Become a citizen scientist

Habimapper Volunteer standing in front of bridge holding clipboard with species identification information on

Siccardige_wood_Habimappers_Nick_Turner

Become a citizen scientist

Nature needs you! Let's get counting!

Its vital now more than ever that we understand what is happening on the ground in terms of species populations and habitat quality to keep track of declines or disease outbreaks. Scientists are hard at work keeping track of natures movements, however they need your help if they are going to understand the changes in biodiversity and abundance of species throughout the county in real time.

Below we have provided resources and links for you to get involved and help identify species and habitats, simultaneously helping nature and learning lots along the way.

Coombe Hill aerial photo shot

Coombe Hill (c) Billy Heaney

About HabiMap

The HabiMap surveying program is an ambitious mission, bringing citizens and experts together to identify the wonderful habitats that exist across the county and establish habitats that need help.

Find out more
Boy magnifying glass_log_Adrian Clarke

Boy magnifying glass_log_Adrian Clarke

GCER

The GCER collect, collate and analyse a huge range of information about wild plants, animals and habitats found throughout the county.

Record your sighting here
Picture of Badgeworth buttercup small yellow petals on thin green stems.

Badgeworth_buttercup_Brian_Clarke

iRecord

Help scientists by taking pictures of wildlife where you live or whilst out and about. Keep track of your findings and join the iRecord community in learning about the wonders of nature! 

Get snapping!