Join host Richard Dodd in this enlightening episode of the Ecology Academy podcast as he converses with Adam Rowe, the CEO of the South East Wales Biodiversity Centre (SEWBReC). Discover the significant role Local Environmental Record Centres (LERCs) play in the gathering, management, and dissemination of biodiversity data.
Adam shares his journey from a geography graduate to leading a key hub in biodiversity data management, emphasizing the importance of data accuracy and sharing in conservation efforts. This episode offers valuable insights for ecologists, conservationists, and anyone passionate about biodiversity. Learn about the challenges and solutions in data management and how LERCs contribute to informed ecological decision-making.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or starting your career in ecology, this episode provides inspiring perspectives on making a meaningful impact in the field of conservation.
Adam Rowe (SEWBReC Chief Executive Officer)
Adam has managed SEWBReC for over 20 years and has over 30 years’ experience working in LERCs. Adam is co-founder and Vice Chairman of the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (ALERC) and a former Trustee of the National Biodiversity Network Trust. He has lengthy experience of all aspects of the LERC operations, including strategic development, partner liaison, product/service design and project delivery.
Useful links (most mentioned during the podcast):
SEWBReC: https://www.sewbrec.org.uk/
LERC Wales: https://www.lercwales.org.uk/
ALERC LERC finder: https://www.alerc.org.uk/lerc-finder.html
Aderyn: https://aderyn.lercwales.org.uk/
Other useful SEWBReC links: https://linktr.ee/sewbrec
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