Welcome To The DERC Website
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About DERC
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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.
*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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Recording Dorset 9
The latest issue of Recording Dorset is now available
(£3.50 + £1.50 p + p).
It includes an article by John Hunnisett who has produced the first in a series of articles on the
Hemiptera (Bugs) of Dorset. It also includes a summary of the notable species recorded during 2004/05. If you missed out on
Recording Dorset 8 there are still some copies available, just contact the
DERC office.
Please help support the work of the Records Centre by buying a copy. We
shall require details of your name, address and the number of copies required
- please send these with a cheque payable to DERC.
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Spring Newsletter
The newsletter for Spring 2008 has been published and is
available online.
With news about the Dorset Mammal Atlas project and the Dorset
Invertebrate Recording Group, as well as details of planned field
meetings of the Dorset Flora Group. See our Spring
2008 newsletter for more details.
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| Site last updated: 9th April 2008 |
Dorset Environmental Records Centre
