It is an association set up by the Cornish Biological Records Unit as a forum for recorders and recording activity throughout the area. It is a response to the work of past and present recorders and through it a valuable network of individuals and groups will be established where information and experience can be exchanged. Input from experienced recorders will be greatly valued. They may also benefit from the assistance the group can provide. Surveying may be taken to be recording observations within a habitat, usually to build towards a complete picture of the wildlife community in that habitat.
Simple recording can provide valuable information for survey work.
Nationally, there are about 50 million species records, each record being a single observation of a species in place and time. At the CBRU we have over 900,000 records on computer. To find out what is there for research and conservation. To map species distribution in order to link with environmental factors such as geology and climate to aid interpretation of species requirements. To monitor changes in distribution.