Running a Bioblitz for enhanced local community engagement and for gaining additional knowledge about the biodiversity in an area
Brug af Bioblitz for at øge lokalsamfundets engagement og få yderligere viden om biodiversiteten i et område
A BioBlitz is a structured event where a group of people meet at a designated area for a set timeframe to record biodiversity. BioBlitzes can range from large global events like the City Nature Challenge (CNC) with thousands of participants worldwide, to local events, e.g., for a local school.
Several FRAMEwork Farmer Clusters have participated in the CNC or organised their own BioBlitz. Common to these local community events was careful planning, considering:
1) when and where to have the BioBlitz;
2) who from the local community to invite, such as schools or the general public;
3) identify, invite and secure the participation of biodiversity experts;
4) design interactive activities to enhance engagement beyond using a biodiversity app such as iNaturalist. Activities could include expert guided walks, self-guided walks, pond dipping, sweep netting, bug hunting, bird walks, etc.;
5) decide on motivational activities for participants such as stickers, competitions, or nest building for children;
6) promoting the event and recruit participants, e.g., through social media, local organisations, newsletters, etc.;
7) plan and organise the logistics, including maps, signs, information on how to register observations, nets, other equipment and anything else for planned activities;
8) how to evaluate the outcomes and communicate findings back to participants.
When well organised, BioBlitzes a great way to involve the public in biodiversity monitoring and increase participants understanding and appreciation of biodiversity as well as their trust in science. They also provide valuable data and understanding of local concerns when organisers interact and listen to community members participating.
En BioBlitz er en struktureret begivenhed, hvor deltagere tager til et udpeget område inden for et bestemt tidsrum for at registrere biodiversitet. BioBlitz spænder fra store globale begivenheder som City Nature Challenge (CNC) med tusindvis af deltagere verden over, til lokale begivenheder, fx for en lokal skole. Flere FRAMEwork Farmer Clusters har deltaget i CNC eller organiseret deres egen BioBlitz. Vellykkede BioBlitz-begivenheder kræver omhyggelig planlægning, herunder:
1) Hvor og hvornår BioBlitz’en skal foregå.
2) Hvem fra lokalsamfundet skal inviteres, såsom skoler, eller om der skal være åbent for alle.
3) Sikre biodiversitetseksperters deltagelse.
4) Design af interaktive aktiviteter under BioBlitz’en for at øge engagementet ud over at bruge en biodiversitetsapp som fx iNaturalist. Det kunne være ekspert-/selvguidede gåture, brug af net i vandhuller eller på vegetation for at finde dyr, insektjagt, fuglevandringer, osv.
5) Brug af motiverende aktiviteter for deltagere såsom klistermærker, konkurrencer eller redekasse-bygning for børn.
6) Promovering af arrangementet og rekruttering af deltagere, fx gennem sociale medier, lokale organisationer og nyhedsbreve.
7) Organisering af logistik, herunder kort, skilte, information om registrering af observationer, net og andet udstyr til planlagte aktiviteter.
8) Evaluering af resultater og feedback til deltagerne.
Når Bioblitz‘en er velorganiseret, er det en fantastisk måde at involvere offentligheden i biodiversitetsovervågning og øge deltagernes forståelse og påskønnelse af biodiversitet samt deres tillid til videnskaben. Det giver også værdifulde data og forståelse af lokale bekymringer, når arrangører interagerer og lytter til deltagerne.
Farmer Clusters for Realising Agrobiodiversity Management across Ecosystems (FRAMEwork)
Ongoing | 2020-2025
- Main funding source
- Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- United Kingdom