Association of Local Environmental Records Centres

The Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (ALERC) is the leading professional association representing the UK’s network of Local Environmental Records Centres (LERCs). Based in York, we champion the vital role LERCs play in safeguarding biodiversity data and informing environmental decision-making across the United Kingdom. We provide a crucial voice for LERCs at a national and regional level, facilitating collaboration and promoting best practices. ALERC’s accreditation scheme ensures consistent standards and robust data management within the sector, supporting LERCs in delivering high-quality information products and services to researchers, policymakers, and the public. With a dedicated membership of LERCs and a team of experts, ALERC is committed to fostering a thriving network of environmental record centres, contributing significantly to the UK’s biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts.