Living Record makes it quick and easy to record the wildlife that you see. Living record provides you with your own personal records system and access to a range of shared distribution maps to summarise all the records entered. Local experts can check the records online ad pass these verified records on to Local Records Centres and National Recording Schemes. Your records form part of the big picture which is used nationally and locally to understand species distribution and population trends, to identify key sites and to develop conservation goals.
Distribution maps are provided to reward, inform and inspire recording activity. You can click the grid squares on the 1km and 10km maps to display a summary of the species recorded.
You can place your own location markers on the map then select a marker and add records. Just reslect the marker to display, review, correct or delete existing records. Each marker can have records for many subjects, from amphibians to vascular plants.
What do I need?
A computer with broadband connection and a web browser. Ten minutes to learn how to add location markers and records.
How do I start?
“Join” http://www.LivingRecord.net (link above). This needs only your name, email address and post code. The local expert may need to email you to ask about your records. This post code is used to centre the map and is not retained.
Where are my records stored?
In data centres in Birmingham and Manchester. You can download all your records as Excel files if you want an extra backup of your data.
Quick – Easy – Accurate – Fun – Rewarding
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Dorset Environmental Records Centre 