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There are many links to useful and interesting websites on this page. Sevenoaks District Council also provide information, advice and services on a range of topics including Animal Welfare, Energy Conservation, Noise Action Week, Pollution, Sustainable Development and Water Efficiency. Follow this link to go to the Council's Environment pages. Or scroll down the page for other interesting links.
General Environment
Directgov - Public Services All In One Place
Information and advice on a range of topics including greener living, shopping, travel, home, garden, waste and recycling, energy and water, food and drink, your local environment and greener life events.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving
Young People's Trust for the Environment
A charity which aims to encourage your understanding of the environment, nature and the need for sustainability, with loads of interesting fact sheets. For ages five to 16.
www.yptenc.org.uk
info@yptenc.org.uk
Encams and the Tidy Britain Group
Aims to achieve litter free and sustainable environments by working with community groups, local authorities, businesses and other partners. Gives you information on litter, recycling, using water wisely, transport and the local environment.
www.encams.org
The Environment Agency
The leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. Works to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society, so that tomorrow's generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Government department providing information on environmental issues and government policy.
www.defra.gov.uk
helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
World Wildlife Fund
WWF directs its conservation efforts towards three global goals: protecting endangered spaces, saving endangered species and addressing global threats. This site can give you information on wildlife, the environment and conservation.
www.worldwildlife.org
www.worldwildlife.org/fun/kids.cfm
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Natural England
Natural England brings together English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service. Natural England is here to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings.
www.naturalengland.org.uk
kent@naturalengland.org.uk
enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
Groundwork Kent Thames-Side
Groundwork recognises that people, prosperity and places are inextricably linked. It aims to develop and deliver programmes, creating opportunities for people to take local action, creating better, safer and healthier neighbourhoods and helping individuals fulfil their potential.
www.groundwork.org.uk/kent
kent-thameside@groundwork.org.uk
Kent Wildlife Trust
Campaigning for better protection of our precious wildlife and habitats. Raising awareness of threats to wildlife is central to their role. Through monitoring and collecting data they create an accurate picture of the health of the UKâ¬"s wildlife, and those habitats and species that need protection. There are a huge range of activities to suit all interests, from "hands-on" conservation and building otter holts, to recording species and working in visitor centres and shops.
www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
info@kentwildlife.org.uk
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
BTCV is the largest organisation in the United Kingdom, promoting practical conservation work by volunteering. They offer opportunities to develop your skills and careers in conservation and advice to local community groups.
www.btcv.org.uk
kent@btcv.org.uk
National contact: Information@btcv.org.uk
The National Trust Coastline Site
Information on England's coastlines and conservation.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-chl/w-countryside_environment/w-coastline.htm
The National Trust: General Enquiries
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
enquiries@thenationaltrust.org.uk
Sustainability
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Sustrans - Sustainable Transport
A charity that works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and pollution.
www.sustrans.org.uk
Safe Routes to Schools
Encourage and enable you to walk and cycle to school. Opportunities for you to get involved in campaigning for safer routes to school.
www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk
schools@sustrans.org.uk
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Air Quality in the Sevenoaks District
The Council monitors the quality of the District's air on a regular basis. It has teamed up with Kings College in London to assess air quality and make predictions of future pollution levels. Follow this link to go to the Air Quality Monitoring page.Â
Kent Air Quality
Information and reports about pollution levels in Kent. Includes an interactive site map where you can view air quality levels from continuous monitoring sites in Kent.
www.kentair.org.uk
The UK National Air Quality Archive
Information on local emissions and air quality. The site includes a large database of information on air pollution and how to monitor it.
www.airquality.co.uk
National Society for Clean Air
Promotes clean air and environmental protection through the reduction of air, water and land pollution, noise and other contaminants.
www.nsca.org.uk
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