The following categories and the organisations, companies & groups contained within them, are not a comprehensive list. They are categories relating to plant, animal and human ecology within which many approaches and opinions exist, from the commercial & voluntary to the political & governmental.

Note: some organisations cover, or are relevant to, more than the category in which they have been placed. If you know a group or an organisation that should be included, or have a comment, email us. Any group not wishing to be included should inform us as soon as possible.

• Plantlife . Charity dedicated to preserving Britain's wild plants. http://www.plantlife.org.uk
• Kew Gardens. Collections, publications offered, or search the databases. http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/
• Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. Collections, gardens, educational and research programs. Includes visitor info and a history. http://www.rbge.org.uk/
• RHS Royal Horticultural Society. Search the database for plant suppliers in the United Kingdom. Read articles. http://www.rhs.org.uk/
• Landlife. Registered environmental charity working to create new habitats for wildlife and wildflowers http://www.landlife.org.uk/
• Horticulture solutions. General information on all aspects of horticulture. http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~robsond/solutions/hort.htm

• Red Cross (British) http://www.redcross.org.uk/
• Red Cresent. International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. http://www.ifrc.org/
• Oxfam. Dedicated to creating self-sustaining programs in developing communities worldwide. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/
• Care. World's largest private relief and development group offers a sight-and-sound gallery and outlines its programs. http://www.care.org/
• Amnesty International. Our concern is for the protection of human rights. http://www.amnesty.org/
• Salvation Army. News, publications and international events, from the London-based Christian charity. http://www.salvationarmy.org/
• VSO. Voluntary Services Oversea http://www.vso.org.uk/
• Fairtrade Organisation. Helping get a fair share for workers and farmers worldwide. http://www.fairtrade.org.uk

• Greenpeace. Information on current campaigns and membership. http://www.greenpeace.org/index.shtml
• Friends of the Earth. Environmental pressure group in Great Britain. http://www.foe.co.uk/
• ENN Environmental News Network. http://www.enn.com/news/
• Environmental Defense Home Page. An established Green organization with a global environmental focus. http://www.edf.org/

• RSPCA Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelity to Animals. UK agency for animal advice and current campaigns. http://www.rspca.org.uk/
• WWF World Wide Fund for Nature. International campaigns and profiles the plight to save endangered species. http://www.wwf.org/
• World Conservation Union. Conservation & endangered animals. http://www.wcmc.org.uk
• RSPB takes action for wild birds and the environment. http://www.rspb.org.uk/

• Wildlife Trusts (UK). Working for Wildlife Throughout the country. The Wildlife Trusts are working to protect wildlife through conservation, education and campaign work. If you'd like a career in wildlife protection. http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/
• National Trust. Registered charity works independent of government to preserve countryside, buildings, and gardens in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/

• Society for Ecological Restoration (SER). The Society for Ecological Restoration is an international non-profit organization. http://www.ser.org/

• Plant Testing Station, Crossnacreevy. NIR http://www.afbini.gov.uk/index/about-us/location/xnc.htm
• Northern Ireland Horticulture & Plant Breeding Station, Loughgall. NIR http://www.afbini.gov.uk/index/about-us/location/loughgall.htm
• QUB Queen's University Belfast NIR http://www.qub.ac.uk/afs
• Agrifood and Bioscience Institute formerly the Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, Hillsborough NIR http://www.afbini.gov.uk/
• University of Ulster NIR http://www.ulst.ac.uk/
• Department of Education NI, NIR http://www.deni.gov.uk/
• University College Dublin ROI http://www.ucd.ie/
• Scottish Agricultural College SCO http://www.sac.ac.uk/
• University of Edinburgh SCO http://www.ed.ac.uk
• University of Wales, Bangor WAL http://www.sbsweb.bangor.ac.uk/
• Centre for Ecology & Hydrology UK http://www.ceh.ac.uk
• Imperial College ENG http://www.bio.ic.ac.uk/
• Cambridge University ENG http://www.cam.ac.uk/
• University of Groningen (look for Engels (English) links) NED http://www.biol.rug.nl/
• Wageningen Agricultural University NED http://www.wau.nl/

TRAVEL

• Lonely Planet. Guidebook publisher covers history, culture, travel tips, essential info, transport and travelers' reports. http://www.lonelyplanet.com
• Travelocity.com. Check out and book travel ideas. Welcome to Travelocity.com. http://www.travelocity.com/
• STA. Discounted international fares and special deals for students and budget travellers. http://www.sta-travel.com

• DARDni. Department of Agriculture& Rural Development NI http://www.dardni.gov.uk/index.htm
• DOE/EHSNI Department of Environment and hertitage service NI http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/
• DEFRA Dept. of environment, food and rural affairs formerly MAFF Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food. Covers services and programs for farming, horticulture, food standards, animal health, fisheries, and the environment. Find offices and contacts. http://www.defra.gov.uk
• USDA United States Department of AgricultureReference resource provides agency descriptions, funding opportunities, minority info, and a searchable database of agriculture contacts. http://www.usda.gov

• Monsanto. Address global health and food needs through agricultural, nutrition, and health products. http://www.monsanto.com/monsanto/layout/
• Syngenta was formed from Zeneca - a new global company dedicated solely to agribusiness. http://www.syngenta.com/en/index.aspx

• Colin Glen Trust - Conservation organisation. Protects the river, wildlife and plant life of Colinglen Forest Park. http://www.Colinglentrust.org
• Gosford Country Park - a conservation forest http://www.gosford.co.uk/

• United Nations. Overview of the organization, news, documents, photographs and a guide to departments. http://www.un.org/
• United Nations Development Programme. Efforts to monitor sustainable development indicators. http://www.undp.org/
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Features a food suppliers index, food quality reports, events calendar, and documentation services. http://www.fao.org/
• UN Environment Programme. Coordinates nations to assess and promote global environmental stability. http://www.unep.org/

• BES British Ecological Society. Independent agency strives to further the science of ecology through research. http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org
• New Scientist. Book reviews, Net news, commentaries, and features on international science. http://www.newscientist.com/
• ESA Ecological Society of America. Nonprofit organization of American environmental scientists. http://esa.org
• Nature. Weekly news from the prestigious science journal. http://www.nature.com/

• BBC for info on.NATURE, SCIENCE & GARDENING(look for these words in left frame links http://www.bbc.co.uk
• Belfast Telegraph. Northern Ireland national newspaper. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/
• Irish Times. Irish national newspaper. http://www.ireland.com/
• The Times. UK national newspaper. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/
• Guardian. British newspapers, updated regularly. Includes a searchable database of past stories and articles. http://www.guardian.co.uk/
• CNN. World news provider. http://www.cnn.com
• UTV. Ulster Television (part of ITV) the latest news etc relating to Northern & the Republic of Ireland. http://www1.u.tv/index.asp
• RTE. Irish national television broadcaster. http://www.rte.ie/news

• Blackwell Science. Scientific trade and journal publisher. http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/
• Elsevier Science. Electronic publications and services. http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/homepage.cws_home
• Academic Press. now part of elsevier...Browse this publisher's catalog of scientific books and journals. http://www.apnet.com/
• Oxford University Press. Science publisher. http://www.oup.co.uk/
• Cambridge University Press. Publications list, contact information and a customer-service forum. http://www.cup.cam.ac.uk/