The Guernsey Biological Records Centre (GBRC) is where information about local wildlife and nature in Guernsey and Herm is collected, stored, and shared. It plays a key role in helping people make informed decisions about protecting the islands' environment and is also a valuable source of knowledge for schools, scientists, and the wider public.

The GBRC's goal is to keep track of everything from birds and plants to habitats and ecosystems, making sure this information is used to protect nature for both current and future generations.

Set up in 2003 as a joint project between the States of Guernsey and La Société Guernesiaise, the GBRC is now run by the Nature Commission on behalf of the States.

While the States of Guernsey fund the core work of the GBRC, any extra support—such as sponsorship—helps expand its activities, including improving how data is shared, the creation of educational materials, or producing engaging visuals to bring nature data to life.

Although this project is already funded to deliver the core services*, further financial support of £20,000 per year will enable the GBRC to:

• undertake advanced and in-depth data analysis using statistical methods, machine learning models, or predictive analytics as appropriate
• develop clear and engaging visualities - such as interactive dashboard, infographics, or charts - that translate complex data into insights easily understood by non-technical audiences
• create compelling, well-structured communications (e.g. reports, presentations, briefs) that narrate the findings, highlight key trends, and provide actionable recommendations based on the data

*collation of data, processing and storage of data, provision and distribution of data, management requirements.

This project helps to progress the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• #13 climate action
• #14 life below water
• #15 life on land
• #16 peace, justice and strong institutions

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 support this project, please contact: office@naturecommission.gg