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International year of Biodiversity

Biodiversity - It is essential to our very survival

Latest news

Red squirrel

25/01/2010
British Wildlife Photography Awards

CALL FOR ENTRIES-Win a prestigious award, up to £20,000 worth of prizes and exposure in a nationwide touring exhibition and accompanying book.

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05/01/2010
The Golden Great Nut Hunt

The People's Trust for Endangered Species, along with Natural England, is launching the third Great Nut Hunt to find out more about where dormice are across the country

Dig in and discover

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View the gallery, and send us your best shots...

Ordering Publications|

CCW Publications
Animal and habitats posters, landscape factsheets and more...

Baby seal|

Tell us about any interesting species you've spotted
Tell us about any interesting species you've spotted!

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Landscape & Wildlife

Habitats and species

Habitats & species
Our amazing native plant and animals, and more...

Gripping geology

Gripping geology
The very rock and soil of Wales has a story to tell...

Protecting our landscape

Protecting our landscape
The outstanding beauty of our small country requires care... 

Managing land and sea

Managing land and sea
A rich natural heritage requires very careful thought...