Intro to Bilogical Recording

A vital element of wildlife conservation is the tracking of what species, are found where, and what abundance they are in. This is important to work out what you're dealing with initially, or to see how a site has been changed or improved for wildlife, or to contribute to much wider national schemes. Whatever you're seeing out and about, there is someone researching that species, looking at large data sets and trying to understand how that species is responding to changes in the climate and local environment.

There are various ways to go about this, from opportunistic point-and-shoot recording apps and species specific regular transects, to seasonal or annual bio blitzes and various other national schemes. In this workshop we will touch on each of these types of monitoring style, the considerations and further resources to help you make the best choices whether you are a keen botanist, an amateur birder or just like spotting frog spawn. We will look at various popular national schemes, some that use apps, and some that can be held as community events for all age groups. The session will end with a 30 minute BioBlitz.

This course is aimed at amatuer naturalists, people active in community nature projects, nature engagement professionals, sustainability leads in organisations and people looking to improve a green space for nature in a more structured and pragmatic way.