We hold high quality biodiversity & geodiversity data for Northamptonshire. You can find the latest full breakdown of our sites, species and habitat data holdings in our annual report.
We work as part of a group of eight Local Records Centres in the East of England with a common purpose: “the collection, management and interpretation of wildlife data to support the conservation, understanding and enjoyment of local biodiversity.”
For further information read about the East of England Local Records Centres services
Sites
We can provide site citations, maps and GIS boundaries (subject to Ordnance Survey Licencing) for Statutory Sites (Sites of Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserves & Local Nature Reserves) & Non-Statutory Sites (Local Wildlife Sites, Potential Wildlife Sites, Local Geological Sites, Protected Wildflower Verges, Pocket Parks & Wildlife Trust Reserves).
Species
Our database contains over one million species records, both current and historic. Working with our county recorders and in partnership with external groups, we hold data exchange agreements that support high quality & regularly updated datasets. We hold information across a range of taxa including notable & protected species and invasive species.
Species Groups Held: Bryophytes & Lichens, Amphibians and Reptiles, Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Diptera (Flies) Dragonflies, Hymenoptera (Bees, Wasps and Ants), Bumblebees, Crayfish, Centipedes, Millipedes, Woodlice and Water Lice, Crickets and Grasshoppers, Mammals (excluding Bats & Badger group records – please contact us for the details of local groups), Moths (Macro and Micro), Spiders, Vascular plants, ferns and fern allies.
Habitats
Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) habitats are mapped in all Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) sites in Northamptonshire and are updated as new information becomes available.
Charging Policy
Our organisation is non-profit. Charges made for the provision of our data services to support the recording, storage, processing and administration of the NBRC and to maintain data quality & security. This ensures information is up-to-date and supports the continual growth of our database.
Services we offer:
- Standard data search
- Habitat Opportunity Maps
- Drone photography & UAV monitoring service
- Neighbourhood & parish plan report
- Annual licence for GIS layers & data access
- Research project data request
Before submitting a request for data, please read our Privacy Policy to be informed about how the NBRC collects, uses, and stores your information. We will only store your information for the time required to process your request and to meet HMRC regulation. It is our policy to never sell or transfer your details within our data service to third parties.