Trust policy director, Dr Hilary Allison, says: "The Woodland Trust is delighted by this positive response from the FA who have now met our request to revise the layout of the development.
The Trust and the Ancient Tree Forum wish to see this priceless legacy conserved for the benefit of all in our society and revitalised for future generations through the creation of a succession of future ancient trees.
www.woodland-trust.org.uk /ancient-tree-forum/news/newsinfo/news_national_football_win.htm   (405 words)

  
 Leek, Staffordshire, a busy market town and antique centre.
The Leek Wildlife Group is a local group of the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
Trust sales goods, bird nuts and seed are available at our indoor meetings.
The Leek Wildlife Group has a mid-week group known as the Daisy Sniffers who meet on alternate Wednesdays to do wildlife surveys, practical conservation and bird-watching.
www.leekonline.co.uk /community/wildlife   (243 words)

  
 Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
From its inception back in 1969 Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has worked tirelessly for the greater protection of wildlife and wild-places of the County.
Increasing the profile and awareness of the Trust through the organisation of and attendance at events, local and regional media exposure and the running of The Wolseley Visitor Centre.
The Wolseley Centre stands as a real testament to the power of Corporate Members working in partnership with the Trust to deliver a fantastic resource for both the people of the County and its wildlife.
www.staffordshirewildlife.org.uk /business.asp?ses=&pl=false   (631 words)

  
 Staffordshire Short Breaks - Walking Breaks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Staffordshire has the widest variety of landscape in the region, from open moorland to wooded valleys, flower-rich grassland and tumbling streams.
There's a rich diversity of wildlife and fourteen nature reserves that are cared for by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
The Staffordshire way extends 92 miles north/south through a great variety of landscape and at Shugborough, it is crossed by the east/west Millennium Way.
www2.staffordshire.gov.uk /tourism/walking.htm   (259 words)

  
 The National Forest - Press Release
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust will manage 43 hectares (over 100 acres) of land including lakes, woodland, reedbed, open grassland and river banks for the benefit of wading birds and wetland wildlife.
A Project Officer, employed by the Wildlife Trust, manages the site and will be looking to recruit voluntary wardens to look after the site on a day to day basis.
Director of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Guy Corbett-Marshall, said "The Trust has achieved many conservation successes in partnership with the National Forest Company already, but Croxall Lakes has the potential to be the biggest and best so far.
www.nationalforest.org /newsroom/press/2002/092402.html   (339 words)

  
 Rudyard Lake - near Leek, Staffordshire - Rudyard Lake Trust
There is a wealth of wildlife living near the shores of Rudyard Lake...
Rudyard Lake Trust was formally registered as a charity on June 29, 1996, with its main objects:
The Trust has been able through both private and public funding to improve visitor facilities by building a new toilet block and changing rooms, to convert a 150-year-old boathouse into a Visitor Centre and to build a new Activity Centre which houses a café, boat stores and meeting rooms.
www.rudyardlake.com /rudyard_lake_trust.htm   (181 words)

  
 wharfe - Conserv@tion: Page 3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
The Trust wants to ensure the future for its Loynton Moss reserve, one of a series of regional habitats known as Meres and Mosses, unique wetlands formed after the retreat of the last ice age.
The ancient woodland reserve, which belongs to the Kent Wildlife Trust, is part of the Blean Woods complex of old coppiced woodland which is rich in woodland wildlife.
In 1987 The Kent Trust bought the wood because its colony of rare heath fritillary butterflies was facing extinction.
homepage.ntlworld.com /david.brear/2000/20.07/news3.htm   (3588 words)

  
 Stafford Borough Council - Green Awards Past Winners
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust have won this award not for all their work across the county protecting and enhancing our wildlife but for the development of their new headquarters at Wolsely Bridge.
The canal is now a haven for wildlife that also encourages local people and visitors to walk along the tow path and has facilities for wheelchairs, interpretation panels and seating This project shows how an area can encourage tourists as well as local people while also improving wildlife habitats.
From energy conservation to recycling and from litter patrols and wildlife projects to raising chicks, the staff and students have demonstrated a firm commitment to looking after the environment, in the classroom and beyond.
www.staffordbc.gov.uk /live/cme3448.htm   (2029 words)

  
 British Wildlife Conservation Magazine - Mammals Well in Wombourne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Recent surveys have shown that endangered water voles are going strong on the Wom Brook in Wombourne, Staffordshire.
Wildlife experts have also discovered another surprise visitor to the waterway.
Kate Dewey, co-ordinator of the Wom Brook Water Vole Project run by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, has been monitoring the vole population with local volunteers, and says that conservation work carried out by the project has paid off.
www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk /newspaper/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=279&Itemid=47   (573 words)

  
 British Association for Local History - For all Local History resources
Mike Deegan, the TrustÂ’s Reserves Manager, and members of Norbury Local History Group cooperated in the research and writing, and called in Paul Anderton, as an experienced author and local historian, to supervise the project and design the book.
However, at the sale of the whole area in 1969 the Trust was outbid, but bought 34 acres containing the last vestiges of the mere by private arrangement shortly after.
Since that time the Trust has implemented new management plans to recover much more of the wetland habitat and attract back the butterflies, hares and buzzards, for example, driven away by arable farming.
www.balh.co.uk /lhn/article.php?file=lhn-vol1iss75-3.xml   (679 words)

  
 Stafford Borough Council -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
The project is funded for three years by the Staffordshire Environment Fund, the Borough Council and a local benefactor and managed by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is advising Railtrack, the Ramblers Association and local groups on a suitable position for a crossing over the railway from Doxey village into Doxey Marshes.
The Wildlife Trust has worked with the Borough Council on a variety of projects over the past 3 years and appreciates the financial and project support of various departments.
www.staffordbc.gov.uk /live/cme2355.htm   (1052 words)

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