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5. Biological
Recording
Biological records (information on the
location, distribution and extent of habitats and species
populations) are essential data underpinning the decision-making
process for biodiversity conservation. Accessible, up-to-date
and credible biological records allow informed decisions
to be made about the biodiversity conservation interest
of a site or area and how this is best conserved or enhanced.
A wealth of biological information currently exists, but
much of it is difficult to obtain because the information
is often held in various formats in disparate locations.
Rapid advancements in data-handling technology provide opportunities
for a more unified approach to the collation and dissemination
of biological information.
The National Biodiversity Network is a national project
that is currently developing procedures and protocols to
enable the establishment of a network of linked biological
records centres. This will facilitate access to and exchange
of compatible data.
Objectives, Actions and Targets
Objective: To establish a biological records centre for
London to collate and disseminate a wide-range of biological
information, linked to the National Biodiversity Network.
Target: To have a biological records centre set up and
providing a service to key partners and external customers
by 2006
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Action
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Target Date
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Lead
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Other Partners
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Produce a biological records centre development
plan
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2002
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EN
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LWT, LNHS, LA, GLA, EA
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Establish records centre
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2006
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EN, LWT, LNHS, LA, GLA, EA
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Further reading
National Biodiversity Network
website: www.nbn.org.uk
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