Useful Links
Heritage
East of England Apples and Orchard Project
Celebrates the orchard fruits of the East of England
This site includes an outline of the history of North Elmham.
Mid Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust
Volunteers dedicated to restoring to use the railway line between Wymondham and County School Station (North Elmham). During the summer they run regular trains between Wymondham and Dereham Station where there is small railway museum.
This site includes very detailed information on the watermills of Norfolk, including those in the Wensum Valley (Bintry, Costessey, Elsing, Fakenham, Great Ryburgh, Great Witchingham, Gressenhall, Guist, Hellesdon, Hempton, Lenwade, Lyng, New Mills in Norwich, Sculthorpe, Swanton Morley, Taverham and Worthing).
Local group mainly concerned with development at the ‘Trowse Triangle’ but website also includes information on history, geology and industry around the rivers in and near Norwich.
Photographs of village signs, include those in the Wensum Valley at Bintree, Costessey, East Rudham, Fakenham, Gt Ryburgh, Hempton, Kettlestone, North Elmham, Sculthorpe, Swanton Morley and Whissonsett,
Nature 
Government watchdog for nature.
Charity working to conserve all wild birds of prey and their habitats
List of Norfolk Wildlife web pages
Many of Norfolk’s wildlife web pages listed on this site.
Norfolk Ornithologists Association
Aims to further the study of ornithology, conserve valuable wildlife habitats and disseminate environmental and natural history knowledge through its reserves, newsletters and reports.
Cares for over 40 nature reserves and other protected sites in Norfolk.
Wensum Valley Birdwatching Society
Encourages the sharing and enjoyment of birdwatching with others in the Wensum Valley.
Countryside and Land Management
Brecks Countryside Project – Countryside Management Project in the Brecks.
BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) is the UK's leading charity working with people to bring about positive environmental change.
Costessey Point Project For a detailed account of a recent river rehabilitation scheme on the River Wensum see this very informative website.
Country Land and Business Association
Aims to be the premier organisation dedicated to safeguarding the interests of those responsible for land, property and business throughout rural England and Wales.
DEFRA(Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.
Environment Agency is responsible for controlling water abstraction, effluent discharges, water quality, fisheries in inland waters, the maintenance of main rivers and flood protection and for furthering wildlife conservation and recreation opportunities.
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) is an independent voluntary association of organisations and individuals with a common interest in reconciling the needs of modern farming with the conservation of nature and landscape.
Forestry Commission is the Government Department responsible for forestry policy throughout Great Britain. It administers a number of grant incentive schemes as well as controlling the felling of trees and woodlands.
Local Access Forum - Advises as to the improvement of public access to land across Norfolk (outside The Broads) for the purposes of open-air recreation and the enjoyment of the area.
Norfolk Anglers Conservation Association (NACA)
NACA campaigns for and promotes a clean and healthy aquatic environment in which all forms of wildlife can thrive and prosper.
Norfolk Coast Project -Seeks to protect and enhance the landscape and its special wildlife for all those that live in and visit the area.
Norwich Fringe Project – Countryside Management Project covering a 5-mile radius around Norwich (excluding Wensum Valley).
SUSTRANS Amongst other things, SUSTRANS (the sustainable transport charity) designates the National Cycle Network.
Reporting problems
- Dead fish in the water
Pollution incidents
Damage or danger to rivers or lakes
Flooding
Environment Agency Emergency Hotline 0800 807060
- Wildlife crimes e.g. egg thieves, poisoned birds
Police Wildlife liaison Officer 01603 768769
- Public right of way blockages
Norfolk County Council