Our Aims

DERC’s aims are:

  • To collect and provide quality biological and geological data for the county
  • To ensure that the data is available quickly and efficiently
  • To be actively involved in Dorset’s biodiversity projects
  • To provide workshops and publications for both organisations and individuals.

DERC has over 3.5 million records entered onto its main database (RECORDER), including many records of rare and notable species. The database stores and cross-references information very efficiently and can recall species and site information almost instantly.

We also run satellite databases with local groups. We can advise how to manage a database and ensure that the systems remain compatible. Regular exchange of data between satellites and the main database means the fullest dataset is readily available.