Who we are
This is the website of the West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre. We are a Local Records Centre or LRC, registered as a non-profit organisation designed to serve information on wildlife and natural history to decision makers, conservation organisations and the general public in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, an area of 5650 square kilometers..
A listing of people and personnel involved with WWBIC
What we do
We promote conservation of biodiversity, and enhanced public appreciation of wildlife in West Wales through an efficient information service. Follow these links for more information on:
Who funds us
Our funding partners include Countryside Council for Wales, Forestry Commission Wales, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, Carmarthenshire County Council, Ceredigion County Council, Pembrokeshire County Council, Environment Agency Wales, Department of Enterprise, Innovation & Networks & VisitWales (both Welsh Assembly Government), and South West Wales Tourism Partnership.
Where we operate
Pembrokeshire (including the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park), Ceredigion and most of Carmarthenshire:
(BIS handles biological information for the Brecon Beacons National Park where it extends into Carmarthenshire).
Brief history
We have been fully operational since September 2007, having recently completed our 18 month establishment phase. Our
development plan explains in detail the long-term aims of WWBIC and the services which we provide.
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales kindly provided office space and facilities until March 2006. We are now based in offices at the Landsker Business Centre near Whitland.
You can reach us via our contact page.
