Leicestershire Please note that these links will take you away from the GLOBE website and GLOBE cannot be responsible for the contents on any other sites. In 1990 Leicester became Britains first Environment City. To find out how they make their buildings environmentally sound and to tour the Eco house check out this easy to navigate, interesting website. For an amazing amount of information about the Rutland Ospreys this website is great. Packed with facts and figures and some fantastic photos. The National Forest is a forest in the making. 200 square miles in the English Midlands where you can witness and enjoy the physical creation of a forest and be involved in its development as part of the nation's future heritage. The Growing Forest pages give masses of information about new forest, conservation and history. The Rutland Water Nature Reserve website is a great resource for information about wetland birds, there is some interesting information about the reserve itself, with the history of the reservoir's construction. Lots of wildlife facts and contacts. The Wild About Leicester website is packed with information about garden wildlife, biodiversity and caring for your wildlife garden. It's fun to navigate and full of interesting local information. Donwloadable teacher packs are also available. is an independent charity working to improve the environment and the communities in Leicestershire and the East Midlands. They provide information, advice and practical help to encourage individuals and organisations to take practical steps towards a more sustainable future. Back to top