Our Services
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Access our Data
We can:
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
Outputs we can produce include:
Species Lists: these can be provided for a specified site or area of search and are usually provided in spreadsheet format.
These include lists of:
Protected or Notable Species (NERC/Section 41, WC act, European protected species, Local Biodiversity Action Plan, Red & Amber list birds)
Axiophyte Plant Species
Invasive Plant Species (Wildlife and Countryside Act Schedule 9)
All species records we hold for a particular site
Designated Sites Map: Map showing the occurrence of statutory and non-statutory wildlife sites within a specified area.
Bespoke Analysis Maps: such as species coincidence mapping, heat maps etc.
Habitat Maps: Phase I habitat maps for a given site (if information is available)
Data Searches for Consultants
EcoRecord offers a ‘one-stop shop’ data search service for those seeking comprehensive ecological information on species, sites and habitats within Birmingham and the Black Country.
Our standard format is a desktop environmental data report delivered as a pdf document. The data search service is delivered in partnership with eCountability.
eCountability is a specialist consulting and digital application company providing advice, data and solutions for those seeking to manage biodiversity-related risks and opportunities. They enable access to the best available information and the expertise and support needed to interpret and apply it.
eCountability is partnering with EcoRecord to offer a new service in Birmingham and the Black Country to assist clients with managing biodiversity impacts and developing mitigation strategies.
eCountability’s tools and services provide the following key features:
Identification of site-specific biodiversity-related information to support the planning, development and site maintenance processes;
Visualisation and presentation of information in easily accessible reports;
Rapid delivery of reports based on templates.
Charges
Data held by EcoRecord is available to everyone, however a handling charge will usually apply for commercial requests.
Income generated is used to improve data computerisation and data management and support the work of local voluntary naturalists.
Commercial Data Searches
Our standard format is a desktop environmental data report delivered as a pdf document. The data search service is delivered in partnership with eCountability.
These reports are generated automatically and are based on a well-established Data Search report template. Prices are as follows:
Standard 1km Data Search: £145 + VAT
Standard 2km Data Search: £185 + VAT
Non-Commercial Requests
For any other non-commercial enquiries please contact us at enquiries@ecorecord.org.uk