Wildlife and Conservation

See also:

• Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Science and Environment: Wildlife  (112)

Basking Shark Proposal - - 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).

DEFRA: PAW Wildlife Law Publications - - Online and hardcopy publications about UK law regarding wildlife and the enforcement of these laws. From the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime.

DEFRA: Wildlife and Countryside Directorate - - Details on how it enhances opportunity in rural areas, improves enjoyment of the countryside, and conserves and manages wildlife resources.

Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Adviser to Government - - 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.

PAW Bulletins - - Copies of the bi-annual publication from the Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime.

White-Headed Duck Task Force - - Recommendations for action within the UK to conserve the globally threatened White-headed duck.

The Zoos Forum - - 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.