At the heart of BARS is a database hosted on a web server. The BARS database stores the BAP planning and reporting information for all BARS users, who enter their data using a secure browser-based application (i.e. a fully web-based programme). To enter information into the database, users have to be registered. This registration process determines the level of access the user has, ensuring that only relevant data is added to the system and that unauthorised changes are not made.
Via the BARS website users and members of the public are able to search the BARS database for information about BAP implementation, for example to find out about activities underway in their local area. On the website you can also access information on species / habitat targets, status, trends, losses, and causes of decline both at national and local levels. Security features ensure that confidential information (e.g. of the precise location of sites) is not available to unauthorised users or members of the public.
The BARS website also allows registered BARS users to generate a range of sophisticated reports specific to their organisation or LBAP partnership.
For more information about using BARS visit the help section, or view the site map.
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