|
|
 |
AggRegain |
| |
|
Established by WRAP, it provides a source of information on the use of recycled and secondary aggregates |
| |
|
www.aggregain.org.uk |
|
Agricultural Lime Association |
| |
|
An organisation representing food, farming and the lime industry. The website contains information on sustainability and the environment, good practice and recommendations and the technical and regulatory information.
|
| |
|
www.aglime.org.uk |
|
British Aggregates Association |
| |
|
The representative body for the British's independent quarry companies. The site contains information on their objectives, the aggregates tax, environmental consultations, and press releases. |
| |
|
www.british-aggregates.co.uk |
|
British Cement Association |
| |
|
The British Cement Association (BCA) is the trade and research organisation that represents the interests of the UK's cement industry. The members of the BCA (Buxton Lime Industries, Castle Cement, Lafarge Cement UK and Rugby Cement) are the major domestic manufactures of Portland cement, producing over 90% of the cement sold in the UK. The site has information on activities, statistics, services, links to industry, and a discussion forum.
|
| |
|
www.bca.org.uk |
|
British Geological Survey (BGS) |
| |
|
The BGS undertakes a wide variety of activites within the geoscience community. BGS staff expertise has been used extensively on projects throughout the UK and the rest of the world. The Web site contains many resources. MineralsUK is a subsection within the BGS site.
|
| |
|
www.bgs.ac.uk |
|
British In-situ Concrete Paving Association |
| |
|
Britpave, the British In-situ Concrete Paving Assciation, was formed in 1991 to promote better and greater use of concrete for paving. The website includes information on the association, news and events, benefits of concrete, activities, publications and a members list. |
| |
|
www.britpave.org.uk |
|
British Lime Association |
| |
|
The BLAs remit is to educate the public and represent the interests of the UK lime industry in technical, promotional and general matters. The website explains what lime is and its uses, has information on news and events and a members list.
|
| |
|
www.britishlime.org |
|
British Marine Aggregate Producers Association |
| |
|
A trade association for primarily marine dredged sand and gravel. The Web site provides information on regulations, resources, uses, production, general information and current issues. |
| |
|
www.bmapa.org |
|
Building Limes Forum |
| |
|
Established to encourage expertise and understanding in the use of building limes. The website covers the organisation's main aims and objectives and members. |
| |
|
www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk |
|
Campaign to Protect Rural England |
| |
|
CPRE exists to promote the beauty, tranquility and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country. |
| |
|
www.cpre.org.uk |
|
Coal Authority |
| |
|
The Coal Authority deals with licensing, subsidence claims, liability issues and public access to information. |
| |
|
www.coal.gov.uk |
|
COALPRO |
| |
|
The Confederation of UK Coal Producer's site covers news, the environment, health and safety, events and more. |
| |
|
www.coalpro.co.uk |
|
Concrete Society |
| |
|
A society with members for all sectors of the concrete industry. The website (and society) is used to exchange information and experience, as a forum for debate and action, and to provide a role in encouraging and developing the use of concrete. There are also links to pubilcations, Concrete Magazine, events, and information and advice. |
| |
|
www.concrete.org.uk |
|
Construction Industry Environmental Forum |
| |
|
CIEF is a daughter company of CIRIA; helping companies involved in construction improve their environmental and sustainability performance. |
| |
|
www.cief.org.uk |
|
Construction Industry Research and Information Association |
| |
|
CIRIA is a UK based research association concerned with improving the performance of all involved with construction and the environment. |
| |
|
www.ciria.org.uk |
|
Countryside Agency |
| |
|
This is the statutory body working to make life better for people in the countryside and improve the quality of the countryside for everyone. |
| |
|
www.countryside.gov.uk |
|
Countryside Character Network |
| |
|
Web site of the Countryside Character Network, to promote sharing good practice in landscape character assessment. |
| |
|
www.ccnetwork.org.uk/ |
|
DCLG (Planning) |
| |
|
Department for Communities and Local Government, which took over responsibility for planning matters when the ODPM closed. Planning policy, guidance, research and publications information. |
| |
|
www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1143104 |
|
Department for Communities and Local Government |
| |
|
The DCLG was formed in May 2006 when the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) was closed. DCLG has taken responsibility for policy on housing, planning, devolution, regional and local government and the fire service. |
| |
|
www.communities.gov.uk |
|
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) |
| |
|
Includes sub-departments concerned with environmental protection and sustainable development. |
| |
|
www.defra.gov.uk |
|
Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) |
| |
|
One of the DTI's central objectives is to make the most of the UK's science, engineering and technology skills and resources. |
| |
|
www.dti.gov.uk |
|
English Heritage |
| |
|
This organisation plays a crucial role in ensuring that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for. |
| |
|
www.english-heritage.org.uk |
|
English Nature |
| |
|
The Government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife and geology throughout England.
|
| |
|
www.english-nature.org.uk |
|
Environment Agency |
| |
|
The main public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. The Web site includes publications, regional information, education and specific areas such as waste, land quality, water management and conservation. |
| |
|
www.environment-agency.gov.uk |
|
EPIC Training and Consulting Services Ltd |
| |
|
EPIC TRAINING AND CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED provides an extensive range of training courses, products and services designed specifically to meet the identified needs of the extractive and mineral processing industries. |
| |
|
www.epicltd.com |
|
Flora locale |
| |
|
Flora locale promotes the wise use of native flora; encouraging good practice to those involved in the supply of native plants and seed, and to professional land managers restoring wildplants to the countryside.
|
| |
|
www.floralocale.org |
|
Gypsum Products Development Association |
| |
|
The role of the Gypsum Products Development is to develop and encourage the understanding of gypsum based building materials and systems. The website is quite extensive, covering a wide range of subjects from gypsum history, literature and lectures to training, links and awards. |
| |
|
www.gpda.com |
|
Health and Safety Executive |
| |
|
The HSE?s mission is to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. |
| |
|
www.hse.gov.uk |
|
Highways Agency |
| |
|
Managing, maintaining and improving England's strategic road network. The Web site covers general information, news, road projects, contracts and education. |
| |
|
www.highways.gov.uk |
|
Industrial Minerals Association of Europe |
| |
|
The association representing industrial minerals producers across Europe. The Web site contains dowlnloadable fact sheets on the nature and usage of Europe's minerals |
| |
|
www.ima-eu.org |
|
Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management |
| |
|
IEEM is the professional Institute supporting professionals in the fields of ecology and environmental management. |
| |
|
www.ieem.org.uk |
|
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment |
| |
|
IEMA is a not-for-profit organisation established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and assessment.
|
| |
|
www.iema.net |
|
Institute of Field Archaeologists |
| |
|
IFA is the professional organisation for archaeologists in the UK. It promotes professional standards and ethics for conserving, managing, understanding and promoting enjoyment of the heritage. |
| |
|
www.archaeologists.net |
|
Institute of Quarrying |
| |
|
The Web site contains information on membership, conferences, education, archives and other general information. |
| |
|
www.quarrying.org/iq/ |
|
Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) |
| |
|
The JNCC is the UK Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of the three country nature conservation agencies English Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside Council for Wales.. |
| |
|
www.jncc.gov.uk |
|
Landscape Institute |
| |
|
The Landscape Institute promotes the highest standards in the practice of landscape architecture and management. Its main object is to regulate the way its members operate through its mandatory code of professional conduct. |
| |
|
www.l-i.org.uk |
|
MAGIC (Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside) |
| |
|
This site gives locations and details for a very large number of key environmental schemes and designations on one interactive map. |
| |
|
www.magic.gov.uk |
|
MineralsUK |
| |
|
This is the section within the British Geological Survey Web site which deals with minerals. |
| |
|
www.bgs.ac.uk/mineralsuk |
|
National Biodiversity Network |
| |
|
The NBN is a project to build the UK's first network of biodiversity information. |
| |
|
www.nbn.org.uk |
|
National Stone Centre |
| |
|
This centre is in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales on the edge of the Peak District. It is an information and educational resource, telling the Story of Stone - history, science, technology, art and environment. A dramatic site steeped in industrial history, ecology, displaying 330 million year old fossil tropical reefs. |
| |
|
www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk/ |
|
National Trust |
| |
|
The Web site oncorporates information, environment and conservation, policy and campaigns, and education. |
| |
|
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
|
Noisenet.org |
| |
|
Looking for Noise Information? This site provides fast noise and vibration information for all. |
| |
|
www.noisenet.org |
|
Quarry Products Association (QPA) |
| |
|
Excellent overview of the quarrying industry in the UK. Includes quarry images, mineral uses, environmental issues, education resources and more. |
| |
|
www.qpa.org |
|
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds |
| |
|
A varied site containing general information, education, science, policy and advice, and regional information. |
| |
|
www.rspb.org.uk |
|
Royal Town Planning Institute |
| |
|
The RTPI has a group known as the Minerals and Waste Management Panel which is specifically concerned with the planning issues surrounding the aggregates and minerals industry. |
| |
|
www.rtpi.org.uk |
|
SafeQuarry.com |
| |
|
Safequarry.com is dedicated to sharing health and safety best practice across the UK quarrying industry. Through the use of automated incident alerts, best practice case studies and toolbox talks, the site aims to provide a dynamic focus on everything to do with health and safety. The website covers such issues in quarries, ready-mix concrete, mortar and asphalt plants, contract surfacing sites and slag, lime, marine and recycling sites. |
| |
|
www.safequarry.com |
|
Scottish Lime Centre |
| |
|
The Scottish Lime Centre provides specialist advice and training in the use of lime-based materials for the conservation and repair of Scotland's traditional buildings. |
| |
|
www.scotlime.org |
|
Solid Fuel Association |
| |
|
Established to encourage greater awareness of the benefits of domestic solid fuel heating among the general public. The website is very brief with just details of their advise centre and a helpline number.
|
| |
|
www.solidfuel.co.uk |
|
Strategic Environmental Assessment Info Service |
| |
|
The site provides a gateway to the latest information on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Sustainability Appraisal (SA). It is aimed primarily at plan/programme authorities and others involved in implementing the requirements of the SEA Directive and UK Regulations. |
| |
|
www.sea-info.net |
|
United Kingdom Quality Ash Association |
| |
|
UKQAA represents the interests of the major producers and uses of coal ash from coal-fired power stations within the UK. The website includes a members list, datasheets, news and press releases, general information, and the drill core project.
|
| |
|
www.ukqaa.org.uk |
|
Virtual Quarry |
| |
|
This is an excellent educational resource, developed for the Quarry Products Association. It guides visitors round a virtual quarry, with a number of interactive features being available. |
| |
|
www.virtualquarry.co.uk |
|
Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) |
| |
|
Promoting sustainable waste management by creating stable and efficient markets for recycled materials and products. |
| |
|
www.wrap.org.uk |
|
|