Help

The help guides below explain how to make the most of BARS.

FAQ (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions

An introduction to BARS 2 (PDF)
This document introduces the role and key functions of the new version of BARS.

Guide to Action Types & Biodiversity Objectives (PDF)
See the supporting definitions for Action Type and Biodiversity Objective categories in BARS 2.

Guide to Registration and User Accounts (PDF)
How to register yourself or an organisation on BARS, and make the most of the additional functions this awards you, including the Dashboard.

Guide to Data Entry & Editing (PDF)
How to add new and edit existing actions and projects in BARS, including progress updates and setting up project collaborations.

Guide to Action and Project deletion (PDF)
How to delete Actions and Projects from BARS, including who can delete / undelete and what happens when items are deleted.

Guide to Action Maps (PDF)
How to map and explore the biodiversity actions in BARS. This guide provides a step-by-step guide to using the BARS Action Maps, filters and tools available.

Guide to Action Reports (PDF)
How to generate statistical summaries of biodiversity action in BARS. This guide explains how to run a report, apply optional filters and explore the results.

Guide to Candidate Actions (PDF)
How to find and complete actions imported from BARS 1 which require further detail needed to make them functional in BARS 2.

Guides are available in PDF format. In order to view them you will need a PDF reader.