A practical guide to places of outstanding natural beauty and ecological significance in Britain, this book is intended for naturalists and tourists. It taskes a county-by-county look at Britain, covering all the main features of the environment, including bird sanctuaries, fens woodland, broads and parks to name but a few. Dr Perring has been actively involved in conservation for over 35 years and was the RSNC General Secretary from 1979 to 1987.