Wildlife data

Kent & Medway Biological Records Centre

The Kent and Medway Biological Records Centre provides a one-stop-shop for data on wildlife in Kent and Medway.

The centre is working with many individuals and groups, who record information on Kent's habitats and species. It also provides technical support and assistance to those interested in recording in Kent.

Data on where habitats and species have been found in Kent and Medway is collated and held centrally. Data is free for anybody who will not be using it for commercial gain, and who is interested in knowing more about the Kent and Medway biodiversity.

The records centre website has numerous features, including a searchable database and information on recording groups in Kent and Medway. You can even plot your records on an interactive map.

National Biodiversity Network Gateway

The National Biodiversity Network is a new way of sharing wildlife information by making it accessible to everyone through the Internet. This network of biodiversity information will help you make informed decisions about your natural environment.

Information is shared through the National Biodiversity Network website, which includes data not only on Kent, but also the rest of the UK.

The Kent and Medway Biological Records Centre is working closely with the National Biodiversity Network, and is working towards making Kent data accessible via their website.