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For further information on rural visitor attractions in Essex.

Click through to see a collection of photographs taken by Marks Hall visitors.

The objective of the Forestry Commission GB is to take the lead, on behalf of all three administrations, in the development and promotion of sustainable forest management and to support its achievement nationally.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has made important contributions to increasing the understanding of the plant kingdom with many benefits for mankind. Today it is still first and foremost a scientific institution. With its collections of living and preserved plants, of plant products and of botanical information, it forms an encyclopaedia of knowledge about the plant kingdom.

Established in 1804, the Royal Horticultural Society is now the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.

The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all.

Founded as a registered charity in 1978 to combine the talents of botanists, horticulturalists and conservationists with the dedication of keen amateur and professional gardeners, the NCCPG's aims to encourage the propagation and conservation of endangered garden plants in the British Isles.

The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) is a charitable trust. The NGS inspires proud and passionate gardeners to open up their gardens to the public and to raise money for the charities it supports.

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading charity dedicated solely to the protection of our native woodland heritage.