Whether you're here to develop your coding skills or learn more about the environment, these resources are a great place to start.

Web Development

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

w3.org/WAI

The official guidelines and resources for creating accessible web content. Essential reading if you're working on WCAG compliance - covers colour contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and more.

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MDN Web Docs

developer.mozilla.org

The most readable and reliable reference for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web APIs. Whether you're checking a CSS property or debugging a JS method, MDN is the go to resource for web developers at every level.

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freeCodeCamp

freecodecamp.org

Free online courses and certifications covering web development, JavaScript, data visualisation, and more. Ideal for our volunteers who want a structured path to improving their technical skills alongside their project work.

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Environmental

The woodland trust

woodlandtrust.org.uk

Information on UK woods and trees, conservation projects, and volunteering opportunities. A brilliant resource for anyone wanting to understand the science and practice behind the kind of work we do at Green Roots.

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Coursera - Environmental Courses

coursera.org

Online courses from top universities on environmental science, sustainability, and climate change. Many are free to use. Great for volunteers who want to back up their practical work with solid academic knowledge.

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Natural resources wales

naturalresources.wales

The Welsh government body responsible for managing the natural environment in Wales. A valuable resource for understanding local regulations, conservation areas, and funding opportunities relevant to our work in South Wales.

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