Local Biodiversity Data Virtual Symposium

T﻿he Biological Recording Company provide a range of events focused on educating and training biological recorders and biodiversity professionals in the United Kingdom.entoLIVE Webinarsare free 1-hour virtual events exploring the science of insects and other invertebrates. Each webinar will feature an invertebrate scientist and are suitable for adults of all abilities – a passion for invertebrates is all that’s required!V﻿irtual Symposiumsexplore a subject in more detail through a series of talks from subject experts. These longer events have a small charge and are often available with an 'earlybird' discount.F﻿ield Recorder Daysare 1-day events where experienced and novice recorders come together to record the wildlife of a site. Records are generally collated through iRecord and shared with the site manager, Local Environmental Record Centre and relevant National Recording Schemes/Societies.E﻿arthworm Training Coursescover topics such as biology, ecology, sampling techniques and identification.

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Join us for a knowledge-sharing event about different ways that biodiversity data held by Local Environmental Record centres can be used.

Virtual Symposiums

Our virtual symposiums cover a wide range of topics, from worldwide research to biological recording to biodiversity net gain. Our ecoTECH webinars focus on novel technologies being used in the ecology sector.

Local biodiversity data can include a range of different types of data. Species occurrence datasets enable us to map where species are present and can be used to look at population trends and changes in distribution over time. Habitat mapping and details of its condition are vital for producing Local Nature Recovery Strategies and informing Biodiversity Net Gain. The planning system, wildlife site designation, infrastructure planning and conservation projects are all reliant on local biodiversity data if we are to make evidence-based decisions that provide the maximum benefits for people AND nature.Local Environmental Record Centres (LERCs) are the gateway to local biodiversity data. LERCs bring together habitat, sites (including non-statutory sites of local importance) and species data for the areas they cover, and undertake a considerable amount of work to ensure that the data held is up-to-date, accurate and robust. Some hold natural capital and other relevant environmental data sets to deliver geodiversity and green infrastructure services. This enables LERCs to provide a wide range of biodiversity data services to local authorities, environmental government agencies, businesses and environmental NGOs.The Local Biodiversity Data Virtual Symposium will enable LERCs and their partners to share their experiences and case studies for using local biodiversity data to support the natural world and promote healthy local ecosystems.

T﻿icket FeesThis event is unfunded and we rely on ticket fees to cover the costs of running the event. However, we did not want cost to be a barrier to attendance so we are letting you decide what you can afford to pay to attend.1. P﻿rofessional Ticket - Ticket price is £20. T﻿icket option for those attending in a professional capacity as part of their work or for their career professional development.2. Non-professional Ticket - Pay what you can afford (minimum fee of £1, recommended donation £10). T﻿icket option for non-professionals such as volunteer biological recorders, conservation volunteers and citizen scientists.

Event Programme<ol><li>Welcome to the Local Biodiversity Data Virtual Symposium with Deb Muscat (ALERC)</li><li>Networks for Nature: How DBRC data is creating more species-friendly highways with Adam Falconer (Devon Biodiversity Records Centre)</li><li>Better Together: LERCs and Nature Partnerships, An Example From Lincolnshire with Charlotte Phillips (Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership)</li><li>Day To Day Uses of Species Records in the Environment Agency with Marina Flamank (Environment Agency)</li><li>The Importance of BNG Data for Local Planning Authorities with Paul Mellor (Transport For London)</li></ol>

Welcome to the Local Biodiversity Data Virtual SymposiumDebs Muscat, ALERC Director &amp; National CoordinatorFor over 30 years Debs has been supporting a wide range of organisations to achieve their financial and operational goals to ensure they meet the needs of the people they serve. Debs has a lifelong interest in natural history and in 2016 she combined her professional career with her love of nature to manage the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre. She became an ALERC Director in 2018 and the ALERC National Coordinator in 2022. During 2020-21 Debs was involved in the Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy Pilot and, along with her ALERC colleagues has been involved in local and national discussions regarding data requirements for Biodiversity Net Gain.

Networks for Nature: How DBRC data is creating more species-friendly highwaysAdam Falconer, Devon Biodiversity Records CentreThe Devon Biodiversity Records Centre will be presenting their work on the Networks for Nature project, using local biological records and land use data to model species dispersal through a landscape to aid in targeting habitat restoration to improve connectivity (such as culverted underpasses, green bridges, tree planting).Adam is a technical officer for Devon Biodiversity Records Centre. He studied Biological Sciences at the University of Exeter and previously worked on revising the Ancient Woodland Inventory for Devon.

Better Together: LERCs and Nature Partnerships, An Example From LincolnshireCharlotte Phillips, Greater Lincolnshire Nature PartnershipGreater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership works with 49 Partners across Greater Lincolnshire to achieve more for nature. The nature partnership also hosts the Local Environmental Records Centre. This close working relationship has allowed for multiple projects, which will be highlighted in this presentation.Charlotte Phillips is the manager of the Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership, including the Local Environmental Record Centre. Charlotte is also a Director of ALERC and Trustee of The Wallacea Trust. With a background in both National and International conservation Charlotte believes strongly in partnership working across sectors to achieve current environmental goals.

Day To Day Uses of Species Records in the Environment AgencyMarina Flamank, Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency (EA)help people and wildlife adapt to climate change and reduce its impacts, including flooding, drought, sea level rise and coastal erosion. Local Biodiversity Data is essential for the EA to undertake its work and this presentation will illustrate 10 routine uses of species records in operational activities of the Environment Agency.Marina Flamank is National Biodiversity Advisor for the Business and Professional Development Team (Agriculture, Fisheries and the Natural Environment) at the Environment Agency with responsibility to pull together information on wildlife sites and protected species for ‘Easimap’ and the National Permit Screening tool.

The Importance of BNG Data for Local Planning AuthoritiesPaul Mellor, Transport For LondonPlanning decisions rely on local biodiversity data to ensure that wildlife and habitats are considered during developments. this presentation will take a look at the importance of data for local authorities when applying the requirements of the Environment Act for Biodiversity Net Gain purposes.Paul Mellor is a Chartered Town Planner and the Environment Manager at TfL, responsible for BNG across the organisation. He previously worked as a policy planner at a local authority on biodiversity and green infrastructure.

About ALERCThe Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (ALERC) is a membership organisation representing 49 Local Environmental Record Centres (LERCs) across the United Kingdom. ALERC provides a voice for its Members, facilitates collaboration with them on behalf of regional and national stakeholders, runs an LERC accreditation system to promote common standards across its sector, and delivers professional development to its Members’ employees.

This event is delivered jointly by ALERC and the Biological Recording Company

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