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Data request service

As of June 2024, our data request service is provided by https://my.lerc.online/; this website should be used for all data requests from HBRC. To start using My LERC you will need to select HBRC from the dropdown menu on the front page, and set up an account by clicking on the ‘Create account’ link at the top right page; this is very quick and easy to do. You will be able to manage all your data requests from your account, and using My LERC will provide the following benefits:

  • Fast – data search results will be returned within a maximum of 2 working days, but generally within 2 hours
  • Data search results are provided in eMapper, an easy-to-use online mapping tool which includes the following features:
    • Interactive mapping of species, habitats and sites on a range of base maps including OS 1:25,000 maps, aerial photos, OpenStreetMap and more
    • Customisable display of species records and sites, allowing you to create and print your own map
    • A range of easy-to-use filters to select data by year, distance or resolution, or to create a simple species list
    • Display data using our ‘Public’ or ‘Confidential’ display modes and download records in PDF or Excel formats
  • Improved datasets – the staff time freed up by this automated system will allow us to mobilise many more datasets into our database, and increase the time spent on verification of species identification

Our prices have increased slightly to reflect the improved service and cover the cost of providing it; all prices can be viewed at https://my.lerc.online/DataRequest.aspx?src=he.

It’s a very exciting time for us and we hope you’ll be pleased with the latest results of our continuing efforts to improve the information we hold and the services we provide.

Custom data searches

We have designed the data packages available via My LERC to suit the needs of the majority of commercial data requests. However if you require a custom data search, please contact us.

Data supply to non-commercial customers

We are generally able to provide data free of charge to recording groups and students/researchers, although in some instances where large/complex datasets have been requested, a charge may be applicable. This is based upon the amount of staff time required to retrieve and collate the requested data.

Members of the public

Anyone can request, for no charge, a list of non-sensitive species recorded within a 5oom radius of any location in Herefordshire. So if you are interested in what’s been recorded where you live, or somewhere you are visiting in the county, just select Package P from https://my.lerc.online/DataRequest.aspx?src=he.