We are pleased to provide links below to a number of documents and publications relating to wildlife recording and the DGERC. All are freely available to website visitors to download. To save each file simply right-click on the relevant link and choose 'Save file as' or 'Save target as' from the menu.
Files are made available in various formats. PDF files require Acrobat Reader which can downloaded from the Adobe website.
Resources for wildlife recorders
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| Casual Records Form Simple form for recording any wildlife records |
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256Kb | |
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MS-WORD | 718Kb | |
| Excel Records spreadsheet Simple spreadsheet for storing wildlife records. Sending in records via spreadsheet allows us to add them to our databse more efficiently. |
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MS-EXCEL | 29Kb |
| Mammal Records Form | |
95Kb | |
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MS-WORD | 193Kb | |
| Schools Wildlife Recording Form | |
398Kb | |
| Guide to Using Grid References (available shortly) |
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MS-WORD | Kb |
Newsletters
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| ERC News 1 (autumn 2004) | |
1.60Mb | |
| ERC News 2 (spring/summer 2005) | |
725Kb | |
| ERC News 3 (winter 2005) | |
828Kb | |
| ERC News 4 (summer 2006) | |
686Kb | |
| ERC News 5 (winter 2007) | |
1.5Mb | |
| ERC News 6 (winter/spring 2007-08) | |
1.5Mb | |
| ERC News 7 (winter 2008-09) | |
2.5Mb | |
| ERC News 8 (winter 2009-10) | |
1.9Mb | |
| ERC News 9 (winter/spring 2011) | |
1.55Mb | |
| BiG News 1 (winter 2011) | |
804Kb | |
| BiG News 2 (autumn 2011) | |
685Kb |
DGERC Publications
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| NNW News - Summer 2006 Newsletter for the Neighbourhood Nature Watch project |
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1.0Mb | |
| NNW News - Winter 2007 Newsletter for the Neighbourhood Nature Watch project |
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807Kb | |
Wildlife Recording Review 2006 This 54-page publication provides information about many different wildlife recording activities which took place in 2006, and highlights ways in which you can get involved. Published as part of the Neighbourhood Nature Watch project. |
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3.1Mb | |
Welcome to Wildlife in Dumfries and Galloway An introduction to some of the special habitats and species found in the region and a selection of the best sites to see them. Published by Scottish Natural Heritage and DGERC. |
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1.6Mb |
Other local wildlife publications
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Birdwatching in Dumfries and Galloway New 2009 edition of this popular guide to the best places to watch birds in Dumfries and Galloway, published by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Contact Ross Gemmell Dumfries And Galloway Council Ranger Service for a copy - £2 plus p&p. Electronic version not currently available. |
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Trees in Fields and the Landscape of Dumfries & Galloway A 24-page booklet providing a guide to the history, biodiversity and management of wood and scrub pastures in Dumfries & Galloway. Published by Dumfries & Galloway Council |
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2.1Mb | |
Butterflies and day-flying moths of Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire A 16-page identification guide to the butterflies and day-flying moths regularly seen in southwest Scotland. Includes list of suggested places to visit. Published by Butterfly Conservation Scotland |
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2.7Mb | |
Solway Coast Heritage Trail: Wildlife and Landscapes A picture-filled guide to the natural history and landscape of the Solway coast. Published by Solway Heritage. |
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2.1Mb |
Data Enquiries
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| Data Enquiry Form | |
470Kb | |
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MS-WORD | 1Mb | |
| List of data holdings (available shortly) |
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Press Releases
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| Copies of press releases issued by DGERC will appear here. For more information about any of the items please contact the DGERC manager. | ||
Plans and policies
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| A list of policies and the DGERC operating plan will appear here shortly. | ||