Request a data search

HBIC offers an interpreted and enhanced biodiversity information service

It ensures you have the most relevant and recent records together with any changes or corrections which may have been made. Explanatory notes and links to supporting documentation are provided with the data.

There is a licence charge for the re-use of the data. It may be waived for charities, voluntary groups, students and members of the public where there is no commercial interest.

All payments must be made after receipt of an invoice.

See our updated Access Policy and Charging Schedule.

The CIEEM guidance on accessing and using biodiversity data is aimed at those using biodiversity data to support the development planning process.

Information HBIC provide

HBIC can only provide information covering Hampshire. For outside Hampshire, use the ALERC website to find the records centre in your area of interest.

Example of a data request

See sample outputs for a standard data request so you know what to expect. See more details about the available GIS layers maintained by HBIC.

Search area

A request can be made for any area specified either as:

• a radius from a defined point supplied as a six figure national grid or point marked on a map
• a corridor of a specified width either side of a defined line
• a specific site which is well defined on a map or GIS shapefile

You can attach up to 10 files to the online form.

Charges and response times

View charges and response times

Please note that from 1 April 2025 our fees will be increasing by 10%.

Privacy notice

View the Request for data search privacy notice

Complete the online form

Complete the biodiversity information request form. It will ask you to agree to the data users declaration and the re-use licence where applicable.

All searches must be paid for via an invoice.

Biodiversity information request