Wiltshire and Swindon Biological Records Centre (WSBRC)

The Wiltshire & Swindon Biological Records Centre (WSBRC) is housed at the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust as a not-for-profit partnership and provides a central reference point for environmental information on geology, habitats, sites and species in the County of Wiltshire and the Borough of Swindon

By bringing a variety of environmental information together and interpreting it, an overall picture of the status and distribution of different habitats and species becomes apparent.

If this information is collected systematically over time, real changes in the health of our natural world here in our bit of the South West can be monitored and accurately assessed.

The information we hold plays a fundamental role in ensuring that important areas for biodiversity are taken into account when considering plans for new developments or change of land use.

Statutory agencies have legal responsibilities for regulating activities that may harm the natural environment, particularly where they might affect habitats, sites or species that are protected under UK or European legislation. The WSBRC provides a ‘planning screen’ service that identifies applications where such considerations apply.

Environment

Address
Wiltshire and Swindon Biological Records Centre (WSBRC) Long Street
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 1NJ

Tel
01380 725670