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Charities and Campaigning

Action for Market Towns
 http://www.towns.org.uk/



Action for Market Towns describes itself as "the national membership organisation dedicated to promote the vitality and viability of small towns; support and assist small towns in tackling the challenges they face; and provide a national focus for action on issues affecting small towns". The site is neatly laid out with useful and up-to-date information, including articles, news and events, responses to Government consultation papers, details of publications, and a page of useful links. [GAS, 16 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: pla-220101-03
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Planning » Organisations
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CPRE - Campaign to Protect Rural England
 http://www.cpre.org.uk/



Formerly known as the Council for the Protection of Rural England, CPRE relaunched itself and its website in 2004. Founded in 1926, CPRE describes its role as "an organisation which campaigns to protect and enhance the countryside for the benefit of all". Features of the well organised and attractive site include an up-to-date news releases section, publications catalogue, details of staff and volunteer opportunities, a useful set of downloadable policy position statements, a campaigns section, and a dedicated members' area. [GAS, 20 Jun 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: sus-080302-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Sustainability » Organisations
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English Historic Towns Forum
 http://www.ehtf.org.uk/



EHTF explores the issues impacting on historic towns, offering support and guidance on conservation area management, traffic and visitor management, urban regeneration and design, and other planning issues. The site gives full and up-to-date details of EHTF membership, publications, news, events and activities, as well as offering a small section of links to EHTF partners and other organisations. [GAS, 4 Jul 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-040602-04
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Heritage » Organisations
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Friends of the Earth
 http://www.foe.org.uk/



 Friends of the Earth is an environmental campaign group, seeking "a world where protection of the environment and meeting everyone's needs go hand-in-hand". The site features full coverage of FOE's campaigns in relation to climate, global trade, corporates, real food, waste, transport and biodiversity, as well as news, an excellent links page and a useful publications section. An impressive resource, awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 29 May 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: sus-290506-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Sustainability » Organisations
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International Cities, Town Centres & Communities (ICTC) Society
 http://www.ictcsociety.org/



According to its site, the aims of the ICTC Society are to "enhance the quality of life of inhabitants of cities, towns and communities; make cities, towns and communities as environmentally, socially and economically sustainable as possible; and to facilitate world best practices in the planning, development and management of cities, towns and communities, public spaces and infrastructure". The design of the site is simple but clear, with basic information about the Society and its committee, together with information about curent and previous events. Membership is free, and visitors can join using the form on the site; however, it would be useful if the site could tell us a little more about the Society's activities, particularly given its laudable but ambitious aims. [GAS, 16 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: pla-160805-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Australia
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Trust for Public Land (TPL)
 http://www.tpl.org/



 Founded in the US in 1972, the Trust describes itself as "the only national nonprofit working exclusively to protect land for human enjoyment and well-being". According to the site, the Trust has helped protect more than 1,700 historic and natural landmarks nationwide, conserving more than 1.4 million acres of land. The Trust's website is very nicely designed, and has information about its work organised by state. Other features include details of publications, a newsroom and jobs listing. This is an information-packed site with much to interest any visitor, and is awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 28 May 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: sus-081101-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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