SERC has built its reputation as one of the UK's leading Local Records Centres through years of innovation in tackling biodiversity data management issues. In recent years its expertise has helped a wide range of clients around the UK and Europe to achieve their aims in collecting, managing and using biodiversity information. The consultancy is led by SERC's experienced Director, Bill Butcher, MIEEM.

Harmonisation of local and national/international biodiversity data

• Habitat audits and data translation
• GIS mapping and analysis of sites, habitats and species records
• Development of inventories and meta-databases
• Biodiversity data support for European projects

Development of Local Records Centres

• Assessment of user and audience needs
• Review of available biodiversity data
• Partnership development and management structures
• LRC Development and Business Plans