Biodiversity

Data Requests

HBIC offers an enquiry service, also known as a Data Request Service. The information that is provided is made as reader-friendly as possible, and is accompanied by explanatory notes and definitions of terminology used. HBIC can provide the following information:

  • Maps showing statutory and non-statutory nature conservation site boundaries
  • Lists detailing species records
  • Maps showing habitat distributions
  • Detailed site survey reports
  • Analyses of sites or species based on habitat type, geology, district/parish boundaries, conservation status, site area, species associations, etc.

Further details of the data held by HBIC and a list of contacts for other sources of information in Hampshire are available from the links below:

A charge may be made based on the reasonable costs of supplying the data, although the supply of information is normally free to HBIC's partners , voluntary conservation bodies and local groups, students and members of the public (where there is no commercial interest). For more information on charges see Charges and response times.


Make a Data Request

Before submitting a Data Request it is important that you read and understand the following guidance notes:

Online requests

Whenever possible please use the on-line data request form to make a request as this helps HBIC to reduce administration overheads. The form takes between 5 and 10 minutes to complete and a copy of form can be printed or saved if required. Digital maps and GIS shapefiles defining your search area can be attached to the on-line form electronically or can be sent separately by email or post along with the reference to your on-line application.

Postal requests

Alternatively, you may download and complete a Data Request Form Microsoft Word 168kb  or Data Request Form Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 63kb  and send your form, along with any associated maps, to the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre.


Ecological Advice

Please note: HBIC purely holds and distributes ecological information and as such we are not in a position to be able to comment specifically on the likely impact of any developments or construction proposals. If enquirers require such advice they should contact the relevant local planning authority or the Planning Officer at the Hampshire Wildlife Trust.