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The Earthworm Society of Britain (ESB) is proud of its open data policy, allowing open access to its earthworm records with no constraints to the…

The Northern February red stonefly has its global stronghold in the Scottish Highlands and has only ever been found in two rivers outside Scotland -…

Written by Neil Hodges, NBN Trust Chair I took over from Michael Hassell as Chair at the February board meeting. It is always difficult to…

View Network News February 2019. In this issue: SBIF Review – Picturing the future Species experts needed Year of Green Action 2019 New GBIF Executive…

On 31 January, Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, launched the Year of Green Action.  This is a year-long drive to get more people from all backgrounds…

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,…