We have a long history of investigating, monitoring and modelling environmental change, generating evidence-driven solutions to complex environmental challenges. Watch our video to find out more about how our science is having a positive impact.
About the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)
We are an independent, not-for-profit research institute. Our 500 scientists provide the data and insights that researchers, governments and businesses need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
Centipede atlas provides insights into British species
The new Atlas of the Centipedes of Britain and Ireland, compiled with help from the Biological Records Centre at UKCEH, is the result of many years of work by both amateur and professional recorders under the auspices of the British Myriapod & Isopod Group.
New web tool for measuring health of soils
A web tool from UKCEH to help land managers monitor and improve the health of soil in common habitats in Britain is now available.
Less intensively managed grasslands have better plant diversity and soil health
Researchers have shown - for the first time - that less intensively managed British grazed grasslands have on average 50% more plant species and better soil health than intensively managed grassland.
Our ambition
We seek to understand our environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it – so that together, people and nature can prosper.
Excellent environmental science with impact
Science departments
Science challenges
Science infrastructure
What we do
We carry out excellent environmental science across water, land and air. Our science makes a difference, informing policy-making, commercial innovation and conservation action all around the world.
Environmental Information Data Centre
Environmental Information Platform
Environmental datasets
How we work
We believe that the best solutions are co-designed and co-delivered, and our partnerships cross borders, sectors and disciplines. We are a strategic delivery partner for the Natural Environment Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation.