Project R-11927
Title
From monitoring to policy: everyone can contribute (Education)
Abstract
This IOP aims to highlight the social role a future biologist can play
emphasize. The biodiversity crisis is a societal issue, where citizens
can contribute to scientific research . Using professional
'rapid assessment' butterfly monitoring techniques, students learn in an integrated
way the taxonomy and ecology of local butterfly populations as well as their host plants
and the impact of wildlife management on them. While learning these research and
analysis techniques they will engage in dialogue with other stakeholders
(volunteers, INBO, Natuurpunt) with whom a collaboration is necessary to realize this
research. This citizen science project will
increase public support and contribute to a sustainable nature policy.
Period of project
01 September 2021 - 31 August 2023