Services Overview

Data held by EcoRecord is available to everyone, however a handling charge may be made. Charges are made to cover the time it takes staff to process the information request. Income generated is used to improve data computerisation and data management and support the work of local voluntary naturalists.

We are able to:

Provide information on plants, animals and habitats across Birmingham and the Black Country


Provide information on statutory and non-statutory wildlife sites as well as other areas within Birmingham and the Black Country


Provide information on the current status and distribution of species and habitats


Analyse and interpret the information to meet users requirements


Support and assist recorders and other people who collect wildlife information with their recording efforts

 

Examples of our Products

Species Lists


We can tailor an output to meet individual needs.

 

Spreadsheet of statutory protected and Biodiversity Action Plan species for a specified site or area of search.
Example Species List

Species lists can be provided for a specified site or area of search and are usually provided in spreadsheet format.

These include lists of:

  • Protected Species (NERC/Section 41, WC act, European protected species)
  • Biodiversity Action Plan Species (Local and National priorities)
  • Other Species of Conservation Concern (e.g. RSPB red and amber list birds)

Map showing the occurrence of statutory and non-statutory wildlife sites within a specified area

Designated Sites Maps

Maps showing the occurrence of statutory and non-statutory wildlife sites within a specified area.

This is usually provided as an A4 Jpeg but other formats may be available on request.


Distribution maps of species and habitats including coincidence mapping Distribution Maps 

Distribution maps of species and habitats.


Coincidence mappingBespoke Analysis Maps

Coincidence mapping.


Habitat MapHabitat Maps

Phase I habitat maps for a given site (if information is available)