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Good morning! I’m sharing this exciting project early but will also send out a reminder in mid-January once it has officially kicked off. I’m including a flyer about the project as well. Please feel free to print and post it if you so desire. Thank you,
Kaibab National Forest invites citizen scientists to participate in year-long biodiversity project through iNaturalist social network
Williams, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2016—For Immediate Release. Forest managers are excited to announce a citizen science project to identify and document the biodiversity of
the Kaibab National Forest that will begin Jan. 1 and continue through all of 2017. During the year-long project, forest visitors will be encouraged to explore the Kaibab National Forest and report their discoveries of plants and animals to help improve forest
managers’ understanding of the abundance and distribution of species.
It’s easy and fun! Visitors who capture a photo of any plant or animal with their smartphone can share them with the “Kaibab
NF 2017 Citizen Science Project” on the free online platform
iNaturalist.org and receive expert feedback on their discoveries.
iNaturalist offers apps for both the iPhone and Android, which make uploading observations easy. There are even how-to videos on the
iNaturalist website. Kaibab National Forest biologists will also help participants identify or confirm findings.
“See, snap and share! There’s really nothing more to it,” said Natasha Kline, forest biologist for the
Kaibab National Forest. “It’s a great way to explore the forest, contribute to our knowledge of biodiversity in the area, and experience the awesome flora and fauna that the Kaibab National Forest has
to offer!”
The following rules are in place for the “Kaibab
NF 2017 Citizen Science Project”:
If someone isn’t clear on the boundaries of the forest, the project will seek out any observation meeting these criteria and add them to the project.
“We are excited to get members of the public involved in making observations out in the field,” said Mark Christiano, geographic information specialist for the Kaibab National Forest. “Throughout the year, we
hope to also offer events at which forest employees and members of the public join forces to capture images of specific plants and wildlife for this project. It’s a great way to connect with people and places while enjoying our beautiful northern Arizona landscape.”
To participate, visit the “Kaibab
NF 2017 Citizen Science Project” on
iNaturalist.org.
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