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Species groups
Help our local species
Our species groups work to promote the conservation of all threatened species in Hampshire and on the Island, as well as establishing and monitoring their distribution.
Hampshire Flora Group (HFG)
The Flora Group exists to encourage people to take an interest in wild plants and to expand their knowledge; it is concerned not only with flowering plants and ferns, but also lichens, mosses, liverworts and fungi (which are not plants at all!)
Objectives of Hampshire Flora Group
- To promote the conservation of flora in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
- To establish and monitor the status of flora in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
- To foster an interest in the conservation of flora in Hampshire and to develop the skills of those interested in plants
Hampshire Flora Group is coordinated by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. We work with the Botanical Society of the British Isles and their local forum at Hants Plants, we also work closely with Plantlife and Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre.
How to Join
Everyone with an interest in plants is very welcome to join the Flora Group and get involved in surveys, events and meet other flora enthusiasts. The Group is keen to welcome people of all abilities and coming along to an event is a great way to get started.
Hampshire Flora Group events
Events can be found here or within the Hampshire Flora Group Newsletter which details all the Group’s activities and events.
A back catalogue and index to previous copies of Flora News are available to download from the Hants Plants website.
Hampshire Rare Plant Register – Order your copy now of the Hampshire Rare Plant Register, a detailed register of rare and scare plants in the county, has recently been published. Follow this link for details on how to obtain your copy.
Hampshire Mammal Group (HMG)
Hampshire Mammal Group is coordinated by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and is affiliated to The Mammal Society.
Main objectives:
- To promote the conservation of all threatened mammals and their habitats in Hampshire.
- To establish and monitor their distribution.
- To provide advice on threatened mammals and the management of their habitats.
- To foster an interest in the conservation of all native mammals.
Reports
Download your copy of our 2017 Hampshire Mammal Report, which shows the distribution records for every mammal species found in Hampshire from 2006 to 2016. The report is a very useful on-going record of both the distribution of species found in Hampshire and the impressive degree of commitment of those Mammal Group members who have contributed these records. A list of these can be found at the end of the report and our thanks go out to all of them.
Hampshire Mammal Group members’ records also contributed to the production of the South East Mammal Atlas which was completed by The Mammal Society in March 2015. It is available online here.
Records
Help us to build a complete and current picture of mammal species distribution across Hampshire by submitting your records. Guidance can be found here.
Camera Trap Loans
As a member of the Hampshire Mammal Group you would also be eligible to borrow one of two Bushnell camera traps. The Hampshire Mammal Group received funding through the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre (HBIC) small grants scheme for these cameras, which help to collect mammal records for species that might have otherwise not be seen.
How to Join
Everyone with an interest in mammals is very welcome to join the Hampshire Mammal Group today and get involved in surveys, come along to group events and meet other mammal enthusiasts. Details on how to join a species group can be found here.