Welcome To The DERC Website
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About DERC
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Latest News
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Dorset Environmental Records Centre was established in 1976 as an
independent organisation to collate information on all of Dorset's
wildlife. It provides an opportunity for local naturalists and
conservation organisations to work together.
By combining our knowledge we can create a better picture of
Dorset's wildlife - both the recent decline and loss of some of
our more spectacular species (like the large tortoiseshell and
the mouse-eared bat) and the arrival (or invasion?) and spread
of others (like the Long-winged Conehead and Japanese knotweed).
Data held by DERC is accessible to everyone* from students
and local residents to local authorities, conservation organisations
and consultants. DERC do not charge for data, but we do make a minimal
charge to help cover our administration costs. Please contact
DERC for more information.
*Some information is confidential, either due to the sensitivity
of the site, rarity of wildlife or because the recorder requested it.
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Sending In Your Records
The autumn and early winter is the ideal time to collate records from your field notebooks and send them in to
DERC.
We are interested in the distribution of common species as well as one-off rarities so please don’t let your part of Dorset be left out. More information on what to do can be found
on our Sending In Your Records page.
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Dorset Flora Group
Photo: Tim Wilkins
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News and events for the Dorset Flora Group are now available on our
Flora Page.
With details of forthcoming events, including the Dorset Flora
Week and various field events throughout the summer, have a look at
the Flora Page.
Here, you can also find links to various online resources,
including a membership form, recording forms and flyers for
forthcoming events.
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Autumn Newsletter
The Autumn / Winter 2009 newsletter is
available online.
With a fascinating article about glow worms in Dorset and the
latest news on the Dorset Marine Biodiversity Database. See our Autumn
/ Winter 2009 newsletter for more details.
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| Site last updated: 4th February 2010 |
Dorset Environmental Records Centre
