Science and Technology

Biology, Natural History, Zoology

General

Ecological Flora of the British Isles
The Ecological Database of the British Isles has been constructed from a wide variety of sources by Dr Helen Peat and Professor Alastair Fitter at the University of York, with financial support from the British Ecological Society and the Natural Environment Research Council. It consists of data on 3842 species of higher plants that occur in the British Isles, together with the bibliography of sources.
http://www.ecoflora.co.uk/

EUNIS Biodiversity Database
Find species, habitats and sites across Europe through the European Nature Information System (EUNIS).
http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/ index.jsp

Natural History Museum - Nature Online
Explore the natural world with the Naural History Museum, with sections on evolution, biodiversity and British wildlife, as well as the opportunity to follow Museum scientists as they carry out fieldwork around the world, look behind the scenes at the life of a Museum curator, or ask experts for help identifying insects, fossils and more.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/ nature-online/ index.html

New Scientist - Life
The New Scientist Life page, with news, articles and specific topics.
http://www.newscientist.com/ section/ life

Royal Forestry Society
The RFS is one of the largest woodland educational charities in the UK. Founded in 1882, the RFS promotes the wise management of trees and woodlands so that they can be better protected, improved and expanded.
http://www.rfs.org.uk

Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)
Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) creates opportunities for teachers and students to find out more about plants and to become mor einterested in plant science.
http://www.saps.org.uk/

The Bedfordshire Natural History Society
The BNHS was founded in 1946, its main function to record the fauna and flora of Bedfordshire. The society aims to help, encourage and support those with an interest in wildlife. They endeavour to cover all branches of natural history particularly in relation to Bedfordshire. They also run a regular programme of events.
http://www.bnhs.co.uk/

The Society of Biology
The Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology, advising Government and influencing policy, advancing education and professional development, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences. The Society represents a diverse membership of individuals, learned societies and other organisations. The site includes tailored content for biology students.
http:/// www.societyofbiology.org/

Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. They manage conservation projects in more than 50 countries and two Zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
http://www.zsl.org/

Charles Darwin and Evolution

The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online
The largest collection of Darwin's writings ever assembled. Thousands of searchable text pages and images of publications and handwritten manuscripts, plus Darwin bibliography, manuscript catalogue and ancillary texts
http://darwin-online.org.uk/

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