The National Biodiversity Network is a collaborative partnership created to exchange biodiversity information. It is a charity, with a membership including many UK wildlife conservation organisations, government, country agencies, environmental agencies, local environmental records centres and many voluntary groups.
Our members
More than 200 members, supporters and sponsors make up the NBN. Click on any of the links to the right to find out more about them or Join to become a member too.
Woodmeadow Trust
Woodmeadow Trust, established in 2013 to specifically address the catastrophic decline in biodiversity, is a pioneering charity taking practical action…
Ringing Supplies for the ringing of birds and bats
Merlin Ringing Supplies
Suppliers of mist nets and other materials for ringing of birds and bats by qualified licensed ringers from UK and…
An independent specialist stock image library
Nature Photographers Limited
A specialist photo library run by renowned professional photographers and natural history experts. Nature Photographers Limited…
Experienced ecological consultancy based in East Anglia
Anglian Ecology
We are a chartered ecological consultancy based in Suffolk, conducting work throughout London and the South East since 1997. Our…
A community project that is discovering our marine wildlife.
The Rock Pool Project
The overall aim of the Rock Pool Project is to empower us all to improve our relationship with the marine…
Birdgirl, young naturalist, bird ringer and conservationist.
Mya-Rose Craig
I believe that it is important to engage young people with nature through bird ringing, bio-blitzs & nest recording surveys.…
Working for an amazing, green landscape for wildlife and people.
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Working with the local community towards a better future for wildlife, people and the green spaces we all love.
Countryside Jobs Service
CJS has been publishing countryside, conservation and wildlife sector information: jobs, volunteering, news and training since 1994. Becoming a…
Our mission: To explore, conserve and explain the world of plants for a better future.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
RBGE’s extensive Herbarium numbers nearly three million international (½ million UK) specimens representing half to two thirds of the world’s…
Staffordshire Ecological Record, the Environmental Records Centre for Staffordshire
Staffordshire Ecological Record
SER holds information about the ecology and geology of Staffordshire, including over species records, habitats and local wildlife/geological sites.
NUWS aims to promote, protect and defend urban wildlife
Nottingham Urban Wildlife Scheme
NUWS acts as a strategic body and engages partners to develop our City as a Living Landscape
Centre for Environmental Data and Recording CEDaR
CEDaR is responsible for collecting, collating, managing and disseminating records of terrestrial, freshwater and marine species for Northern Ireland.
Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Environmental Records Centre (BMERC)
Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Environmental Records Centre (BMERC)
We collect and share information about local biodiversity and geology in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Software development agency specialising in building biological data collection projects
Natural Apptitude
We specialise in making apps and websites for ecological projects, in particular those focusing on data collection and geospatial data.
The Local Environmental Records Centre for SW Scotland
South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre
Formerly known as Dumfries and Galloway Environmental Resources Centre (DGERC), the South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre (SWSEIC) is the…
CREST (Conservation, Rural Education and Skills Training)
CREST – (Conservation, Rural Education & Skills Training)
We provide courses on identification and habitat management, offer an advisory service and give talks on a broad range of…
Engaging people with the natural world through collaborative action
Natural History Consortium
NHC's collaborative partnership reflects Bristol’s reputation as a leading centre for the understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Our…
Spelthorne Borough Council forms part of Surrey and is situated in the north of the County.
Spelthorne Borough Council
Spelthorne Borough Council undertakes all local council based duties within the Borough; including the management of some of the Borough's…
Promoting and illustrating Nottinghamshire's invertebrate fauna.
Eakring Birds
To provide a comprehensive and expanding online resource, specifically aimed at developing a greater interest in Nottinghamshire's diverse invertebrate fauna.
Part of the Kent Countryside and Coastal Management Service
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership
Enhancing and protecting Kent’s landscapes & its wildlife via community-based environmental initiatives. We deliver a variety of landscape scale…
LERC for Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, East and West Dunbartonshire.
Glasgow Museums Biological Record Centre
GMBRC collects, collates and disseminates information about wildlife in the Greater Glasgow and surrounding area.
Biological Recording in Scotland
BRISC (Biological Recording in Scotland)
We promote the gathering of wildlife data in Scotland, to increase awareness and ensure that effective conservation action is taken.
Tree-Vegetation and Ecology Specialist
Trax Solutions Limited
Tree surveyor, phase 1 ecology and PEA specialist, aerial bat inspections. Helliwell assessment and valuations
The Linnean Society of London
The Linnean Society aims to support the study of the natural world through its collections, events, academic journals, education resources…
Dig into the world of Earthworms
Earthworm Society of Britain
The ESB aims to promote and support scientific research so that earthworms and their environment can be better understood. …
A forward-thinking consultancy with a large, experienced ecology team
Arcadis
We are committed to ensuring that development is truly sustainable and that developers maximise opportunities for biodiversity enhancement. “We take…
Promoting the science, awareness and conservation of fungi
British Mycological Society
Supporting the study of all aspects of fungal science, raising public understanding and conserving the diversity of fungi.
Wild Surveys is an ecological consultancy based in central Scotland
Wild Surveys Ltd
We are an ecological consultancy providing surveys for protected species, mitigation and licensing and are qualified and bat licensed tree…
BRERC - The West of England’s Environmental Records Centre
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
BRERC is the central repository for biodiversity and geodiversity data for the West of England. Click on the Data…
The capital’s environmental records centre
Greenspace Information for Greater London CIC (GiGL)
GiGL collates, manages and makes available detailed information on London’s natural environment via a range of services.
Independent voluntary community-based conservation group located in Felixstowe, Suffolk
Felixstowe’s Community Nature Reserve
Our community nature reserve is composed of small areas in local people’s garden’s, allotments, window boxes and other small spaces.
Our mission is to generate, communicate and promote ecological knowledge and solutions.
British Ecological Society
We represent the ecological community and our many activities include the publication of international journals, grant funding, scientific meetings, career…
Wildlife information for Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Centre for Environmental Records
We work with wildlife enthusiasts to collate information about Gloucestershire’s natural environment, providing vital evidence for monitoring, interpretation and conservation.
We work to improve knowledge of wildlife in the parish.
Cheveley Biodiversity Group
Working with specialists to explore, record, publicise and protect the biodiversity of our parish – unique in East Anglia, land…
Tristan Bantock and Jim Flanagan are the organisers of the Terrrestrial Heteroptera Recording Scheme
Terrestrial Heteroptera Recording Scheme
Tristan Bantock is an entomologist with a specialist interest in Hemiptera and a broad knowledge of most insect groups.
Promoting the recording of one of Britain’s most spectacular beetle families
Longhorn Beetle Recording Scheme
The scheme aims to promote the recording of longhorn beetles and map their distribution.
Seasearch - dive into conservation!
Seasearch
Seasearch is for volunteer divers who want to learn more about the marine environment and help to protect it. …
Buglife is the only organisation devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates
Buglife
Buglife actively works to save Britain’s rarest little animals, everything from bees to beetles, worms to woodlice and jumping spiders…
Recording water flea distribution and ecology in the British Isles
Cladocera Interest Group
An internet based, informal alliance of naturalists. We research, record and freely distribute data on the biodiversity of cladocera.
Ian Wallace runs the UK Caddis Distribution Recording Scheme
Ian Wallace
Acquires caddis distribution records and believes the NBN has a key role in making this data widely available.
The GNHS encourages the study of natural history, principally in the West of Scotland
Glasgow Natural History Society
We enjoy one of the biggest memberships for a natural history society in Scotland. Its monthly meetings and lectures in the…
The national charity dedicated to conservation within burial grounds
Caring for God’s Acre
We work nationally to promote conservation within burial grounds, focussing on biodiversity plus built and social history.
The government’s adviser for the natural environment in England
Natural England
Sponsored by Defra, we help to protect England’s nature and landscapes for people to enjoy and for the services they…
Working with organisations & citizen scientists to protect river water quality
Riverfly Partnership
Working to protect the water quality of our rivers, further the understanding of riverfly populations and actively conserve riverfly habitats.
Selling British plants and seeds, helping UK growers and charities
Habitat Aid
We sell top quality British plants and seeds from our community of suppliers and plant, sow and manage sites too.…
An independent voice for bumblebees - saving the sound of summer
Bumblebee Conservation Trust
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust works to monitor, conserve and protect all of Britain's bumblebee species
Providing fast access to comprehensive detailed data for North Wales
Cofnod – North Wales Environmental Information Service
Access high-resolution data from the region’s largest wildlife database, using our time-saving data services for Consultants and Recorders.
Sharing environmental information in Berkshire and Oxfordshire
Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC)
We manage and share information on species, habitats and important wildlife and geological sites in Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
LERN is the local environmental record centre for Lancashire.
Lancashire Environment Record Network
The LERN partnership collects, collates, manages and disseminates information relating to the bio and geo-diversity of Lancashire. Click on the…
Dedicated to saving butterflies, moths and our environment
Butterfly Conservation
Butterfly Conservation improves landscapes for butterflies and moths, creating a better environment for us all.
One of Wales’ four regional Local Environmental Records centres
West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre
We collate, manage and disseminate species records and other environmental information for the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
Soldierflies, bee-flies, robberflies, and more - fascinating flies!
Soldierflies and Allies Recording Scheme
The scheme collates records for 11 Diptera families, to promote enjoyment, study and conservation of the species and their habitats.
iSpot – your place to share nature: a citizen science platform.
iSpotnature (Open University)
Friendly online community of wildlife enthusiasts and experts: share observations, get help with identification and learn about what you’ve seen.
The independent voice of Biological Recording in the UK
National Forum for Biological Recording
We seek to promote biological recording and its importance in maintaining the UK’s biodiversity, and support collecting and interpreting high…
Sharing information about Suffolk’s wildlife
Suffolk Biodiversity Information Service
Operating as an independent and objective centre for biodiversity data we collate, manage and mobilise species and site information …
Promoting the study of mosses and liverworts
British Bryological Society
The BBS has a full programme of field meetings, a paper reading meeting, recording & research projects, an international academic journal…
Providers of high resolution biodiversity data for SE Wales
South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre (SEWBReC)
Supporting biological recorders and engaging partners to collate, manage and provide access to best-available biodiversity data for our region
Promoting the study of centipedes, millipedes and woodlice.
British Myriapod & Isopod Group
Actively developing identification resources and encouraging recording to improve our knowledge and conservation of centipedes, millipedes and woodlice and waterlice.
Local Environmental Records Centre for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Environmental Records Centre (CPERC)
CPERC manages species and habitat data to provide the most comprehensive source of local biodiversity information for our area
The source for biodiversity and geodiversity information in Sussex
Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre
One of many local environmental record centres around the UK – we collect, manage and disseminate biodiversity data, providing an…
Providing quality data services and supporting recorders in NE England
Environmental Records Information Centre North East
ERIC manages species, habitat and site data in NE UK, provides data services and support to data users and stakeholders.
Apps for identifying and recording wildlife
iSpiny
Making it easy to identify and record your observations of birds and butterflies with nature and wildlife apps for iPhone, iPad…
We are the Biological Records Centre for Main Argyll
Lorn Natural History Group
Our recording area covers much of mainland Argyll. We are currently trying to increase the amount of data we have from under-recorded…
The Local Environmental Records Centre for Cheshire, Halton, Warrington and Wirral
RECORD
RECORD brings biological recording, the needs of the community, and a range of organisations together as a 'one-stop' information resource
Discovering and documenting the wildlife of the Outer Hebrides
Outer Hebrides Biological Recording
Collating and managing biological records from the Outer Hebrides to help conserve our natural heritage
Promoting biological recording in the Highlands
Highland Biological Recording Group
Founded in 1986 to encourage and support biological recording by residents and visitors in this sparsely populated but biologically rich…
The Wildlife Information Centre
TWIC collects, collates and disseminates information about the wildlife in our area & provides support to new and experienced recorders.
Outstanding science inspiring action for a wildlife-rich world
British Trust for Ornithology
Increasing knowledge of birds and other wildlife, and their relationships with the environment and people
Promoting the study, enjoyment and conservation of lichen
British Lichen Society
The BLS works to promote the study and conservation of lichens and their habitats and welcomes all who are interested,…
All of nature for all of Scotland
Scottish Natural Heritage
Promoting the understanding, enjoyment, and care of nature in Scotland Click on the Data Sharing Badge to view the…
Inspiring people, connecting Scotland to the world and the world to Scotland
National Museums Scotland
A repository of over 10 million specimens helping us understand the natural world and our place in it.
Biodiversity information for all of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre
NBRC exists to meet the wildlife information needs of people and organisations, helping inform positive outcomes for the county’s environment…
Lakeland’s Local Environmental Records Centre
Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre
Supporting recording and bringing together and making available information on Cumbria’s natural history, wildlife sites and habitats for education, research…
The East Midland's premier organisation for the study of moths and insects.
Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Entomological Society
The Mammal Society
Promoting evidence-based conservation and management of mammals Click on the Data Sharing Badge to view the current Mammal…
Working for a Yorkshire rich in wildlife for everyone
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
We are a local charity working to protect and conserve Yorkshire's wild places and wildlife for all to enjoy.
BIS is one of four Local Environmental Record Centres covering Wales
BIS for Powys & Brecon Beacons National Park
BIS provides a means to ensure that the best possible use is made of local wildlife records for its protection.…
Advancing the understanding and promoting the sustainable management of fresh waters
Freshwater Biological Association
Founded in 1929, the FBA is dedicated to increasing the understanding and sustainable management of fresh waters
The first port of call for biodiversity information in our region
Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Recording and Monitoring Centre
We gather verified species records; map and record habitat data from across the county; and maintain definitive information about sites…
NBIS is the Local Environmental Records Centre for Norfolk
Norfolk Biodiversity Information Service
NBIS collects, collates, and interprets high quality species, geodiversity, habitats and protected sites data. NBIS is an accredited ALERC member.
Improving the flow of biodiversity data across Scotland
Scottish Biodiversity Information Forum
Established in 2012 to bring together organizations managing biodiversity data in order to address issues inhibiting data mobilisation.
The leading UK NGO solely devoted to bat conservation
Bat Conservation Trust
BCT’s vision is a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together.
Protecting Wildlife for the Future and for the People of Essex
Essex Wildlife Trust
Essex Wildlife Trust Records Centre collates and manages biological records to promote data sharing in Essex.
Working to protect the public and reduce reoffending
Ministry of Justice
The Ecology team aims to protect our valuable native species and habitats from decline within the Ministry of Justice estate.
The largest Welsh Government sponsored body
Natural Resources Wales
Proud to be leading the way to a better future for Wales by managing the environment and natural resources sustainably.…
Connecting you with the nature of Fife
Fife Nature Records Centre
Bringing together information on local wildlife, making it easier for all to access and use for conservation. Fife’s Local Environmental…
Coordinating recording for the Diptera family Tachinidae
Tachinid Recording Scheme
The scheme collates Tachinid from Great Britain and the Channel island, species distribution maps are displayed via the NBN.
An association of amateur and professional naturalists in Yorkshire
Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union
Formed in 1861, the YNU is a charity dedicated to studying and recording the fauna and flora of Yorkshire.
An Environmental Educational Charity since 1943
Field Studies Council
Taking inspiration from the world around us, appreciating its needs and protecting its diversity and beauty for future generations. …
Running projects to better our understanding of the environment
Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly
Working to collate, manage and disseminate wildlife and habitat information for the better conservation of Cornwall and Scilly.
Providing a central voice for the Records Centre community
Association of Local Environmental Records Centres
Building a support-based network of knowledge and advice to meet the needs of its members.
Dorset Environmental Records Centre
Providing data for conservation, ecological and geological work in Dorset.
Where are the UK’s Freshwater Flatworms?
Freshwater Flatworm Recording Scheme
The National Recording Scheme for Freshwater Tricladida. Just a baker’s dozen of species!
Campaigning for solutions to environmental problems
Friends of the Earth
This demands the rapid scaling up of solutions, the scaling back of the causes, and a transformation in people’s relationship…
A distributed biological records centre
Shropshire Ecological Data Network
Financially supporting experts in collection and distribution of biodiversity data for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
Working to conserve dragonflies and their wetland habitats
British Dragonfly Society
Promoting and encouraging the study, conservation, public awareness and understanding of Dragonflies and their habitats in the UK.
Enriching everyone's life through plants to make the UK a greener place
Royal Horticultural Society
To be the world’s leading gardening charity by inspiring passion and excellence in the practice of horticulture. Click on…
Making wildlife information matter in North Merseyside
Merseyside BioBank
Sharing and supporting wildlife recording in Sefton, Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens. Ensuring a future for our local wildlife. …
The local biological records centre for North-East Scotland
North East Scotland Biological Records Centre
NESBReC collates, manages and provides biological information for Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Moray and the Cairngorms National Park.
Promoting marine natural history recording
Porcupine Marine Natural History Society
The Society encourages a wider understanding of the biology, ecology and distribution of marine organisms.
Advising UK Government and devolved administrations
Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Providing evidence and advice to support sustainable use of our natural resources. Bringing together members from the nature conservation bodies for England,…
Our goal is nature’s recovery on land & at sea
The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts is a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life,…
A leading provider of sustainable water and wastewater services
Northumbrian Water
Supplies services to 1.5 million customers in Essex and Suffolk and services to 2.7 million customers in the north-east
The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity
Woodland Trust
We protect and campaign on behalf of this country’s woods, plant more trees, and restore ancient woodland, for people and…
Protecting Scotland’s wildlife for the future
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Working towards a network of healthy, resilient ecosystems supporting expanding communities of native species across Scotland.
The country's largest nature conservation charity
RSPB
Inspiring everyone to protect threatened birds and wildlife so our towns, coast and countryside will teem with life once again.
Bringing the wild back to life
People’s Trust for Endangered Species
We bring people together to save our wildlife for the future.
The national Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum in London is a museum of natural history that exhibits a vast range of specimens from…
Protecting Britain's buildings, landscapes and coastlines
National Trust
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
News & events
As the UK’s largest partnership for nature, there is always something new and exciting going on across the Network. Here you can find all the latest news and upcoming events.
Defra Chief Scientist receives Knighthood
Defra's Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Ian Boyd, has received a Knighthood as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, which…
3 July 2019
National Plant Monitoring Scheme relaunches
Since 2015, hundreds of skilled volunteers have recorded plants in over 3000 survey plots of semi-natural habitat. The National Plant…
3 July 2019
Launch of the NBN Atlas Northern Ireland
On Wednesday 29 May, the CEDaR partnership launched the NBN Atlas Northern Ireland, a new online platform that provides access to…
3 July 2019
Masters student to measure NBN Atlas success
We are delighted that Brendan Foster, a Data Science Masters student from the University of Salford, will be working with…
3 July 2019
Nominate for the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020
Do you know someone working within the environmental sciences sector who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contribution, their…
26 June 2019
Public Consultation Opens on the Biological Diversity Protocol
A landmark report, recently released by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) calls for more effective cross-sectorial…
26 June 2019
Opportunity to join the NERC Advisory Network
NERC is adapting its governance and advisory structures to provide increased agility and broader expertise. From September 2019, a new…
20 June 2019
Strengthening the Living Atlases Community of Practice
The GBIF Secretariat has funded two half-time positions in its network to assist in developing a growing community of practice…
18 June 2019
Counting the cost of accessing environmental information
Taken from the ICO website - original blog by Gill Bull, Director of Freedom of Information at the Information Commissioner’s Office…
10 June 2019
The white-legged damselfly investigation project
The White-legged Damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) is a delicate little insect that can be found fluttering along lushly vegetated margins of…
7 June 2019
Felixstowe’s Community Nature Reserve
NBN Trust member, Felixstowe's Community Nature Reserve, has been used by DEFRA as a case study as part of the…
5 June 2019
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