Science and Environment

Cornish Hedges
The Dry Stone Walling Association provide a specification for Cornish hedges.
www.dswa.org.uk/Publications/Leaflets/spec_cornish_hedges.htm

Cornish Wildlife Mailing List
A group that discusses nature local conservation by e-mail.
groups.yahoo.com/group/CornishWildlife/

Cornwall Air Quality Forum
Provides a forum for discussing topics relating to air quality.
www.cornwall-airquality.org.uk/

cornwall mine rescue organisation
The county's only specialised underground rescue organisation.
www.cmro.org.uk/

Cornwall Moth Group
Events, gallery and recording projects. Information on publications and membership.
www.cornwallmothgroup.org.uk/

Cornwall Solar
Advice on systems and costs plus information on Solar Clubs who provide training, discounted systems and site checks for DIY systems.
www.cornwallsolar.co.uk/

Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership
Over 50 organisations working together on sustainable initiatives. Lists members and aims of each task group.
www.cornwallenergypartnership.org/

Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Concerned with the conservation of local wildlife and wild places - site is updated at least monthly.
www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/

Cornwall's Waste Working Group
Consortium working towards zero waste in Cornwall with waste minimisation and recycling strategies. Members, articles and downloads.
www.cwwg.co.uk/

Nick LeBoutillier's Cornish Geology Website
The geology of South West Cornwall and the geology and mineralogy of South Crofty Mine.
www.phdcsm.freeserve.co.uk/

Observatory for Cornwall Project
Charitable company formed by a number of local people with a common interest in astronomy who got together with the purpose of building an astronomical observatory. Background, supporters, contest, work schedule, directors, news, target location, and fundraising details.
www.observatoryforcornwall.co.uk/

Rag and Bone Recycling
Collects a range of materials for recycling. News of projects including beach clean ups, art from rubbish and what is done with what.
www.ragandboneonline.com/

Seaquest South-West
Dolphin, whale, turtle, shark and seal recording project run by the Cornwall and Devon Wildlife Trusts. Asks people to gather information and raises awareness.
www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/cornwall/marine/

Shore Life
A guide to seaweed, fish, birds, jelly fish, molluscs, cuttlefish and other wildlife to found on the shores in Cornwall. Includes advice on when and where to look.
www.pznow.co.uk/marine/sea_life.html

Surfers Against Sewage
Environmental campaign group with a mission to rid the UK coastline of sewage. Reports on beaches, research papers and form for reporting health problems.
www.sas.org.uk/

The Cornwall Branch of The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Association for Environmental Health Officers and colleagues in local authorities and in local industry and associated businesses. Programme.
www.cieh-cornwall.org.uk/

West Cornwall Astronomical Society
Details of meetings, events, instruments and observations. Includes a gallery of phototgraphs.
www.wcas.co.uk/

West Cornwall Badger Group
Includes a diary, links and contact details.
members.aol.com/Cornwallbadgers/

Wild Cornwall Magazine
Magazine produced by Cornwall Wildlife Trust . Archive of articles and editorial can be browsed by issue or searched.
www.wildcornwall.org.uk/

Wildlife Veterinary Investigation Centre
A wildlife veterinary centre set up to investigate disease and mortality in wild animals.
www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/vic/