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National Plant Monitoring Scheme is a habitat-based plant monitoring scheme developed and run by BSBI, JNCC, Plantlife & UKCEH. The scheme would not be possible without our fab survey volunteers!

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New Year dates for your diary we have two webinars coming up in January
08/01 Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology
23/01 Tips for plotting your NPMS site
Visit the events page for details & to book https://ow.ly/YVIP50XGaHA

11.12.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recordings from our #NPMS10 anniversary celebration event are now available on the NPMS Support YouTube site https://ow.ly/5IwO50XuKoo why not grab a cuppa & catch up on all the fascinating talks.

20.11.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A rare wild orchid has been brought back from the brink of extinction!πŸ₯³πŸŒ±One of Britain’s most endangered orchids, Fen Orchid, is no longer considered threatened in the UK, according to the bsbibotany.bsky.social 's new GB red list. Find out how we did itπŸ‘‰ loom.ly/02JCV8w

05.11.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

If you'd like to get involved and learn pratical field and botanical surveying skills, visit npms.org.uk

@jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @npms.bsky.social

26.10.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now at #NPMS10 Sam Munnis, Nature Evidence Ecologist @nationaltrust.org.uk, tells us how @npms.bsky.social supports the Trust's Nature Strategy.
Collaborative working & partnerships are key to @npms.bsky.social success.
@bsbibotany.bsky.social is proud to be a partner in the Scheme!

18.10.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So much great stuff in Oli Pescott's talk & lots of helpful links e.g. www.npms.org.uk/sites/defaul...!
Good to know that Oli's talk is being recorded & will be available very soon on the @npms.bsky.social YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@npmssupport...
@ukceh.bsky.social

18.10.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Our #NPMS10 online celebration event is this Saturday! Good news - you can still book & join for all or part of the programme ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE talks from @bsbibotany.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social as well as volunteers & stakeholders.

15.10.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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re you joining us on Sat 25 October at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Armagh? Meet other NPMS volunteers, share stories, get support. Lunch provided. Talks on botanical photography, community approach to surveying, plant ID & indicator workshops. Book now https://ow.ly/mUkK50Xb3WJ

14.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Select tickets – National Plant Monitoring Scheme: 10th Anniversary Celebrations, Northern Ireland – Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, County Armagh National Plant Monitoring Scheme: 10th Anniversary Celebrations, Northern Ireland – Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, County Armagh, Sat 25 Oct 2025 - The National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) turns 10...

Want to learn more about the National Plant Monitoring Scheme #npms?
Join our 10th anniversary celebrations on volunteer day in Oxford Island, Co Armagh on 25th October (www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...), or in Glenarm, Co Antrim on 6th November (www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...)

13.10.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seen the programme for our #NPMS10 anniversary online event? Join for all or part of the day. Talks by
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
@ukceh.bsky.social
@jncc.bsky.social
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
plus talks from our amazing volunteers! ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE

09.10.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/gJNz50X4nfw Contributors from @ukceh.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) include @davidroybrc.bsky.social on the panel & Oli Pescott's talk: 'Insights from NPMS: From local data to national trends'.

08.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/rNw750X4fAH Talk by @bsbicountries.bsky.social on why collecting botanical data is important for other organisations. This event is hosted by @bsbibotany.bsky.social, 1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners.

07.10.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/aXAI50X4fox Guest speakers include @nickmarriner.bsky.social @thechilterns.bsky.social on using @npms.bsky.social methods at a landscape scale and Sam Munnis, Nature Evidence Ecologist at @nationaltrust.org.uk

06.10.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/jlRJ50X4fe4 Rachel Murphy from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) will be talking about #NPMSVolunteer roles, opportunities & accessibility & hosting an array of #VolunteerVoices.

05.10.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/TOIL50X4ee3 Hear Chris Cheffings, Ecosystems Analysis Team Leader at @jncc.bsky.social (1 of 4 @npms.bsky.social partners) reflecting on how to design the ideal plant monitoring scheme. Hope you can make it!

04.10.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://ow.ly/63HH50X49uF Hear panellists from @npms.bsky.social partner organisations @bsbibotany.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social & @plantlifeuk.bsky.social talk about project outcomes & volunteer support.

03.10.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Waxcap Watch Online - How to Get Involved in 2025 Join hundreds of volunteers making a difference for fungi by taking part in Plantlife's Waxcap Watch survey.

NPMS volunteers did you see our NPMS summer newsletter? We shared details of the upcoming Plantlife Waxcap Watch webinar all about how to get involved in Waxcap Watch 2025 this autumn. There's still time to join this free event on 6th October 7pm https://ow.ly/Fqbh50X3zrx
#waxcapwatch #NPMS

01.10.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event: https://ow.ly/h4UZ50X4czB We're inviting volunteers, stakeholders & plant-loving friends to celebrate 10 years of @npms.bsky.social with us, with an online event on 18th October followed by smaller in-person events across Northern Ireland

30.09.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You spoke, we listened! We've moved our London #NPMS10 celebrations on 18 October to an online event so even more of you can get involved. Programme & bookings here: https://ow.ly/FLuL50X3v7v Join online for talks, volunteer voices & panel discussion.

29.09.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us in Northern Ireland to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NPMS. We're inviting volunteers to Lough Neagh Discovery Centre on 25th October for a mix of talks, workshops, interactive learning, and networking opportunities. More info & tickets https://ow.ly/zZUo50X3B9o

29.09.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of someone writing on a survey form on a clipboard with the date of an NPMS online workshop on 2nd October

Image of someone writing on a survey form on a clipboard with the date of an NPMS online workshop on 2nd October

Change of date - 2nd October NPMS Plot Creation & Data Entry workshop for registered NPMS volunteers. This online session focuses on creating survey plots, entering data, making edits to your survey forms & how to view your data. More details & booking ow.ly/LHog50X0Gi8

23.09.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our fourth NPMS Annual Report is now available. This year we take a special look at the achievements of the scheme & our volunteers over the last decade, as the NPMS celebrates it's special 10th anniversary. Read the report here www.npms.org.uk/article/npms...

10.09.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

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