2008 Science Delivery Highlights
Wanted: Citizen Scientists to Protect Natural Resources
Citizen scientists can contribute to federal, state, and other agencies by collecting environmental data that benefits the agencies and the citizens. They are typically individuals who have the time, interest, and ability to contribute voluntarily to natural resources and include students available during summer months or retired professionals wanting to stay active in resource conservation.
A researcher working with the Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center is helping citizen scientists identify key data elements that will address desired information needs of the user and simplify concepts so individuals with a basic knowledge of forestry or related disciplines can still collect forest health data in a quality-controlled manner. The General Technical Report being published will help citizens, landowners, and land managers stretch limited resource funding available for protecting natural resources. The report will also help citizens, scientists, and land managers work together to protect natural resources in a cost-efficient manner. Additionally, citizens will be encouraged to take greater ownership in protecting natural resources.
Contact: Ken Stolte, research ecologist, (919) 549-4022, kstolte@fs.fed.us
Partners: Equinox Environmental
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