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A free course from the Open University, Citizen science and global biodiversity, deals with the importance of biodiversity.  It explores how anyone can contribute to…

Citizen science is an important way in which diverse groups of people can participate in research and innovation, whether through collecting data, analysing data or…

The UK’s wildlife continues to decline according to the State of Nature 2019 report. The latest findings show that since rigorous scientific monitoring began in…

The NBN Trust AGM is to be held on Wednesday 13 November 2019. In preparation for this, information on the main item for affirming is…

Do you want your walk to contribute to citizen science and wildlife conservation? The Mammal Society is requesting people to download their free Mammal Mapper…

View Network News September 2019. In this issue: NBN Conference – why attend? Dynamic Dunescapes Consultancy offers free technical support The power of open biodiversity…

Dynamic Dunescapes is a fantastic new project to restore sand dunes across England and Wales for the benefit of people, communities and wildlife. The fun,…

UK Research and Innovation has recently published its vision for public engagement. This explains how it will promote world-leading research and innovation that is built…

The Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) was established in April 2008 to make access to, and analysis of, marine data easier and cheaper…

A survey to health-check Britain’s hedgerows The hedgerows that criss-cross our countryside are not only an iconic sight, but a vital habitat and corridor for…

New GBIF Science Review demonstrates the power of free and open biodiversity data GBIF-mediated data is everyone’s data. It represents the accumulation of efforts—from small…

Do you work, or do research, in conservation? The Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science (ICCS) would like to learn about your life in conservation, and the…

View Network News August 2019. In this issue: NBN Awards – last few days to nominate! Transforming the NBN Atlas NBN Conference – book before…

Defra and the Welsh Government are committed to taking a strong stance against invasive alien species. The UK government’s 25 Year Environment Plan has a…

Natural Environment Research Council has three announcements which will be of interest to the Network. 1. NERC’s public engagement with research strategy – Have your…

Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling on volunteers across Britain to record sightings of mammals, dead or alive, as part of…

A new initiative will develop an overall knowledge infrastructure for academic quality data management based on the FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) principles. The FAIRsFAIR…

Free technical support for smaller organisations or volunteer run schemes, to set up websites and social media channels. As a Corporate Supporter of the NBN…

We all know nature counts – but who counts nature? Nature Counts is a new species recording site from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, made…

Countryside Jobs Service (CJS) has launched a photography competition as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. You can submit any image at any time from…