RISC update
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/risc-update/

We launched the RISC project in the spring and have now added four more species to gain more records

NBN web services
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/nbn-web-services/

The NBN Web Services provide a flexible and powerful route to the 50 million plus British and Irish plant and animal records loaded onto the NBN Gateway.

New faces
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/new-faces/

We are delighted to welcome two new members to the team.  Paula Lightfoot and Chris Johnson both joined the NBN Trust in August.

Hedge havens
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/how-sweeping-your-hedge-can-help-scientists-protec/

The next in the series of OPAL surveys begins in September 2010 and this time the project is asking people to look at hedges.

New Head of BRC
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/new-head-of-brc/

David Roy has been appointed as Head of the Biological Records Centre, with effect from 1 July 2010, as successor to Mark Hill.

Making use of Easy Maps
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/making-use-of-easy-maps/

The Highland Biological Recording Group utilises Easy Maps to show NBN Gateway maps on its website

New Gateway
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/new-features/

The NBN Gateway has been improved – Version 3.4.1 was released on 28th June and is packed with new features.

BioBlitz resources
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/bioblitz-resources/

Are you running a BioBlitz?  If so, take a look at some of the resources that have been developed to help your BioBlitz be a success!

50 million….
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/50-million-records/

The Gateway has now exceeded the 50 million records mark.  Find out more about the record and where it came from.  Why not help us to get to 100 million?

iSpot – helping people learn how to identify wildlife
News: https://nbn.org.uk/news/ispot-helping-people-learn-how-to-identify-wildl/

As part of OPAL, the Open University has developed a website to help beginners learn how to identify wildlife, and go on to get involved in wildlife survey.