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Section 42 online identification guides
The Section 42 Species of principle importance to Wales is now available with clickable links to online identification guides.

UK BAP 2008 Reporting data is now available
Link: http://www.ukbap-reporting.org.uk/news/details.asp?X=55

Note: A Wales-specific report will be available hopefully in 2011.

Take a look at H2O, the newsletter full of useful information about the CCW's marine & freshwater work and projects.

One hundred questions to conserve global biodiversity Conservation experts have identified one hundred key scientific questions that, if answered, could help conserve global biodiversity. Experts say if the questions are answered swiftly, it could stem massive biodiversity loss. For more information click on the link: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2009/09-questions.asp

UK biodiversity indicators update. An updated overview of biodiversity in the UK is now available, which provides an insight into the health of our natural environment. The eighteen indicators include the population status of: key species; plant diversity; the status of priority species, habitats and ecosystems; protected sites; management of woodland agricultural land and fisheries; impacts of air pollution and invasive species; expenditure on biodiversity; and the amount of time given by volunteers to nature conservation activities. To view the latest assessment, click on the following link: http://ww2.defra.gov.uk/news/2010/05/20/uk-biodiversity-indicators/

Wildlife conservation charity, the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), is asking all wildlife lovers to take part in what will be the 7th annual survey of mammals in the urban environment titled "Living with Mammals". For more information and how to take part, click on this link