Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Adviser to Government - http://www.jncc.gov.uk/ The JNCC is the UK Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of the three country nature conservation agencies. Includes press releases and publications.
DEFRA: Wildlife and Countryside Directorate - http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/index.htm Details on how it enhances opportunity in rural areas, improves enjoyment of the countryside, and conserves and manages wildlife resources.
The Zoos Forum - http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/gwd/zoosforum/index.htm Established as part of the UK Government's proposals to modernise British zoos and ensure that captive wild animals are properly cared for into the next century.
DEFRA: PAW Wildlife Law Publications - http://www.defra.gov.uk/paw/publications/ Online and hardcopy publications about UK law regarding wildlife and the enforcement of these laws. From the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime.
PAW Bulletins - http://www.defra.gov.uk/paw/bulletin/default.htm Copies of the bi-annual publication from the Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime.
Basking Shark Proposal - http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/gwd/shark/index.htm Proposal by the UK Government to include the Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
White-Headed Duck Task Force - http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/whd/index.htm Recommendations for action within the UK to conserve the globally threatened White-headed duck.
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