Woodland Conservation & Tree Stewardship

Ancient Tree Inventory – A national database recording ancient, veteran, and notable trees across the UK. Useful for monitoring biodiversity and historical landscapes.

The Friends of Nore Barn Woods – A local conservation group maintaining and improving wooded habitats near the shoreline of Emsworth.

The Friends Of Park Wood – Community volunteers working to preserve Park Wood in Waterlooville, focused on protecting ancient woodland and increasing community access.

Hampshire Conservation Volunteers – Weekend volunteer group doing coppicing, hedgelaying, and habitat restoration across Hampshire woodlands. Supports councils and wildlife charities.

Havant Borough Tree Wardens – Volunteers promoting tree health, planting, and care across Havant. They support woodland resilience and work with local councils on green space improvement.

The Woodland Trust – The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, protecting and restoring native woodland, campaigning against deforestation, and supporting community woodlands.

 

Local Sites & Groups

Bird Aware Solent – Partnership of 19 bodies reducing coastal bird disturbance. Rangers engage visitors along the Solent, promoting respectful recreation.

Brook Meadow Conservation Group – Volunteer-managed Local Nature Reserve (6 acres) with rich biodiversity. Regular sessions maintain habitats and access.

Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association – Emsworth – Charity managing rare brackish lagoon. Protects species like the Tentacled Lagoon Worm. Volunteers monitor and maintain the site.

Friends of Langstone Harbour – Grassroots group championing conservation and pollution monitoring. Hosts cleanups, tree planting, and outreach events.

Friends of Chichester Harbour – Charity supporting habitat recovery and sustainable access. Funds restoration projects and coordinates volunteers.

Wildlife in Portsmouth & Havant  – Blog/archive by naturalist John Goodspeed. Covers sightings, news, and events across Langstone Harbour & Portsdown Hill

 

Butterfly Conservation

Butterfly Conservation – Runs field trips, surveys, and habitat work at local reserves (e.g. Magdalen Hill Down).

Butterfly Conservation – National Organisation – UK’s leading charity for butterflies & moths. Active in science, policy, and public engagement since 1968.

 

Climate & Sustainability

Havant Climate Alliance – Non-political coalition tackling the climate crisis in Havant. Runs Big Green Week, EcoFair, Warm Homes, and biodiversity campaigns. Engages councils on planning, pollution, and green development.

Havant Community Energy – Cooperative building community-owned renewables. Solar projects on public sites with future plans for wind, tidal, and geothermal. Works with councils, Friends of the Earth, and Energise South Downs.

Transition Chichester – Transition Town group fostering sustainable living. Runs community orchards, Repair Cafés, swap shops, and outreach. Hosts eco festivals, films, and refugee inclusion programs.

 

Local Civic & Planning Groups

Emsworth Residents Forum (ERF) – Represents Emsworth in planning and sustainability. Produced the 2019–2036 Neighbourhood Plan covering harbour pollution, green spaces, and development. Manages community grants and infrastructure priorities.

Havant Civic Society – Volunteer group promoting heritage, sustainable development, and civic consultation. Advocates for climate resilience and environmental safeguards in urban planning.

Havant Thicket Winter Storage Reservoir – Portsmouth Water – 8.7bn litre reservoir for South East water security. Includes wetland creation, tree planting, and chalk stream protection. Designed for biodiversity and future water recycling.

 

Civic Action & Community Care

Havant Community Litter Pickers – Grassroots volunteers tackling litter in Havant, Leigh Park, and West Leigh. Host regular cleanups and partner with councils and GoodGym Portsmouth.

Havant Green Party – Local political group championing environmental justice and climate resilience. Holds four council seats (May 2024) and leads campaigns on sewage pollution, clean water, and sustainable development.

 

Reuse, Repair & Circular Economy

Havant Freegle – Local network for giving away unwanted items. Part of the national Freegle movement since 2006, sponsored by Hampshire County Council. Facilitates sharing of furniture, tools, craft supplies, and more — keeping goods in use and out of landfill. Motto: “It’s not waste until you waste it.

Sustainable Transport & Safer Street

20’s Plenty for Us – Advocates for 20mph speed limits in residential areas to reduce emissions, improve safety, and encourage walking/cycling.

Sustrans – Champions active travel through bike paths, walking routes, and sustainable transport infrastructure.

CycleStreets – Offers a UK-wide cycle journey planner and photomap, supporting cycling advocacy and infrastructure improvements.

 

Climate Action & Carbon Reduction

Ashton Hayes – A pioneering village project in Cheshire aiming for community-led carbon neutrality through behavioural change and renewable energy.

Biofuelwatch – A pioneering village project in Cheshire aiming for community-led carbon neutrality through behavioural change and renewable energy.

Carbon Trust – Energy Management Guide for Business – Provides practical guidance for businesses to reduce energy use and carbon emissions.

Gov.uk – The government’s central portal for accessing energy-saving schemes and financial support.

 

Environmental Campaigning & Policy

Campaign Against Climate Change – A UK-based pressure group founded in 2001 in response to President Bush’s rejection of the Kyoto Protocol. CCC mobilises mass demonstrations, public education, and grassroots activism to demand urgent climate action.

Friends of the Earth – A grassroots network campaigning on climate, nature, and social justice issues, including legal interventions and local group mobilisation.

Greenpeace UK – International environmental organisation tackling climate change, deforestation, ocean protection, and fossil fuel divestment.

Transition Network International – Supports community-led responses to climate change and economic instability through local resilience and regenerative practices.

 

Local Sustainability & Education

The Sustainability Centre – East Meon, Petersfield – 55-acre woodland and grassland hub in the South Downs. Run by Earthworks Trust, offering immersive sustainability programmes and nature-based learning.

Soil Association – UK charity pioneering organic farming since 1946. Certifies organic products and promotes healthy food systems, agroecology, and land stewardship.

The Conservation Volunteers – Formally BTCV – National charity connecting people with green spaces. Founded in 1959 (formerly BTCV), it empowers communities through practical conservation and environmental volunteering.

 

Marine Pollution & Plastic Reduction

Final Straw Foundation – A Hampshire-based environmental charity founded in Emsworth in 2018, tackling marine and coastal pollution through education, outreach, and practical action.

Marine Conservation Society – The UK’s leading marine charity, working to protect and restore ocean health through science, advocacy, and public engagement.

Marine Conservation Society – Beach Cleans – Part of MCS’s Beachwatch programme, these cleans are more than just litter removal — they’re citizen science in action.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds – Langstone Harbour – RSPB manages key nesting islands and lagoons within Langstone Harbour, a wetland of international importance. The reserve blends tidal mudflats, saltmarsh, and seagrass meadows, supporting species like Brent Geese, Whimbrel, and Osprey

Butterfly Conservation – Protects butterflies and moths through research, habitat restoration, and public campaigns like the Big Butterfly Count Offers ID guides and volunteering across the UK.

 

Everyday Sustainability Resources

Ecotricity – UK’s original green energy provider. Builds new wind, solar, and green gas sites via its “Bills into Mills” model. Also supports EV networks and plant-based food initiatives.

Kes Lighting – Offers in-depth home and business lighting guides. Covers LED efficiency, recycling, dimming, and sustainable materials like bamboo and recycled glass.

Permaculture Magazine – Quarterly publication on sustainable living, agriculture, and eco-design. Features community resilience projects, DIY tips, and global case studies.

The Vegan Society – Promotes veganism for health, ethics, and sustainability. Runs the Vegan Trademark and campaigns to cut food emissions and land/water use.