The Biodiversity Recording and Monitoring Centre is aiming to become the "one-stop shop" for biodiversity information within Bedfordshire and Luton.

We are gathering biological records covering all species and habitats within the county, in order to make them available to those with a need to know.

For example, we can provide data:

	in advance of development to allow the needs of wildlife to be considered
	to those managing nature reserves
	for educational purposes
	for scientific research

The primary activities of the BRMC are therefore:

	gathering data
	checking their quality
	keeping them safe and secure
	responding to requests for data

As the BRMC's resources grow, additional functions may be added, such as data analysis or the preparation of educational material. We may also direct, or commission, survey and monitoring activity when we perceive a need for information otherwise unavailable. The services provided through this website are also likely to grow, so please be sure to check back occasionally.

We are not seeking to replace any of the existing data-gathering or data-holding societies, organizations or individuals within the county. Rather we will work with them to enable their data to be put to good use in understanding and protecting the county's wildlife.

The BRMC's operations are controlled by a set of policies, so if you have any questions about how confidentially, data quality, data access, charging and so on are handled, please look at the policies section of this website.

	Impartial
	Non-profit making. Any temporary profit is to be re-invested into the service
	Non confrontational
	An information organization, not a conservation organization
	Steered by the needs for data

We will:

	Charge a fair fee for the service where appropriate. (Charges are for the provision of service and not for data).
	Maintain good relations with suppliers of data
	Share best practise
	Work to make information safe, reliable and accessible