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Environment - Wales

Environment Agency Wales
Wealth of information re the Welsh environment, official policies, data, etc.

National Assembly: Environment pages
Useful range of information.

Business & Environment Wales
The Welsh Assembly's Government action plan for 'strengthening sustainable business support in Wales'. The aim is for Welsh businesses to maximise its potential through environmentally friendly practices and policies. The website lists available business environmental services, and reports on latest news and legislation.

ARENA Network
ARENA Network is an independent organisation providing practical support to business and other organisations in Wales on Environment, Quality, Health & Safety and Training related issues. Useful information on the website, and businesses can join the organisation as members on payment of an annual fee.

The Environmental Legislation Guide 2002
From ARENA Network - free for members to download, or buy a printed version. Useful in keeping up to date with the plethora of legislation which affects companies in the UK today.

Groundwork Wales
The purpose is to achieve sustainable communities through joint environmental action. A unique set of services including heavily subsidised consultancy advice and capital grant aid. An easily accessible one stop shop for businesses committed to environmental improvements and increasing their profits. Useful section on Grants.

Environmental Goods and Services Programme - WDA
Supports companies involved wholly or partially in the environmental sector. First £1500 free with second £1500 free if matched by company. Implementation part of EGS is up to £10,000 Tel: 01745 586254 for information.

Countryside Council for Wales
Main website for the CCW.

Centre for Alternative Technology
The Centre for Alternative Technology, near Machynlleth, is one of Europe's foremost eco-centres. It is an educational charity striving to achieve the best cooperation between the natural, technological and human worlds. The website posts information on the centre's news, available services, fundraising work, general information and how to visit the centre.

Friends of the Earth: Wales
Friends of the Earth is an environmental pressure group. Its Welsh pages provide information on local groups and news on local and national campaign issues.

Sustainable Wales
The web pages of Sustainable Wales, an organisation seeking to integrate environmental, social and cultural concerns in Wales.