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BioBlitz
A BioBlitz is a tool for biodiversity exploration, education and investigation.
Usually coordinated by museums, botanic gardens, or local authorities,
a BioBlitz brings together scientists and naturalists in an area to
document biodiversity present at their back door (e.g. a park or natural
area). Designed as part scientific endeavor, part contest, part educational
event a BioBlitz pits biologists in a race against time to see how many
species they can count in a 24 hour biological survey. New information
on the distribution, occurrence of fauna and flora is generated, and
associated outreach activities raise public awareness of biodiversity
and its relevance to everyday life.
Organizing a BioBlitz involves:
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selecting a site
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recruiting of scientists
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organizing equipment and facilities
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compiling and publicizing results
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providing educational and outreach activities
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securing funding or donations
Two excellent online resources to help you plan a BioBlitz are:
Make your BioBlitz part of Biodiversity Month:
Register – Complete the Biodiversity Month Registration Form. This will help Biodiversity Month promote your BioBlitz and incorporate it into the National Biodiversity Month Calendar of Events. As part of this, we will post your BioBlitz announcement on the Biodiversity Month website.
Access the Biodiversity Month Resources
Biodiversity Month Resources - IBOY has produced resources including a biodiversity fact sheet, biodiversity posters, action and resources guide, and media guide to help you with your event.
Report your findings
Report Form - Let us know about the success of your BioBlitz so that we can incorporate it into the national Biodiversity Month reporting and publicity activities.
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Last updated June 27, 2002 15:54