About Us

Cofnod is the North Wales Local Environmental Records Centre (LERC), and the Home of Wildlife Data for North Wales. Since 2005 we've been bringing together wildlife data across the region. We currently hold nearly 8 million species records and this is rising each year. The data is managed to the highest quality and our processes are accredited by the the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres (ALERC).

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Cofnod is a independent limited company, with 'Not for Profit' aims. As set out in our Strategic Plan 2019 -2024, "Cofnod's vision is to facilitate the collation, secure storage and use of high quality wildlife data, whilst supporting and inspiring people to record wildlife". Our Strategic Plan is monitored by our Board of Directors, who provide oversight and guidance, ensuring we remain viable, forward thinking and aligned to our Strategic Priorities (2022). 

Our Board of Directors are:

  • David Hill (Chair)
  • Barbara Owsianka (Secretary)
  • Mike Willis (Treasurer)
  • Maureen Parry
  • Lesley Rider
  • Tony Cumberlidge
  • Geoff Radford

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If you want to know more about us and how we operate, have a look at Our Policies.

Our Area

Stretching from the coast to the highest mountain in Wales, Cofnod's region contains a wide variety of habitats, ranging from coastal to upland and freshwater. Our area covers just over 6,300 km² and has the largest concentration of Protected Areas in Wales. It also contains Eryri National Park and three National Landscapes. It's a truly special place, which is home to thousands of amazing species, including some special to Wales, such as Osprey, Snowdon Rainbow Leaf Beetle and Arctic Charr.

Our region covers six local authorities (Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham) and Eryri National Park. It spans five Vice Counties (Merionethshire - VC48, Caernarvonshire - VC49, Denbighshire - VC50, Flintshire - VC51, Anglesey - VC52). From our office in Bangor we collect a whole array of wildlife data, as well as promoting and running events throughout the year.

Our Team

Our team of friendly data professionals
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Our area

3,171 km²

National Nature Reserves

16

Local Authorities

3

Vice Counties

2

National Landscapes & National Parks

2

SSSI Area

586 km²

SSSIs

168

Protected Areas (land and sea)

4,104 km²

On the Record

On the Record is our monthly online newsletter. It's full of interesting information about local wildlife recording, including that month's events and what to look out for in our Species Focus feature. Subscribe now to get next month's issue .