Biological Recording Company overview
The Biological Recording Company is a UK-based organisation dedicated to strengthening biological recording and improving how biodiversity data is collected, shared, and used. Working with Local Environmental Records Centres (LERCs), national recording schemes, researchers, and volunteers, it supports evidence-based conservation and environmental decision-making. Its work combines training, engagement, and specialist expertise.
The company delivers a wide-ranging virtual events programme alongside online natural history training courses, making biological recording accessible to people across the UK. It also runs an extensive London-based programme of biological recording training and events, supporting local recording capacity. At a national level, the company leads earthworm monitoring and conservation projects, helping to address major gaps in knowledge for this vital but under-recorded group. Alongside this, it offers biological recording consultancy, providing tailored advice on data standards, survey design, and recording strategy. Together, these activities help build skills, improve data quality, and support nature recovery.
Biological Recording training and consultancy services include setting up site recording systems and using iRecord, as well as general guidance and delivering Field Recorder Days to engage and inspire new and existing local recorders.
Invertebrates are a big focus of our work. Our entoLIVE webinar series of free 1-hour virtual events exploring the science of insects and other invertebrates. Invertebrate Study give volunteers the opportunity to develop their invertebrate ID skills under the guidance of local experts.
Earthworms are our specialist group. Our training courses covering topics such as biology, ecology, sampling techniques and identification, and we can provide bespoke webinars on a wide range of earthworm topics. We also provide earthworm consultancy services, such as conservation status assessments, surveying and ID.
Virtual Symposiums explore a subject in more detail through a series of talks from subject experts. These longer events have a small charge and are often available with an ‘earlybird’ discount.
The National Biodiversity Network is the backbone of the biological recording community within the UK. It enables organisations to safely archive their data and enable access to others, facilitating better use of biodiversity data for a range of uses, such as scientific research, policy and conservation. The Biological Recording Company is proud to be a member of the network and is committed to working with our partners to ensure we generate new biological records that are made available through the NBN Atlas.