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The Grey Squirrel in Britain: A Major Threat to Biodiversity

What are the impacts of this introduced species on our native flora and fauna? Go

Biofuels: Panacea or Pandora's Box

Biofuels could help to reduce our carbon emissions, but their production is not without controversy. Go

An Introduction to Terrestrial Orchid Biology and Ecology

A review of the current literature on terrestrial  orchids in the UK. Go

Threats to Wildfowl from Pollution

A review of the threats posed to wildfowl by pollution. Go

The Red Fox in the UK: Its Pest Status and Control

Few animals arouse such contrasting emotions as does the red fox in the UK. Go

Latest News                              (MORE NEWS STORIES)

New Charity for Scottish Wildcats

The Scottish Wildcat Association is a new charitable organisation dedicated to protecting and conserving Britain's only remaining wild species of feline; the Scottish wildcat.

Read more at their website

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CI-UK Blog

The aim of the CI-UK Blog is to summarise the latest conservation news in the UK and to provide an editorial of the latest articles published on the CI-UK website. 

I also use the CI-UK Blog to tell you of places I have visited, wildlife I have seen and conservation people that I have met.

Recent CI-UK Blog Stories:

Putting Homes Where the Heart Is

New housing is needed, but where and what of what type? Read this Blog.

Who's Funding Conservation

How much conservation funding is available and who is paying. Read this Blog.

Red Alert for Squirrels

Concern is growing for the few remaining British red squirrels. Read this Blog.

Allot of Wildlife?

Britain's allotments are undervalued as a haven for wildlife. Read this Blog.

 

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CI-UK Gallery

The CI-UK Gallery showcases images relating to wildlife and wildlife conservation in the UK.

At CI-UK we hope that the Gallery will develop into a useful reference resource for anyone interested in British wildlife and conservation.

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CI-UK Reviews

The CI-UK Reviews section provides comprehensive reviews of wildlife and conservation books, websites and magazines.

BOOKS

How to Make a Wildlife Garden

Chris Baines

A must have book for all amateur conservation enthusiasts. This book is not only an excellent introduction to the techniques of habitat creation...

Read the full review.

 

WEBSITES

The Bat Conservation Trust

The BCT is the only UK organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats...

Read the full review.

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CI-UK Articles

CI-UK is dedicated to providing up-to-date and real-life accounts of conservation issues and practical conservation projects that are underway in the UK.

Just click on the link below to go to the CI-UK Articles Page or select a subject area to browse the articles under that topic.

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Conservation Links

The CI-UK Links section is your one-stop-shop for accessing conservation information from the internet. Just choose a category below to view the links.

If you have a conservation link that is not in the list please do not hesitate to contact CI-UK to let us know via the Contact Us page.

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RECOMMENDED LINK

The Association of Rivers Trusts

The Association of Rivers Trusts (ART) is an umbrella organisation that represents the rivers trust movement in England and Wales.

ART supports its members, emerging community groups and encourages partnerships with Government and other bodies to promote practical and sustainable solutions to environmental issues.

 

Local Conservation Group Directory

At CI-UK we recognise the important role played by local conservation and wildlife groups in conserving Britain's wildlife and natural environment, so we are creating a Local Conservation Group Directory of as many groups as we can.

Use our new interactive map to find a group that is local to you and get involved in conservation at a local level.

If you are in a local conservation or wildlife group that is not in the directory then let us know and we'll add it.

Go to the CI-UK Local Conservation Groups Page ->

CI-UK Conservation Careers

At CI-UK we recognise how difficult it can be to find the right job in conservation.

To help you find your first or next job in conservation we have compiled a repository of conservation careers information on the CI-UK website:

Links to the best sites for conservation jobs

Keep yourself up to date with the latest vacancies.

Links to organisations that provide volunteering opportunities

So you can develop your skills and your CV.

Resources for job seekers

What do conservation employers want?

Advice on skills development and CV presentation

Know your skills and let employers know what you can do.

Go to the CI-UK Conservation Careers Page ->