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<p>Despite the importance, contribution, and impact of Citizen Science, little is known about its utilization for biodiversity mapping at the local level. This study evaluates the Pros and Cons, and Potentials of such a scheme, using South Stoke Parish, UK, as a case study. The Parish biodiversity data collected over the last decade through Citizen Science by the South Stoke Wildlife and Conservation Group was used for biodiversity mapping using ArcGIS. Additionally, habitat quality modelling of the area was conducted using InVEST modelling software. The results revealed over 750 species of terrestrial organisms in the Parish. These include Annelids; Arthropods [(Centipedes and Millipedes, Arachnids (mites, harvestmen, spiders, scorpions), Insects, Terrestrial Crustacean)]; Mollusc; and Vertebrates (Aves, Terrestrial mammals, Reptiles and amphibians). The Citizen Science data facilitated the establishment of the current biodiversity status and the creation of spatial biodiversity maps for the area. In conjunction with InVEST modelling, it helped identify key factors influencing biodiversity distribution (mainly Land use pattern, transportation facilities, and green spaces); as well as environmental variables responsible for localisation of habitat sensitive species (e.g. amphibians). The study results are further discussed alongside other literatures, and appropriate recommendations and conclusions are made for improved actions, and best practices in such schemes to ensure data reliability. It is thus concluded that robust sampling strategies, well-defined monitoring methodologies, training of Citizen Science participants, and collaboration with volunteer experts such as practicing professionals and academia, will help harness the invaluable potential of Citizen Science for local biodiversity mapping.</p>

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Pros and cons, and potentials of citizen science in mapping of biodiversity at a local level: case study of South Stoke Parish, UK

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    2025年7月7日

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  • Udeme John Dickson,
  • Florence Blanksby,
  • Jess Neumann,
  • Gabriel Yesuf

摘要

Despite the importance, contribution, and impact of Citizen Science, little is known about its utilization for biodiversity mapping at the local level. This study evaluates the Pros and Cons, and Potentials of such a scheme, using South Stoke Parish, UK, as a case study. The Parish biodiversity data collected over the last decade through Citizen Science by the South Stoke Wildlife and Conservation Group was used for biodiversity mapping using ArcGIS. Additionally, habitat quality modelling of the area was conducted using InVEST modelling software. The results revealed over 750 species of terrestrial organisms in the Parish. These include Annelids; Arthropods [(Centipedes and Millipedes, Arachnids (mites, harvestmen, spiders, scorpions), Insects, Terrestrial Crustacean)]; Mollusc; and Vertebrates (Aves, Terrestrial mammals, Reptiles and amphibians). The Citizen Science data facilitated the establishment of the current biodiversity status and the creation of spatial biodiversity maps for the area. In conjunction with InVEST modelling, it helped identify key factors influencing biodiversity distribution (mainly Land use pattern, transportation facilities, and green spaces); as well as environmental variables responsible for localisation of habitat sensitive species (e.g. amphibians). The study results are further discussed alongside other literatures, and appropriate recommendations and conclusions are made for improved actions, and best practices in such schemes to ensure data reliability. It is thus concluded that robust sampling strategies, well-defined monitoring methodologies, training of Citizen Science participants, and collaboration with volunteer experts such as practicing professionals and academia, will help harness the invaluable potential of Citizen Science for local biodiversity mapping.