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The Somerset Environmental Records
Centre (SERC) is the centre of reference for all information
relating to wildlife and biodiversity
in Somerset. It maintains an up-to-date record of sites,
habitats and species found
in the county and makes the data available for decision making,
conservation, research, monitoring and education.
SERC is a partnership organisation
working closely with the Somerset Wildlife
Trust, Somerset County Council, Somerset's
District Councils, English Nature,
Environment Agency and the Exmoor National
Park Authority.
SERC's database holds over 900,000 records of species,
details of over 5000 sites and over 10,000
records of habitats (examples).
Anyone can access SERC's data subject to essential
constraints on some sensitive information. Dataset
descriptions and details of SERC's main products
and services can be viewed on this site. Details
of the data search service for
professional users are available.
SERC encourages recording
of wildlife , both by individuals and through
the Species Recording Groups ,
and would like to receive more records. It is possible to make
useful records with no specialist knowledge.
SERC has developed a new approach to classification of habitats
in the UK that includes Biodiversity Priority Habitats
and several other recognised formats. The
Integrated Habitat System is now available
for purchase on CD-ROM. The system can be used with any GIS
and includes a translation module from existing habitat data.
SERC offers a consultancy service
outside of Somerset that specialises in Local
Records Centre Management, Biodiversity Data Management and
Habitat Audit.
SERC runs a training scheme in
biodiversity survey and data management for science graduates,
offering up to fourteen places annually.
SERC is helping to develop the National Biodiversity
Network (NBN) which aims to provide better access
to UK biodiversity information for all. |
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