NBIS originated as the Norfolk Biological Records Centre (NBRC) which started in the 1970s as a response to requests received by the Natural History Department at Norwich Castle Museum for detailed information about animals and plants in Norfolk and their distribution in the county.
NBRC built on the knowledge-base established by the well- known naturalist, Ted Ellis, during his work there. The Centre expanded to operate from Union House in Gressenhall, and launched officially in May 2001. The NERC Act (2006), which places increased obligations on local authorities to consider biodiversity in all decisions, especially planning, led to the decision to transfer the centre from within the Museums and Archaeology Service, to the Department of Planning and Transportation (Environment) at Norfolk County Council in 2006. The centre was re-branded in late 2008 to form NBIS to reflect the wider range of services provided.
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Norfolk Bats and Roadside Mammals Survey
NEWSLETTER:
NBIS Introductory Leaflet **New**
NBIS Factsheets **New**
EVENTS
5-6 June 2010 -Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Big Biodiversity Watch. @ NWT reserves across the county. For further information visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
19 June 2010 - Wild about Wymondham, Town Green Centre, Wymondham. For further information contact a.vroberts@talktalk.net
17-18 July 2010 - Non-native Species: Action Weekend. Various locations across Norfolk. For further information contact michael.sutton-croft@norfolk.gov.uk
09 September 2010 - Planning and Biodiversity Seminar, South Norfolk Council Offices, Long Stratton (tbc). For further information contact scott.perkin@norfolk.gov.uk
06 October 2010 (tbc) - Annual Biodiversity Forum: 'Economics and Biodiversity'. Abbey Conference Centre, Norwich. For further information contact scott.perkin@norfolk.gov.uk
09 October 2010 - Wild about Norfolk. Neatherd High School, Dereham. For further information contact Tessa Needham: needham_t@sky.com