Bird Atlas 2007 - 2011 - British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
http://www.bto.org/birdatlas
The BTO need your help survey the numbers and distributions of over 250 species, including the 40 red-listed and 121 amber-listed Species of Conservation Concern. ADDED 24/10/2007
Plant Invaders - Plantlife
http://www.plantlife.org.uk/PlantInvaders/index.asp
Many imported plants are fast growing and can quickly become invasive in the British countryside, taking over natural habitats, out-competing native plants and blocking up ponds and rivers. Most problem species are garden escapees and sold in garden centres. Control and eradication of these species is difficult and expensive. Plantlife is campaigning to ban the sale of the most destructive plant invaders. But we need your help. Please look out for these plant invaders and let us know where you see them (in gardens, local parks, along waterways) by filling in our online survey form. And don’t forget to let others know that these plants are a problem!
Common Plants Survey - Plantlife
http://www.plantlife.org.uk/uk/plantlife-get-involved-common-plants-survey.html
The Common Plants Survey is a long-term project monitoring changes to the wild flowers in our countryside. It is the only national annual survey of wild plants in the UK. Plantlife Director Dr Jayne Manley explains, 'This year we are looking to substantially increase the numbers of volunteers taking part, to glean an accurate a picture as possible of the health of our wild plants. External factors are having an enormous impact on our environment and, in the past five years since the survey started, we are already recording significant changes in the countryside.The success of the Common Plants Survey rests entirely on volunteers and it is vital that we hit our recruitment target to really make a difference.
Add an Adder - Herpetological Conservation Trust
http://www.adder.org.uk
Adder cadabra! Are adders disappearing before our very eyes? Many say they are. We at The Herpetological Conservation Trust (The HCT) invite you, your friends and relatives to help us find out. We need your recollections, stories and observations, both past and present.
National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme - Herpetological Conservation Trust
http://www.narrs.org.uk
NARRS is a national wildlife-monitoring project to measure trends in the conservation status of all UK species of frog, toad, newt, lizard, snake, turtle and terrapin. It will rely upon the efforts of many trained volunteers, but also the help of the general public taking part in recording campaigns. NARRS is currently being developed by The Herpetological Conservation Trust (the HCT) in partnership with many other organisations.
Ancient Tree Hunt - Woodland Trust
http://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk
The aim of this simple survey is to gather as much information as possible about the distribution of ancient trees across the UK. The trees which are surveyed are entered onto a national database and can be seen via our on-line maps. This map of ancient trees will give us a much better understanding of the number and size of ancient trees across the country. From it you can find the ancient trees that we know of nearest where you live or places you frequently visit.
National Owl Pellet Survey - Mammal Society
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal/owlpellet_survey.shtml
The success of this survey depends on volunteers collecting and sending pellets to the Project Coordinator for analysis. To support the investigations of seasonal variations in availabilities, and the variations between locations and habitat types, the pellets should be collected monthly. If this is not possible, then other collection periods will be gratefully received. Samples should be as large as possible. The contributor will receive a report on each batch sent, giving details of the contents of the batch and brief comments on the results. To date this has been a well supported survey, but we do need batches of pellets from more locations particularly from Scotland, Wales and South West and North England.
Pick Up a Polecat - Mammal Society
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal/polecat_survey.shtml
If you would like to help with this survey all you need to do is look for dead polecats on the roads. If you find one you need to record details, take photographs and send the body for analysis.
Living with Mammals - Peoples Trust for Endangered Species
http://www.ptes.org/action/surveys.html
The survey asks volunteers to record the animals they see in the green spaces around them including parks, churchyards, allotments and gardens for three months in the spring. For further information and to take part, email us or call 020 7498 4533 (open to UK residents only).
Mammals On Roads - Peoples Trust for Endangered Species
http://www.ptes.org/action/surveys.html
Volunteers are needed to record mammals that they see on single-carriageways, dead and alive. The survey starts on 1 July of each year and runs until the end of September. If you'd like to take part, please download a survey form here or email us to receive a survey pack.
National Bat Monitoring Programme - Bat Conservation Trust
http://www.bats.org.uk/nbmp/index.asp
The BCT runs a number of national, annual surveys through a volunteer network to monitor the status of many of our bat species across a range of habitats. Our surveys form the National Bat Monitoring Programme through which we track changes in bat populations. Monitoring bats is essential as it would seem that many of our bat species have declined dramatically over the last 60 years.
Jellyfish Survey - Marine Conservation Society
http://www.mcsuk.org/marineworld/turtles/jellyfish+survey
MCS requires detailed records of jellyfish strandings on UK shores and jellyfish swarms at sea. If you regularly walk along beaches, are an Adopt-a-Beach/Beachwatch volunteer, dive or sail, you can help.
Garden Bee Watch - Bumble Bee Conservation Trust
http://www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust are running a national bumblebee survey. To take part, simply take digital photos of any bumblebees you see. Email them, together with the date and postcode or grid reference to enquiries@bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk. The trust will let you know what species you have seen.
Bluebell Survey - Natural History Museum
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/bluebells
The Natural History Museum is asking everyone to search for and record bluebells in their area to find out how climate change and hybrids are affecting the wildflower. The survey runs during the bluebell growing season (April – mid-June) ending 2008. An online identification guide and simple forms to record sightings are available on the NHM web site at the address above.
Scarlet Malachite Beetle Survey - Buglife
http://www.buglife.org.uk/getinvolved/surveys/scarletmalachitebeetlesurvey.htm
The Scarlet malachite beetle (Malachius aeneus) is a colourful and somewhat eccentric beetle that appears for only three weeks in May and June. It's known from only eight village greens in the UK and Buglife would like your help to find it elsewhere.
Parish Pond Survey - Pond Conservation
http://www.pondstrust.org.uk
Ponds are a much loved feature of our landscape. Historically they have been a neglected habitat whose value was underestimated, partly because they are so abundant and mostly small. Recent research has shown ponds are very important freshwater habitats - across a region supporting as many species as other freshwater habitats. You can help. The Parish Pond Survey aims to find out where ponds are, what they are like and what lives in them. We need this information to conserve ponds and the wildlife that depends on them.
Great Stag Hunt - Peoples Trust for Endangered Species
http://www.ptes.org/greatstaghunt/index.php
Historically, the stag beetle has been recorded throughout much of western Europe, though in many countries it is now thought to be very rare or even extinct. As a consequence, the stag beetle is included in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In 1998 PTES launched the hugely successful Great Stag Hunt and received sightings of stag beetles from thousands of volunteers across England. This was followed up with Great Stag Hunt II in 2002 to check that their numbers had not reduced further. PTES needs your help to find out where the beetles are once again. Click on the link abouve to find out how you can help.
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