North West Fungus Group
- Group promoting an interest in fungi across the counties of the North West. Includes information about fungi, mushrooms and mycology, their collecting trips and workshopa, and a newsletter.
- http://fungus.org.uk/nwfg.htm

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
- Manages thirty-four nature reserves covering woodland, wetland, upland and meadow. Includes information about nature photography, job vacancies, news and events.
- http://www.lancswt.org.uk/

North West Group of Astronomical Societies
- Organises communication between and coordination of amateur astronomical societies in the North West; information about member societies, events, news and a forum.
- http://www.manastro.free-online.co.uk/nwgas/

Open University Geological Society, North West Branch
- Society information about geological field trips and other events for the beginner or expert.
- http://www.ougsnw.org.uk

Northwest Food Alliance
- set up to improve the agri-food and drink industry in the region by 2005.
- http://www.nwfoodalliance.co.uk

English Nature - North West Nature Reserves
- The statutory service responsible for looking after England's variety of wild plants and animals - the country's biodiversity - and its natural features.
- http://www.english-nature.org.uk/maps/region.asp?Reg=2

The North West Naturalists' Union
- A forum for all north west England's naturalists and ecologists.
- http://www.consult-eco.ndirect.co.uk/recordng/nwnu/