Local Record Centres (LRCs) are at the forefront of biological recording and have been established nationwide to provide a local focal point for the collation and management of environmental data. There are four records centres operating within Wales giving full geographical coverage. Click on the link to find out more information about your local record centre.
Natur coordinate conservation & biodiversity training events throughout Wales and offer advice and information regarding training needs in the conservation sector.
Latest Natur Training Programme
WBP are supporting LRCs and local volunteers to organise wildlife training days in your area. In addition some record centres and Local Biodiversity Partnerships are running recording and biodiversity training days. For more details follow the links.
Aberystwyth University
Field Studies Council
Flora Locale Training Days
Neath Port Talbot Biodiversity training days
Moelyci Environmental Centre
Plas Tan y Bwlch
Powys Wildlife Training Days
SEWBReC Wildlife Training Days
SEWBReC Biodiversity Blitz Days
Shared Earth Trust Training Programme
Each year, SEWBReC organises biodiversity blitz days as a chance for recorders to come together and spend a day surveying an under recorded site. It’s a great way to meet like-minded people, learn new skills and also have fun! For more details on how to get involved click on the SEWBReC web link.
The National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Gateway website is designed to compliment the network of LRC's and provide a hub for all recording activity. THe NBN can be used to view distribtion maps of species, for example you can view distribution maps for all Welsh priority species.
Local Records Centres, Wales
National Biodiversity Network (NBN)