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The GBIF Governing Board has approved the appointment of Dr Joe Miller as the network’s next Executive Secretary. A researcher who has spent the majority…

Scientists have identified 66 alien plant and animal species, not yet established in the European Union, that pose the greatest potential threat to biodiversity and…

We are pleased to have published the sensitive species policy for the NBN Atlas. This was written in conjunction with many Network members who have helped to…

If you are a Network News reader you may well belong to organisations which share the NBN’s aim to champion the UK’s biodiversity data. If…

On behalf of the network of national Participants, the GBIF Secretariat is pleased to invite nominations for the 2019 Young Researchers Award. This annual programme aims…

View Network News January 2019. In this issue: UK Lakes Portal – NBN Atlas records added Recorder 6 maintenance and development plan Support us and…

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity that comes with leadership experience? Would you like valuable training in the environmental sector which works with your…

If you’re planning on running a BioBlitz in 2019 you can now register your event. By registering your event, the BioBlitz team will help market your BioBlitz…

Is your city taking part in the world’s largest survey of the natural world? Last year three UK city regions took part in the the…

Written by Clare Blencowe, Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre Manager and Chair of the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (With thanks to the Recorder 6…

Did you know that we offer an individual membership option of the National Biodiversity Network? Traditionally many of our members have been organisations such as…

We are seeking nominations for Honorary Membership of the National Biodiversity Network. Do you know someone who you think should receive this accolade? Honorary Membership…

Taken from a blog by Philip A Taylor The UK Lakes Portal was launched in March 2016 to showcase the wealth of physical and environmental data that’s…

View Network News December 2018. In this issue: UK Award winners 2018 Joint NBN Trust Honorary Membership 2018 NBN Conference – photos and review NBN…

A Competition Funded PhD Project at Durham University is now available for applications. Project Description Citizen science approaches to wildlife monitoring are growing in scope,…

The Geospatial Commission is to invest £5 million to help unlock the value of geospatial data held by its six expert Partner Bodies – the…

Whilst it is usual to put forward only a single nominee, this year we received a joint nomination for two outstanding individuals. These two individuals…

Wildlife charities People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) & the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, community orientated and nature-loving…

The winners of the 2018 UK Awards for Biological Recording and Information Sharing were announced at a special evening ceremony at the Albert Hall, Nottingham…

The Scottish Biodiversity Information Forum has published a comprehensive review of the way in which information about Scotland’s nature is recorded, managed, collated and used.…