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How to Collect, Record and Preserve Fungi Specimens

A fungi enthusiast describes how to create a scientific collection of  fungi the right way Go

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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Local Conservation Directory

At CI-UK we recognise the importance of local conservation and wildlife groups in conserving Britain's wildlife and natural environment. We have therefore created a Directory of Local Conservation Activities.

Use our interactive map to find out about the conservation activities being undertaken in your region and get involved in conservation at a local level.

Go to the CI-UK Local Conservation Directory ->

CI-UK Blog

The aim of the CI-UK Blog is to discuss the current issues in UK conservation: the successes and the failures.

It also gives us the opportunity to tell you about our visits to some great places to visit for wildlife watching.

Recent CI-UK Blog Stories:

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.

 

Go to the CI-UK BLOG ->

CI-UK Reviews

The CI-UK Reviews section provides comprehensive reviews of wildlife and conservation books, magazines, TV/video and radio.

BOOKS

Find out about CI-UK's recommended titles including new releases and some of the absolute classics.

 

MAGAZINES

We have links to all of the best-selling wildlife and countryside magazine in the UK and have information on the issues featured in their most recent issues.

 

TV & RADIO

CI-UK's top picks for wildlife and countryside issues programmes on TV and radio for the week ahead.

 

PODCASTS

We have links to the best wildlife and countryside podcasts around so you can connect to them directly from CI-UK.

 

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

For those of you who like the advanced and detailed content of the scientific literature we have picked some highlights to keep you informed of the latest research.

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 Pyramidal orchid on the roadside                                            Nick Paling

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.

Latest CI-UK Articles:

How to Collect, Record and Preserve Fungi Specimens

A fungi enthusiast describes how to create a scientific collection of  fungi the right way Read this Article.

The Grey Squirrel in Britain: A Major Threat to Biodiversity

What are the impacts of this introduced species on our native flora and fauna? Read this Article.

Go to CI-UK Articles ->

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.

Go to the CI-UK Gallery Page ->

 

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.

Go to the CI-UK Links Page ->

 

RECOMMENDED LINK

The River Restoration Centre

A national information and advisory centre on all aspects of river restoration and enhancement, and sustainable river management.

The River Restoration Centre provides a focal point for the exchange of information and expertise relating to river restoration.

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 ->