The Greater Manchester Local Record Centre (GMLRC), established in 2008 as part of the Greater Manchester Ecology Unit, plays a crucial role in biodiversity conservation within the Greater Manchester City Region. As the sole Local Record Centre in this area, GMLRC is dedicated to collecting, verifying, safeguarding, and sharing ecological data related to species, habitats, and significant wildlife sites with local, national, and international conservation value.

GMLRC offers a variety of services including ecological searches, support for wildlife recording, and information on Local Wildlife Sites (LWS). By encouraging community engagement through volunteer recorders, they compile a comprehensive database that informs planning strategies, supports conservation projects, and facilitates research. Noteworthy initiatives include collaboration on projects like the Carbon Landscape Project and the Natural Course Project, aimed at improving local ecology.

Through their efforts, GMLRC ensures that valuable wildlife information is accessible and used effectively, promoting the sustainable management of Greater Manchester’s natural heritage for generations to come.