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Basking Shark Proposal Proposal by the UK Government to include the Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/gwd/shark/index.htm

DEFRA: PAW Wildlife Law Publications Online and hardcopy publications about UK law regarding wildlife and the enforcement of these laws. From the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime. http://www.defra.gov.uk/paw/publications/

DEFRA: Wildlife and Countryside Directorate Details on how it enhances opportunity in rural areas, improves enjoyment of the countryside, and conserves and manages wildlife resources. http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/index.htm

Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Adviser to Government The JNCC is the UK Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of the three country nature conservation agencies. Includes press releases and publications. http://www.jncc.gov.uk/

PAW Bulletins Copies of the bi-annual publication from the Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime. http://www.defra.gov.uk/paw/bulletin/default.htm

White-Headed Duck Task Force Recommendations for action within the UK to conserve the globally threatened White-headed duck. http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/whd/index.htm

The Zoos Forum Established as part of the UK Government's proposals to modernise British zoos and ensure that captive wild animals are properly cared for into the next century. http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/gwd/zoosforum/index.htm