The nine articles in this Issue showcased a collection of personal narratives, interesting discoveries, and enlightening guidance. They particularly focused on the incredible diversity, both biological and geological, of London and the efforts of those working to record and preserve it…
The aim of the London Geodiversity Partnership (LGP) is to identify, conserve, and make available to researchers and interested members of the public, the most important sites of geological interest in Greater London…
Over the last few months, I have been testing other recording apps, to provide a thorough overview of all that is available to newer recorders or those interested in testing new ways of storing and sharing their data…
I love exploring the world around me and have been lucky to live all over the British Isles. I have been able to learn from those around me involved in the natural world, whether professionally or as part of the fantastic volunteer community…
I am a naturally sociable creature and enjoy opportunities to connect with other environmentally minded people, and to give my networking skills a bit of practice…
Hedgehogs are the subject of a Species Action Plan in the London Borough of Bromley. Bromley Biodiversity Partnership has been running a Citizen Science Hedgehog Survey since 2017…
Following last month’s initial article in our series on recording apps, the second instalment is here with a brief overview of iNaturalist and specifically iNaturalistUK. Learn why the app has become an essential part of the toolkit for new recorders worldwide and how to get involved…
Committed to weaving biodiversity into the urban fabric, hand in hand with the community, I currently work as Team Leader at The Conservation Volunteers (TCV). You will often find me tending to the charming nature spaces in Haringey, or studying bryophytes, spiders and other wildlife around London.
With the global proliferation of smartphones, Recording Apps, have become a vital tool of those intrigued by nature. When linked to more conventional recording resources, RAs offer easy exposure to the wonder and complexity of nature, as well as access to the experts who can take advantage of the wealth of new data flowing around the world…
Whether using a digital or a phone camera, photography can be fun and engaging, as well as having the added benefit of assisting in species identification, verification, and survey/recorder training…