Powerful conservation tech tools are gathering more data in the field than ever before. But without equally powerful and effective data management and processing tools, that data - no matter how groundbreaking or interesting - will not be able to reach its full potential for impact.
Data management can sometimes seem intimidating to conservationists, especially those just getting started in the world of conservation tech or experimenting with new data collection methods. While every community member's workflow and preferred data management and processing methods may be different, this group can serve as a resource to explore what works for others, share your own advice, and develop new strategies together.
Below are a few WILDLABS events dealing with datasets collected from various conservation tech tools:
Nicole Flores: How do I get started with Wildlife Insights?
Jamie Macaulay: How do I analyse large acoustic datasets using PAMGuard?
Sarah Davidson: Tools for Bio-logging Data in Conservation
Whatever conservation tech tools you work with, and whatever your preferred data management methods, we hope you'll find something helpful and effective in this group when you become a member!
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- @williams
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I am a conservationist specializing in endangered species, particularly vultures. As the Endangered Species Conservation Coordinator/Co-Founder at Biota Conservation Hub Foundation (BiotaCHF), I have conducted extensive research/conservation of vultures and other water birds.
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- @ARobillard
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A conservation data scientist and field ecologist with broad interest in the application of machine learning and population genetics to the conservation of threatened species. Alex has conducted field studies throughout central and south America, the Caribbean, and North America.
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- @KathHecht
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I am a biologist/ecologist without concrete specialisation. New Zealand's unique but fragile flora & fauna have taught me the importance of increasing awareness with locals and visitors alike. This is my constant motivator.
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- @tmcgrath
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Geographer, Program Manager, Engineering Manager
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- @lqmeyers
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Graduate Student Researcher interested in computer vision, agro-ecology, and sustainability.
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- @kricherds
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Technologist. Civic Science Fellow & Data Inclusion Specialist at OEDP.
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Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
I am a biologist interested in land use change impacts on biodiversity and sustainable value chains. I work with productive sectors, incorporating biodiversity conservation as a criteria for planning and managing productive systems.
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- @NinaTuttie
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An avid learner interested in wildlife ecology, conservation technology and community development
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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- @KiaraHaylock
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PhD in Animal Ecology and Behavioural Physiology. Interested in the movement, behavioural and physiological responses of animals to environmental variability.
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20+ years traveler and management consultant turned tech founder and conservationist. Founder & CEO of ZAMBEZI ZERØ; super intelligence to safeguard biodiversity.
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21 July 2020 12:00am
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25 June 2020 12:00am
Tech4Wildlife News: SMART Mobile
23 June 2020 12:00am
Ecology Live: Satellite Imagery, Land Cover Mapping, and More
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23 June 2020 12:00am
How do I perform automated recordings of bird assemblages?
Carlos Abrahams
19 June 2020 12:00am
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3 June 2020 12:00am
Webinar: Virtual Ecosystem Scenario Viewer
OCTO
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Talking Tracking with Xerius
23 April 2020 12:00am
#FieldKit50: Earth Day Giveaway
22 April 2020 12:00am
Virtual Field Trip: Conservation Technology with Shah Selbe
24 March 2020 12:00am
Accepting Applications: ArcGIS Solutions for Protected Area Management
4 March 2020 12:00am
Competition: Plastic Data Challenge
Ellie Warren
3 March 2020 12:00am
Hawai'i Conservation Conference
Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance
28 February 2020 12:00am
Animove Summer School 2020
AniMove
13 February 2020 12:00am
Virtual Meetup Discussion: Creative Approaches to Data-Driven Storytelling
19 June 2019 2:39pm
19 June 2019 7:22pm
Hi Alexandra,
Yes - we recorded the session and will share it on the event page, as well as in a follow-up email to those who registered, within the week.
Thanks for your interest!
Talia
18 July 2019 10:41pm
Hi all,
For anyone still looking, the recording is and notes from this event are available here.
Talia
Canopy height mapping with drones
31 May 2019 12:00am
WILDLABS Virtual Meetup Recording: Creative Approaches to Data-Driven Storytelling
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29 May 2019 12:00am
A technologist's journey to protect wildlife: The reality and potential of conservation technology (recorded talk)
22 November 2018 12:00am
Tusk Conservation Lecture 2018: Ted Schmitt
Tusk
15 October 2018 12:00am
Open Data Science Conference
7 September 2018 10:57am
7 September 2018 4:42pm
Oh very interesting, thanks for sharing, Ben. Are your or your team presenting at all, or are you going to soak in all the information?
Easy link for anyone interested: Open Data Science Conference
Global Audit of Biodiversity Monitoring (data gaps)
3 September 2018 3:27pm
Ocean Hack: San Francisco, 10-11th September, 2018
One Ocean Collab
20 August 2018 12:00am
Leverage Space Technology for Wildlife Protection with the European Space Agency Kick-start Grant
5 July 2017 12:00am
Conservation Leadership Programme 2017 Award
21 November 2016 12:00am
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act grants via USFWS
8 November 2016 12:00am
UNEP-WCMC Informatics Ignite Talks
11 May 2016 8:30am
TEAM Network and Wildlife Insights
28 April 2016 12:00am
Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge: Winners Announced!
22 January 2016 12:00am
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22 December 2015 12:00am
19 June 2019 4:05pm
Hello,
Has this session been recorded? Can it be viewed anywhere after the event has ended?
Thank you,
Alexandra