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Canada 150 Bioblitz Uplands Park April 22, 2017 Bioblitz Canada - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Canada 150 Bioblitz Uplands Park April 22, 2017 Bioblitz Canada - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Canada 150 Bioblitz Uplands Park April 22, 2017 Bioblitz Canada partners aim to help Canadians learn about and connect with nature. 35 Bioblitzes across Canada Victoria was the first Victoria Bioblitz 150 Organized by GOERT
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Victoria Bioblitz 150
Organized by GOERT
Britton Jacob-Schram, RNS, Sierra Club Catherine Keogan
Held at:
University of Victoria – Jake Mentz, student Beacon Hill Park – Britton and Catherine Uplands Park – Margaret Lidkea, FOUP
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Uplands Park
(Source: www.goert.ca)
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Cattle Point has a rocky foreshore
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The Big Day – cold, wet, windy
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Public Data Sheet
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iNaturalist – Uplands Park
Experts
Observations Species
Geoffrey +David Newell – birds
61 59
Kem Luther – mosses, lichens
47 44
Sean McCann + C Scott – spiders, insects 15
9
Octavio Cruz – marine foreshore
9 9
Total
132 122
Bioblitz Total - +UVic, Beacon Hill 481 275
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Challenges
Short lead-up time – lack of volunteers, media
exposure, not time to invite committed groups
Earth Day – reduced participation First Bioblitz for organizers Too much paperwork, needs simplifying Rain, wind and cold Protection of sensitive areas of rare plants
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Citizen Science Value
Contributes to research and active projects
Maximizes data Assists scientists in physical work Reaches local, national or global projects
Connects volunteers to nature
Creates a sense of place, belonging, love Provides education, skills, scientific understanding Encourages stewardship Gives people an informed voice
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Helps to create the Naturehood
Inspires people to look after the natural areas in their
neighbourhood
Helps humans and wildlife live together The Victoria Harbour Bird Sanctuary is the oldest
migratory bird sanctuary on Canada’s Pacific coast and recently recognized as a Naturehood!
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Use your citizens wisely
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Uplands Park Citizens
Bioblitz’s for specific categories
Not rare plants because of possible ecological damage;
already have plant list
Mushroom list Insect and spider lists Educational
Restoration
Invasive plant removal Planting of native plants
Volunteers at Events
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