What is Citizen Science?

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Volunteers are the heart of conservation. Many such volunteers give up their time to collect scientific information, such as the number of birds in a woodland, or sightings of invasive species. These endeavours are known as ‘citizen science’. Phil investigates the diversity of citizen science projects in the UK, examines their value, and shows how you can get involved. So, grab your coat, wave your conservation themed flags, and salute the trees, as we explore the world of citizen science…

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CATLIN-GROVES, C. L. 2012. The citizen science landscape: from volunteers to citizen sensors and beyond. International Journal of Zoology, 2012.

Taylor, P. J. 2013. Two-striped bee or not two-striped bee? Testing the effect of different training types on the ability of citizen scientists to identify pollinating insects. Unpublished MSc Dissertation. University of Leeds.

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