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Network News issue 63 - September 2021
NBN Conference 2021 - book now!
We are pleased to announce that bookings for this year’s NBN Conference have now opened!
Taking place online on Wednesday 24 November the theme is "Biodiversity data - from collection to use".
Information on the confirmed speakers can be found on the website and the programme will be finalised over the next few weeks. With representatives from the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme, Nature Metrics, Biological Records Centre, University of East Anglia, Global Biodiversity Information Facility as well as the NBN Trust, it will see a host of topics discussed throughout the day.
There are also ways for you to get involved as shown below.
We look forward to your booking!
NBN Atlas Project Page
We have been giving regular NBN Atlas updates over the last few months as we dealt with some performance and stability issues. We have now created a Project Page to keep you updated over the coming months.
NBN Conference – get involved!
We have two different opportunities for you to get involved at this year’s NBN Conference - Showcase a project via a 2 minute video or give a 5 minute student speed talk.
Great Big Green Week
The Great Big Green Week, 18 – 26 September, is described as the largest event for climate and nature ever seen in the UK. As part of it, we'd like you to take part in a national BioBlitz using iNaturalistUK.
Be Plant Wise
From now until the winter, as people start to clear old plant material from their gardens, the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat is promoting the Be Plant Wise guidance around responsible disposal of unwanted plants.
Asian Hornet Week
The British Beekeepers' Association’s annual Asian Hornet Week is taking place from 6 – 10 September. The Association is asking everyone to be vigilant in helping to look out for this alien species which could decimate our pollinators.
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Upcoming events
Due to the pandemic we have fewer events listed than normal.
18-26 September - Great Big Green Week (nationwide)
24-25 September - European BioBlitz (across Europe)
If you are an NBN Trust member we will happily add your events (online or otherwise) to the calendar, simply complete the submission form on the link below.
N.B. The NBN Trust bears no responsibility for the status of external events or the currency of information we hold.
