#NPMS
We are proud to be partners, alongside @jncc.bsky.social, @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & @ukceh.bsky.social, in @npms.bsky.social.
Last year, >16K plant records were submitted by #NPMSvolunteers, swelling the total to 269K!
Find out more in the new #NPMS Annual Report: www.npms.org.uk/article/npms...
July 9, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Npms nyspråk och nytänk
Biblioteken stängs: inte en försämring, bara en förändring. Sure
September 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
At a time of increased environmental pressure, volunteer-power comes to the rescue! NPMS volunteers are delivering crucial data to help us understand UK plant biodiversity & habitat health. Find out how in the new #NPMS Annual Report: https://ow.ly/SBqE50ZkChX
July 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
🌿 The National Plant Monitoring Scheme has turned 10!

More than 1,000 volunteers have gathered 250k+ botanical records that feed into the UK Biodiversity Indicators. Marking the milestone, the 2024 report shares surveyor stories & a timeline of NPMS highlights.

🔗 🧪 www.npms.org.uk/article/npms...
August 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Article by Rob Cooke @ukceh.bsky.social in the new #NPMS Annual Report explains how NPMS plant records + hi-res environmental data allow us to identify action needed to avoid worst outcomes for Britain's native plants:
www.npms.org.uk/sites/default/files/PDF/NPMS%20Annual%20report%202025%20Final.pdf
July 12, 2026 at 10:23 AM
"We recently identified a breach of our North Pole Magic Systems (NPMS) that may have compromised your personal data—namely, the thousands of hours of footage we have of when you are sleeping, as well as when you are awake."
The North Pole Has Suffered a Data Breach
Dear Valued Child, This letter was slipped into your stocking to inform you that we recently identified a breach of our North Pole Magic Systems (N...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Fantastic views of Scotland today for Glenarm Wildlife Group NPMS volunteers carrying out the second NPMS survey of the summer with Jo BSBI Training Officer. The cows had already visited plot 4! @bsbibotany.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Research using NPMS survey data indicates risks to UK plant communities from climate and land use change. Read about this and other articles in the latest NPMS Annual Report https://ow.ly/NWMO50Zm397
Photo: Karen Fisher
July 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NPMS webinar recording now available: Coastal Vegetated Shingle by Josh Styles

m.youtube.com/watch?v=iF7e...
NPMS: Coastal vegetated shingle - webinar recording
YouTube video by NPMS Support
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November 21, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Sharpen your plant ID and survey skills! Join the Botanical Skills Northern Ireland Project for upcoming National Plant Monitoring Scheme (#NPMS) training days.

Free tomorrow? There's still some places on our NPMS training day in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone!

Info: bsbi.org/take-part/pr...
August 26, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Don't miss our autumn events!
2nd Sept NPMS habitat training 📍Broughshane, Co. Antrim
17th Sept NPMS habitat training 📍Drumnaph, Co. Derry
18th Sept Intro to the NPMS & survey methods 📍Bala, Gwynedd
8th Oct Digital plot creation & data entry 📍Online
More info https://ow.ly/JmuQ50ZG4it
August 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Check out these 2 great articles in the new @npms.bsky.social Annual Report!
A report on #NPMS species indicator trends by @bsbiscience.bsky.social
A note by @jameshardingmorris.bsky.social about the experts who verify records submitted by our amazing volunteers:
www.npms.org.uk/article/npms...
High-quality data + local expertise: our amazing #NPMSvolunteers are collecting valuable plant data & contributing to our understanding of UK habitat health. Read how their work helps inform conservation policy in our newly released NPMS Annual Report https://ow.ly/ZGnh50ZlrRU
July 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Are you based in Northern Ireland and taking part in the National Plant Monitoring Scheme @npms.bsky.social ?
We have a great event for you on 19 May, with #WildFlowerID at Ecos Nature Park, Ballymena in the morning followed by training on how to survey a #NPMS square:
bsbi.org/take-part/ev...
May 12, 2026 at 1:56 PM
In-field training 19th May NPMS Plant ID and Recording, Ballymena, Co Antrim. The morning will be spent identifying plants in the Ecos Park and identifying NPMS habitats. In the afternoon training will be provided on how to survey an NPMS square. More info https://tinyurl.com/5b8kpf94
May 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Thank you to the brilliant NPMS volunteers who braved persistent rain today in Co Antrim for NPMS training on setting up plots with Jo, BSBI Training Officer. Lovely Hawthorn berries and beautiful Devil's-bit Scabious in flower.@bsbibotany.bsky.social #daera-ni.gov.uk #plantlifeuk.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
it's that shrimple
September 29, 2026 at 4:53 AM
In-field training. 12th June Ranscombe Farm Reserve, Kent: Intro to NPMS & survey methods. Learn about NPMS recording & how to get started. We will walk cover practicalities of plot set up & recording while enjoying this important plant area. More info https://ow.ly/oiRj50YXwHv
May 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Do join us in celebrating the NPMS 10th birthday today! 🎂
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.
October 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
NPMS Training this Friday. Join our interactive session this Friday lunchtime. We'll discuss getting started, mapping, orienteering & accessibility in your NPMS square & signpost useful tools & resources to support your surveys. More info https://ow.ly/Wbrp50ZqThv
July 21, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Are you a National Plant Monitoring Scheme volunteer? 🌿

Don’t miss our online event on 18 Oct celebrating 10 years of NPMS and the amazing work of our volunteers!

Our NPMS Volunteer Manager Rachel will be sharing insights into volunteer roles, opportunities, and accessibility. #NPMS10
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.
October 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Problemet är att det finns vissa lagar som säger att kommunen orättvist undergräver privatgymmens (eller motsvarande) konkurrensfördelar så som vanligt är det NPMs och nyliberalismens fel
February 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Want to build real-world ecological field skills while protecting local nature? Join the National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) in Northern Ireland!

August Training: NPMS Habitat Training at Derrymore House - book here: bsbi.org/take-part/ev...
July 22, 2026 at 8:48 AM
New year new square? Skill up for the 2026 season with our Intro to NPMS Survey & Methodology online Zoom webinar 8th January 12.30 - 14.00 great for a skills refresh or as an intro to the scheme for new volunteers. https://ow.ly/4TAV50XRSjC
📸Ros Walters
January 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Welcome to Washington, New Prague Middle School!

It was great to meet with NPMS students during their visit to our nation’s Capitol. Go Trojans!
June 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM