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The Ancient Monuments Society was founded in 1924 'for the study and conservation of ancient monuments, historic buildings and fine old craftsmanship'. The Society is consulted on Listed Building Consent applications, and its work covers all ages and types of buildings. The web site provides information on its work and on how to become a member.

The Association of Gardens Trusts is a national organisation representing 37 County Gardens Trusts actively engaged in conserving, researching, documenting and caring for our heritage of parks, gardens and designed landscapes.

The Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe aims to promote European cemeteries as a very important part of our cultural heritage, and to encourage the protection, restoration and ongoing maintenance of cemeteries of historic and artistic significance.

The Big Lottery Fund is responsible for distributing half the 'good cause' money from the National Lottery to improve communities and the lives of people most in need.

The British Association for Local History web site has information about its activities and events. It also provides an index to and online abstracts of articles from The Local Historian together with an online version of Local History News.

The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) was established in 1972 to provide a voice for landscapers and to raise standards throughout the industry. Their web site includes industry news and listings of job vacancies throughout the United Kingdom.

The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) provides advice on design of buildings and public spaces, and promotes better standards of design, education and development of skills.

CABI is a not-for-profit organization providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment

Cadw is the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government.

The Campaign to Protect Rural England was founded in 1926, and campaigns to protect and enhance England's landscape heritage for the benefit of all.  Their web site includes news relating to the English countryside.

Formerly known as the mda, the Collections Trust aims is to improve the quality of life by ensuring that cultural collections are available for use and enjoyment by everyone, now and for the future.

The Country Land & Business Association (CLA) is the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. Its web site provides news and information about its activities, policies and events. It also includes online access to the CLA Business Directory.

The Countryside Council for Wales also known as Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru provides advice on and champions the environment and landscapes of Wales and its coastal waters. Its web site provides information about landscapes and wildlife, news and interactive maps.

Culture24 is the UK's official guide to over 3,000 museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage attractions. Culture24 offers daily arts news, exhibition reviews, listings and in-depth online trails, as well as having a comprehensive, fully searchable, database of over 3,000 cultural institutions.

English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's historic environment and to ensure that its past is researched and understood.

The web site of the European Association of Archaeologists provides information about its activities and events, and downloadable copies of  The European Archaeologist which includes updates of projects in Europe and elsewhere.

The European Garden Heritage Network aims to promote the value of gardens and parks in Europe. Its web site celebrates the rich diversity of gardens and garden history in Europe, especially in north west Europe.

The Garden History Society has professionally qualified conservation officers which are consulted by Government agencies, local authorities and others on a wide range of issues affecting historic parks and gardens, especially those listed in the English and Welsh Registers, and in the Scottish Inventory.

The Garden Museum in Lambeth, London (formerly the Museum of Garden History)

Garden Organic - celebrating 50 years of organic growing - organic gardening, farming and food.

Gardening Leave was started by Anna Baker Cresswell in 2007 to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of ex-Service personnel using Horticultural Therapy, in walled gardens. Gardening Leave will oversee horticultural therapy projects for ex-Servicemen and women throughout the UK growing fruit and vegetables in walled gardens which will provide a peaceful, unpressurised environment where veterans can participate as much or as little as they choose in the life cycle of the garden.

GARLAND is an abbreviation for 'The Garden and Landscape Heritage Trust for the Advancement of Education and Training.' It aims to promote improvements in the care, understanding and appreciation of all aspects of garden and landscape heritage and to advance education and training by assisting people to develop the necessary skills for this purpose.

The Gateway Gardens Trust is a unique heritage-based charity enabling access to historic parks and gardens of Wales and the West Midlands for those members of the community who find it difficult to access this essential part of Britain's historic environment.

The Georgian Group is concerned with the conservation of is a statutory amenity society in England and Wales, which means that it is consulted on planning applications affecting listed Georgian buildings, monuments, parks and gardens.

The Great Dixter Charitable Trust is appealing to anyone who knew Christo, and is passionate about what Great Dixter represents, to support a fund-raising campaign to secure the future of the house and gardens for future generations. You can help by becoming a Friend of Great Dixter.

The Green Flag Award is the national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales. The scheme is currently expanding into Scotland and Northern Ireland.

GreenSpace are a registered charity which works to improve parks and green spaces by raising awareness, involving communities and creating skilled professionals.

Heritage Link was set up in 2002 by national heritage groups to promote the central role of the voluntary movement in the sector and to make their voice heard collectively and coherently. It provides a forum for members to formulate and promote policy on core issues as well as a support and information network.

Highbury Park Friends support Highbury Park in Birmingham. Their web site includes information about who they are, how to get involved, events, pictures of the park, and links to other web sites.

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The Historic Gardens Foundation promotes and campaigns for the protection and conservation of historic parks and gardens everywhere in the world. It publishes the Historic Gardens Review magazine twice a year.

The Historic Houses Association represents 1,500 privately owned historic houses, castles and gardens throughout the UK. These are listed buildings or designated gardens, usually Grade I or II*, and are often outstanding. Its web site provides information about properties that are open to the public, education and outreach projects in which its members are involved, and news.

Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace.

Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government charged with safeguarding the nation’s historic environment and promoting its understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) is an international non-governmental organisation of professionals, dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites. Its web site includes information about its work, who is involved, and World Heritage sites.

JNCC is the statutory adviser to Government on UK and international nature conservation. Its work contributes to maintaining and enriching biological diversity, conserving geological features and sustaining natural systems. Its web site provides lots of information about its work and the natural environment in the UK.

Landshare is a UK-wide initiative to make British land more productive and fresh local produce more accessible to all.

The LE:NOTRE Thematic Network Project in Landscape Architecture brings together over 100 universities from Europe and beyond, together with a wide range of stakeholder organisations to strengthen European links and dialogue within the discipline. Its web site provides information about the project.

The London Parks and Green Spaces Forum’s mission is: “To promote a network of accessible quality green space, as a major contribution towards a healthier and more sustainable world city.”

The London Parks and Green Spaces Forum was established in 2001 through the combined efforts of a number of organisations that shared an interest and involvement in the delivery of park and green space services in and around London.

The Forum was established in response to an increased awareness of the importance of green space among those responsible for making and delivering national, regional and local policy. The objective is to maximise the opportunity that now presents itself and to make sure that London secures its fair share of resources that are being directed towards green space – now and in the future.

Manx National Heritage protects, presents and promotes the unique cultural and historical heritage of the Isle of Man (also known as Mann). Its web site includes information about all aspects of Manx cultural heritage, including museums, the National Library, and archives as well as the Manx historic environment.

National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) is an arts-based charity, founded in 1968, with over 340 local Decorative and Fine Art Societies in the UK and Mainland Europe. It aims to encourage and develop the advancement of arts education and appreciation and the preservation of our artistic heritage. The Association promotes these aims through lectures on the fine and decorative arts in their widest sense, through study days, visits and tours and through volunteering activities.

The National Federation of Cemetery Friends was formed in 1986, and has members throughout the United Kingdom. Their web site provides advice and information on all aspects of historic cemeteries, and examples of restoration of cemeteries.

The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) is a fund of last resort to save British heritage at risk. Its web site gives information about the NHMF, what it has funded, news, and how to apply for grants.

The National Monuments Record (the NMR) is part of English Heritage and is based at Swindon. It is possible to visit the search rooms at Swindon. The NMR provides various online resources, including catalogues, and information on heritage data standards.

The National Trust protects and opens to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills. It also looks after natural and designed landscapes, nature reserves, archaeological sites and villages.

The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. The Trust acts as guardian of the nation's magnificent heritage of architectural, scenic and historic treasures.  Its web site includes information about sites to visit and news about its sites.

Natural England aims to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings. Its web site provides information and advice on the natural environment.

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency(NIEA) is the largest Agency within the Department of the Environment. It advises on, and in implements, the Government's environmental policy and strategy in Northern Ireland

The overall aims are to protect and conserve Northern Ireland's natural heritage and built environment, control pollution and promote the wider appreciation of the environment and best environmental practices.

The Oral History Society web site provides advice on oral history; and information on training events, and contacts in the regional networks in the UK.

The People's Trust for Endangered Species is a charity for the conservation of animal and insect wildlife.

Plant Heritage, formerly known as the National Council for the Conservation of Plants & Gardens, encourages the propagation and conservation of endangered garden plants in the British Isles; research into cultivated plants, their origins, their historical and cultural importance and their environments; and the education of the public in garden plant conservation.

The Planning Officers Society represents the most senior professionals and managers of planning functions in the English Local Authorities. Their web site includes online publications relating to planning issues.

The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCHAMS) is responsible for recording, interpreting and collecting information about the built environment in Scotland. Its web site provides information about buildings, sites, and ancient monuments of archaeological, architectural and historical interest.

The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW), also known as Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru (CBHC) is responsible for researching and recording the historic environment of Wales, and aims to develop and promote understanding of the archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales. Its web site includes lots of information, including themed tours, resources for schools, and news.

The Royal Horticultural Society was founded in 1804, and is the UnitedKingdom's leading gardening charity. It encourages excellence in horticulture and aims to inspire interest in gardening. Its web site is a rich source of information about garden plants, and provides information about its education services.

The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession. Its web site provides information about its library and collection of drawings and photographs which are accessible to the public.

Sussex Past is the web site of the Sussex Archaeological Society. The Society was founded in 1846, and is the largest of the county archaeological societies. The web site includes information about their archaeological and historical research activities, events, how to become a member, an online shop. It also provides information about their sites that are open to the public, including Fishbourne Roman Palace which has a restored Roman garden and a Roman Garden Museum.

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings was founded by William Morris in 1877 to counteract the highly destructive 'restoration' of medieval buildings being practised by many Victorian architects. It is now concerned with old buildings of all periods and campaigns to protect them. Its web site provides information about all aspects of conserving old buildings, the Society's publications and news. 

The Society of Archivists is the principal professional body for archivists, archive conservators and records managers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its web site provides information and news about its activities and publications.

The Town and Country Planning Association campaigns for the reform of the UK’s planning system to make it more responsive to people’s needs and aspirations and to promote sustainable development.

Trees for Cities is an independent charity working with local communities on tree-planting and landscaping projects.

Visit Britain provides tourist information about Britain. Its web site includes inspiration for places to visit, things to do, travel advice, and a booking service for accommodation.

The Walled Kitchen Gardens Network is an informal group of national organisations and individual experts. It aims to encourage a more integrated approach to restoring walled gardens, so that they become sustainable. Its web site provides information, advice and news about historic walled gardens.

War Memorials Trust works for the protection and conservation of war memorials in the UK.

The Woodland Trust, founded in 1972, is dedicated to the protection of the United Kingdom's native woodland heritage. It cares for and protects over 1,100 sites, 350 of which contain ancient woodland. They also replace woods previously lost. Their web site includes great learning resources about trees.