Biological Recording in Scotland
BRISC is a charity which promotes the gathering of wildlife data to increase public awareness about biological diversity in Scotland and to ensure that effective actions are taken to conserve nature.
Our mission
BRISC encourages and supports every aspect of recording wildlife and wildlife habitats in Scotland, through local record centres, recording groups and individual recorders.
We promote the adoption of high standards and good practice in biological recording and encourage the contribution and exchange of data for the purpose of conservation, education, research, planning and general information.
BRISC supports all national recording schemes in Scotland and is committed to working towards a National Biodiversity Network.
Part-time NESBReC Co-ordinator
NESBReC looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with familiarity with biological recording infrastructure, recording schemes and recording organisations.
NESBReC collates, manages and provides biological information for the North East of Scotland, with over 2.6 million records. The data is used by partners, decision makers, education and conservation bodies, national recording schemes and the wider community to assist with land use planning, conservation, site management and research.
Closing date: 18 May 2025
Job opportunity
Membership
BRISC is run by a committee of elected members.
Member’s subscriptions support the work of the committee and help BRISC provide a focus for biological recording in Scotland.