Kent Land Access Database


The Kent & Medway Biological Records Centre (KMBRC) was set up in 2003 to collect, store and disseminate natural history data for Kent. The KMBRC would like to act as a conduit: matching the county's wildlife and recording experts with landowners who are happy to allow controlled access to their land holdings for recording purposes. Initially this is a pilot scheme, but we’re hoping it will prove popular, so it can be used throughout Kent, to inform landowners and recorders alike.

Although farmers are likely to be interested in this scheme, it is open to all landowners who are keen to learn more about the species and habitats on their site.

Briefly, the scheme works with the Records Centre acting as a central point to both landowner and recorder. If a recorder approaches us looking to record at a particular location, we will contact any landowner in the area and ask if they would like to have a visit from a recorder. Once both parties have agreed, the Records Centre will pass details onto the landowner and a field visit can be organised. No personal details will be passed to any third party without the express permission of both participants (the KMBRC conforms to the data protection act).

What are the advantages of this scheme?

The chance to acquire species and habitat data on your land holdings, which can enhance your chances of a successful land stewardship application.

The chance to monitor the species occurring on your land therefore making positive reporting on the success of your land stewardship.

The opportunity to learn more about wildlife and some of the more obscure species groups on your farm.

The chance to make a positive contribution to the well-being and enhancement of wildlife in your county.


Should you have any questions on this scheme or on biological recording in general please do not hesitate to contact the KMBRC on the following Tel:01622 685646 or visit our website at www.kmbrc.org.uk.

Ruth Childs

Posted: Mon - August 14, 2006 at 09:09 am        

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