The aim of NIEA is to protect, conserve and promote the natural environment and built heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.

SNH's work is about caring for the natural heritage, enabling people to enjoy it, helping people to understand and appreciate it, and supporting those who manage it.

NERC is the UK's leading public funder of environmental science. It invests £330 million each year in cutting-edge research, postgraduate training and innovation in universities and research centres.

The UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues. Their priorities are to grow the rural economy, improve the environment and safeguard animal and plant health.

The JNCC is the UK Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of the four country nature conservation agencies.

Natural England works for people, places and nature, to enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas; promote access, recreation and public well-being; and contribute to the way natural resources are managed so that they can be enjoyed now and in the future.

Natural Resources Wales ensures that the environment and natural resources of Wales are sustainably maintained, sustainably enhanced and sustainably used, now and in the future.

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is the UK’s Centre of Excellence for research in the terrestrial and freshwater environmental sciences.