Life science consultant. Former Dep. Director, RGS-IBG + Executive Director, Earthwatch.

Nigel Winser

Work with, and for, naturalists and field scientists committed to a sustainable planet, currently in Oman, Kenya and Sarawak.

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

Working together to achieve more for nature in Greater Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Environmental Records Centre (LERC)

The GLNP works on strategic policy and information, including the Lincolnshire Environmental Records Centre, Local Sites, Nature Strategy and Geodiversity.

HERC is the Local Environmental Records Centre for Hertfordshire

Herts Environmental Records Centre (HERC)

We collect, collate, manage and share information on species, habitats and important wildlife and geological sites in Hertfordshire

Advancing marine science through research, communication and education since 1884

Marine Biological Association

Promotes scientific research into marine life, including the environment on which it depends, disseminating to the public the knowledge gained.

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.

Sound advice, guidance, wildlife surveys and reports

Vital Ecology

Vital Ecology has extensive project experience and delivers high quality and reliable ecological services      

Working to conserve and promote the biodiversity of Mull

Wild Mull

Developing cooperative community-based action to enhance biodiversity and help Mull’s wildlife, community and visitors to benefit each other.

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.

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…

Dumfries & Galloway’s local environmental records centre

Dumfries and Galloway Environmental Resources Centre (DGERC)

DGERC collates, manages and shares information about the region’s wildlife and provides support to a network of local wildlife recorders

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…

Promoting the study, understanding and enjoyment of our wild plants

Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland

BSBI's research, training and outreach programmes help botanists - beginner and expert - to understand, identify, record and map what grows where.

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

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…

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…

LERC for Lothians, Borders, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk & part of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs NP

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

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.

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.

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…

More for Mammals

The Mammal Society

Promoting evidence-based conservation and management of mammals

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.

Providing environmental information for the region

Wiltshire & Swindon Biological Records Centre

We collate, manage, interpret and disseminate wildlife, habitat and sites data, delivering information to partners, customers and the wider public.

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.    

Recording Dorset's Wildlife

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.

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

Together we have a mission to create Living Landscapes, secure Living Seas and to inspire people to value nature.  

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 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.

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.