What we do
NEYEDC is the Local Environmental Record Centre for North and East Yorkshire. We collate, manage and analyse data about species, sites and habitats from a variety of sources. Data is incorporated into NEYEDC’s evidence base, which is used by planning authorities, developers and conservation bodies to inform decisions about land management. We also work closely with local naturalists and societies, professional ecologists, statutory bodies and academic institutions to facilitate legitimate research and support projects in the fields of conservation and sustainable development.
NEYEDC is involved in co-ordinating the collection of new data in support of partners’ projects and to address spatial, temporal, taxonomic and functional data gaps that compromise the ability of the Centre’s evidence base to support its mission.
Memberships
NEYEDC is proud to be a member of the Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union and hosts its registered office and library, which is available for access by the Union’s membership. We are part of the Yorkshire and Humber Ecological Data Network, a member of the National Forum for Biological Recording and also of the National Biodiversity Network.
We are an active and founder member of the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (ALERC). It promotes the standing of LERCs as the definitive source of high quality, local, capture-resolution biodiversity data to inform the decision-making process, provides representation at a national and regional level and seeks to enhance the professional standing of LERCs through its Accreditation scheme.
Publications
NEYEDC 2024 - 2025 Annual Report
Our Annual Report showcases the breadth of work the centre has been involved in over the last financial year from our work with ecological data and local partners, to the outreach and support for biological recorders that underpins our charitable work.
The report can viewed online by clicking the image to the right, which will download a copy of the report.
Our 2023 - 2024 Annual Report can be downloaded here.
Who we are
Simon Pickles
Director
Simon is the Director of NEYEDC and has overall responsibility for the running of the centre and for developing its longer-term strategy. He works with current and potential partners in developing many of the projects that NEYEDC is involved in. Simon is the Accountable Manager for NEYEDC’s Drone operations and is also a CAA qualified Drone pilot.
Simon is currently the chair of the executive committee of the National Forum for Biological Recording and sits on the RAFs Regional Airspace Users Working Group.
Email: simon.pickles@neyedc.co.uk
Mark Wills
Operations Manager
Mark’s work focuses on the centre’s contracts and agreements with its partners, managing the day-to-day running of NEYEDC to ensure we are able to provide the data products and services required to meet the needs of our partners. Alongside Clare, Mark works to ensure the delivery of the NEYEDC strategic plan and he also focuses on developing the NEYEDC staff. Mark oversees NEYEDC’s Ecological Information delivery and works to deliver new data products and services to both our commercial and Local Authority partners.
Mark is also a CAA qualified Drone pilot, is a Director of the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres and is Chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Environmental Data Network.
Mark can also be found in the mountains, walking up them in the summer or snowboarding down them in the winter.
Email: mark.wills@neyedc.co.uk
Clare Langrick
Systems Manager
Clare’s role is centred on developing and managing its systems and processes, from data collation and management, through to developing the suite of policies that an independent LERC requires. Alongside Mark she works to deliver the NEYEDC strategic plan and leads the centre’s work in collecting and collating biodiversity data throughout North and East Yorkshire, working closely with our data providers across both the voluntary and professional ecology sectors.
Clare manages the development of new products and services to meet the needs of partner organisations and commercial clients and works alongside Simon to develop new projects and funding streams, including the preparation and submission of funding bids.
Clare sits on the executive committee of the National Forum for Biological Recording and manages NEYEDC’s relationship with the Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union. Away from work Clare is a keen moth recorder, Botanist and Park-runner.
Email: clare.langrick@neyedc.co.uk
Lucy Baldwin
Ecological Information Officer
Lucy leads on NEYEDC’s Ecological Information Service, overseeing the compilation and delivery of professional ecological data search reports. She plays an active role in our biodiversity data collection, collation, and management, including work on our reporting database utilised in local decision making. Lucy is also involved in developing and delivering our communications strategy, project work, and building relationships with local groups and naturalists across the region.
Outside of work, Lucy spends most of her time crafting, reading, or playing board games.
Email: lucy.baldwin@neyedc.co.uk
Josie Monaghan
Ecological Data Officer
Josie is currently responsible for implementing the update to the Ancient Woodland Inventory (AWI) for North and East Yorkshire, which is a Natural England led project to create a more accurate record of the ancient woodlands across England. She also provides technical support for other projects we are involved in, such as the mapping and data elements of the Local Nature Recovery Strategies, and works on implementing efficiencies in our workflows.
In her spare time Josie is often found walking, exploring museums, and hopping between various archaeology and history deep-dives.
Email: josie.monaghan@neyedc.co.uk
Rebecca Brown
Ecological Data Officer (Local Wildlife Sites)
Rebecca manages the rolling survey programme of non-statutory local sites including Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) in North Yorkshire and Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) in East Riding. She is passionate about strengthening the network of habitats that they support along with designated sites, ensuring that sites are represented comprehensively and discovering candidates that deserve recognition.
Outside of work, Becci is a keen birder and is usually out bird ringing or monitoring/surveying. She also enjoys moth trapping, fungi hunting and is an aspiring all-round naturalist - always open to opportunities to learn about different taxa.
Email: rebecca.brown@neyedc.co.uk
Hannah Whitaker
Ecological Data Officer
Hannah's work focuses on the update to the Ancient Woodland Inventory (AWI) for North and East Yorkshire, and she also assists with the role of membership secretary for the Yorkshire Naturalists' Union.
Outside work Hannah's interests include birdwatching and reading.
Email: hannah.whitaker@neyedc.co.uk
Claire Bending
Ecological Information Officer (Ecological Surveyor)
Claire is the NEYEDC's in-house surveyor, focusing on assisting with the rolling programme of Local Wildlife Site resurveys and project work such as the Yorkshire's Hidden Jewels waxcap project .
In her spare time she enjoys walking, botanising and visiting historic sites.
Email: claire.bending@neyedc.co.uk
Contact us
office hours
Monday - Friday
9AM - 5PM
info@neyedc.co.uk
telephone
01904 641631
location
Unit 7, Hassacarr Close, Dunnington, York, YO19 5SN
Use the form below to get in contact and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Travel by Public Transport
By Rail: The nearest station is York. You will then need to get a bus or taxi to the offices in Dunnington.
Buses from York: EYMS X46/X47/46 buses depart from York Rail station around every 30 minutes to Dunnington Common Road. Journey time approx 20 minutes, we are less than 10 minutes walk from the bus stop. York First Bus Service 10 depart from Rougier Street around every 30 minutes to Dunnington Village centre. Journey time approx 20 minutes, we are around 15 minutes walk from the village centre.
Travel by car
We are located at Chessingham Park, Dunnington which is just off the A1079 York to Hull road, approx 2 miles from the A64 York ring road. Parking is available on site.