Bees, Wasps & Ants Recording Society

'A subscription based volunteer recording society, operating under the aegis of the UK Biological Records Centre (BRC). The Society is affiliated to the British Entomological and Natural History Society (BENHS). The Society aims to promote the recording of aculeate Hymenoptera in Great Britain and Ireland, and to foster links with similar societies and interested individuals throughout Europe. There are about 500 members (including museum and university professionals and overseas “Corresponding Members”) whose activities are directed by a small committee which guides policy. The vast majority of members are enthusiastic volunteer naturalists, without whom BWARS could not hope to gather the large amounts of data it requires.'