DBRC Reptile Records 1950 - 2015
Citation
Derbyshire Biological Records Centre (2023). DBRC Reptile Records 1950 - 2015. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/tj74qq accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.Description
This dataset comprises all of the reptile records held by Derbyshire Biological Records Centre and covers the period 1950 a^?? 2015. Species included are adder, grass snake, common lizard and slow-worm. The dataset is entirely composed of positive sightings. Some records are tagged as sensitive for conservation reasons.
Purpose
The records have been captured during site surveys for conservation purposes in relation to potential development work or improving knowledge and understanding of reptile distribution and population trends in Derbyshire.
Sampling Description
Quality Control
There is a high level of confidence about the accuracy of the records within this dataset. The dataset has a comprehensive geographic coverage and records have been checked by the County Amphibian and Reptile Recorder and DWT. The dataset has been checked by the NBN Record Cleaner.Method steps
- The dataset has been validated and maintained by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust in partnership with Derbyshire Amphibian and Reptile Group. The records have been generated by volunteers and professionals. Survey methods are variable and do include a large number of casual sightings by members of the public. Some records are generted by professional surveys undertaken as a result of development proposals.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
The data relates to the administrative county of Derbyshire and records have been collected from across the entire County. The records are mainly site based, and as such many have been entered onto the Trusta^??s database using a six figure grid reference for the site.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorDerbyshire Biological Records Centre
metadata author
Derbyshire Biological Records Centre
distributor
NBN Atlas
27 Old Gloucester St, Holborn
London
WC1N 3AX
London
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
Kieron Huston
administrative point of contact
email: khuston@derbyshirewt.co.uk