iRecord | Nature Commission Guernsey

Local environmental projects open for funding

Submit biological info at the touch of a button!

What is being offered?

iRecord is an easy way for anyone to record and share wildlife sightings with national databases used by scientists and conservationists, including in Guernsey! By learning how to use the iRecord app or website, staff can contribute to valuable biological data collection. Records are verified by experts, making each entry a meaningful contribution to biodiversity monitoring and research.

Overview

Format and content

This learning session is approximately 2 hours, and will cover the following:

office-based theory session
- what is iRecord
- how to install it and set up an account
- how it works
- what happens with the data submitted
practical learning in the field - having a go at using iRecord while out and about!

The practical session can be on the foreshore or on land where there is nature, such as in in a nature reserve. If on the foreshore, suitable days and time will be limited by the tide - the lower the tide, the more there is to see! The location can be flexible depending on the location of your office/ where staff would like to spend the time.

As this is a practical learning session, the ratio is 20 staff to every Nature Commission member. Staff will require appropriate footwear for the terrain(i.e. wellies or sturdy shoes they don't mind getting wet if on the foreshore).

Cost

£200 for a two hour session (split into classroom-based followed by outdoor practical application) for your staff, led by a Guernsey Nature Commission team member.

Organisation details

The Nature Commission is a Guernsey charity that works with business, government, the third sector, and the public to enhance the Island's natural environment and promote greater native biodiversity. In particular, the Nature Commission is working to reverse the decline in biodiversity by protecting and enhancing Guernsey's natural environment for the health of our economy and well-being of our island community.

For more information visit Nature Commission Guernsey

To sign up to this activity, please contact: office@naturecommission.gg

Outcomes:

Enhanced CSR and ESG outcomes: regular use of iRecord demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship that aligns with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. Additionally, data submitted through iRecord can be highlighted in sustainability reporting or community engagement initiatives.
Promotes ongoing involvement: once familiar with iRecord, staff can continue to use it independently or in groups, encouraging a long-term connection to nature and citizen science
Meaningful contribution to science: staff can submit accurate, verifiable wildlife data that support national and local biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts
Employee engagement and empowerment: adds depth to team-building activities, with employees learning new skills that have real-world value.

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