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As the county’s local environmental records centre WSBRC has been collecting, collating, managing and interpreting biological data since 1975. This detailed information about the wildlife, sites, habitats and geology of Wiltshire and Swindon is shared with agreement holders, customers and the public. By providing a range of data services, we ensure that the data we hold is used to help protect the county's wildlife and habitats.

WSBRC is a not-for-profit organisation hosted by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and supported by a range of partner organisations, volunteers and others. We are a member of the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (ALERC); a network of Local Environmental Records Centres (LERCs) across the UK.

WSBRC Objectives

  1. To gather, host, manage and disseminate the best available environmental data
  2. To support and encourage biological recording
  3. To support others in the delivery of nature recovery
  4. To encourage public engagement with nature
  5. To support organisations working in the environment

WSBRC Mission Statement

The Local Environmental Records Centre for Wiltshire and Swindon will work to increase the understanding and knowledge of wildlife.

It will provide high quality information especially to decision-makers, and will support and guide recorders within Wiltshire and Swindon, recognising the valuable contributions of volunteers.

 

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