Citizen scientists needed to protect wildlife
The Somerset Wildlife Trust is calling for citizen scientists to help record local wildlife as part of the Big Count initiative. This project aims to fill gaps in species records, particularly for common animals like snails and foxes, to enhance conservation efforts. Participants can submit their observations using the iNaturalist app or via email, with no specialist knowledge required.
- ▪The Big Count encourages locals to record wildlife in gardens and parks.
- ▪Nearly 3,000 species records have been collected in the past four years.
- ▪The project runs from June 18 to June 27 this year.
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Citizen scientists needed to protect wildlifeJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKirsten RobertsonWest of EnglandGetty Images(Photo by Stuart Brock/Anadolu via Getty Images)People have been urged to become citizen scientists and help find and record animals in their area to help conservation efforts.The Big Count - run by the Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT) - encourages locals to go out and record wildlife in gardens, local parks, and community green spaces.The charity says there are gaps in its records for some of the county's most common species, including snails and foxes, which impacts the help those animals can get.Becky Fisher, head of engagement at SWT, said: "We have so many incredible species in Somerset - from elusive hares to colourful butterflies - and we can only protect…
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