The Postcode Plants Database, highlighting native plants and wildlife of the UK, is maintained by the Natural History Museum, London (described in the September 17, 1997 Scout Report for Science & Engineering). A joint project of Flora-for-Fauna and the Natural History Museum, the database attempts "to encourage gardeners and other horticulturists to plant the native trees, shrubs and flowers which are local to their areas." The Postcode Plants Database also serves a useful function to botanists and ecologists. By querying a postal district (Postcode), users may access flora and fauna lists for "any of the 2670 Postal Districts of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including the Orkneys, Shetlands (including Fair Isle) and Hebrides, the Isle of Man and the Scilly Isles." This impressive database may also be searched by common or scientific name, and includes information on Family and Provenance, and where available, Form, Conservation status, Protected status, Garden status, and a color photograph. Note that the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands are not yet included.