The Countryside Agency
This site includes information about protected areas in England, innovative stewardship tools and techniques, research notes on a broad range of topics and new initiatives -many that can be ordered or downloaded - and suggests links to related websites in the United Kingdom and internationally.
http://www.countryside.gov.uk/

Countryside Council for Wales
Learn about community stewardship from the Welsh perspective - access, recreation, landowner management, National Nature Reserves and biodiversity, to name a few topics- as well as finding links to other relevant sites.
http://www.ccw.gov.uk/english/contents.htm

English Heritage
This site describes the mission and structure of English Heritage and includes a picturesque online journey through England's historic past.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

English Nature
Discover English Nature and learn about its many programs to protect biodiversity and natural features including National Nature Reserves, Species Recovery Programme, upcoming walks and events, description and list of publications and grant schemes.
http://www.english-nature.org.uk

The Federation of French Regional Parks
Learn about what the French are doing in order to protect rural areas through the establishment of a regional park system. By combining forces, national and local governments are coming up with innovative, determined contractual process to protect the cultural richness and natural beauty of the rural French landscape. http://www.parcs-naturels-regionaux.tm.fr/

Forestry Commission
This site provides information about Great Britain's forests and what the Forestry Commission is doing to protect and expand them. It includes information on forests and woodlands, conservation, education, environment, grants, heritage, holidays, recreation, research, timber industry and training.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/

Scottish Natural Heritage
This website for the Northwest Region provides reports and briefings on a selection of topics related to natural heritage including whales, peatlands, participation in local decision-making and environmental jobs, to name a few.
http://www.snh.org.uk/