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Conservation tech work doesn't stop after data is collected in the field. Equally as important to success is navigating data management and processing tools. For the many community members who deal with enormous datasets, this group will be an invaluable resource to trade advice, discuss workflows and tools, and share what works for you.

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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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@mkclapp
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avian ecologist, audiophile, mountain lake enthusiast

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@denizgoek

I am a Geoscientist interested in using geospatial data science to contribute to solutions of today’s environmental challenges. I mostly worked with land surafce temperature data from satellites and drones to study how high mountain landscapes respond to climate change.

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@Helga_Kuechly
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World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

I am a Geo-ecologist, who loves to use GIS, remote sensing, citizen science and knowledge transfer to shape for a better future for nature - We are part of nature, so let's act like it!

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@theabmi

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) & SENSR

We track changes in wildlife and their habitats in Alberta, working collaboratively to provide ongoing, relevant, scientifically credible information.

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@Lnovo

University of Zurich

PhD student at the University of Zürich (CH) in PopEcol group, working with camera traps and mammals

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@LucyD
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Software developer and wildlife ecologist

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@nabilla.nuril
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University College London (UCL)

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@cpignata
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Duke University

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Conservationist and circular economy expert dedicated to biodiversity preservation and climate action. Operations Room Assistant at WCS Nigeria, Yankari Game Reserve. Co-Founder, Ecology Students Forum. Committed to fostering sustainable peace and environmental sustainability.

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Camera Trap Data Management Survey	The Wildlife Insights team is running a survey to learn more about camera trap data management practices, and in particular to understand...		Camera Traps, Data management and processing tools	2 years ago
Drone imagery management software	GeoNadir and OpenDroneMap might be of interest for drones?The Conservation Tech Directory might have some additional projects/tools of note.		Data management and processing tools, Drones	2 years 1 month ago
Accessible acoustic analysis tech for blind scientist - ideas?	Hi Kate- ARISTA Lab (Advanced Research in Inclusion & STEAM Accessibility) is actively working on this through their eclispse soundscape project. I recommend reaching out to...		Acoustics, Data management and processing tools	2 years 1 month ago
Updates about Arbimon for Ecoacoustics - free, cloud based analytical tool	Yes please reach out with any questions on acoustic monitoring, Arbimon, RFCx, etc.!		Acoustics, AI for Conservation, Data management and processing tools	2 years 1 month ago
Exploring storage options for mass data collection	Thank you so much for your reply! I'll look in to this now :)		Acoustics, Autonomous Camera Traps for Insects, Camera Traps, Data management and processing tools, Drones, Geospatial, Software Development	2 years 1 month ago
Moveapps: EMAC23 Coding Challenge	Hi Andrea! Although I am a keen user and observer of the Moveapps initiative, my R or Python coding skills are next to non- existing. I am therefore not likely to be contributing...		Animal Movement, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Data management and processing tools, Emerging Tech, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Open Source Solutions, Software Development	2 years 2 months ago
Underwater Fish Datasets from the Mediterranean	We have made available our underwater videos on YouTube as a playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnhVZKKy8WkZKriCIV6r7upWhHNVrU_7L It's about 1.113 short video...	+2	AI for Conservation, Camera Traps, Data management and processing tools, Marine Conservation	2 years 2 months ago
Commercially available connected audio sensors	Rainforest Connection's (RFCx) Guardian devices may be of interest. They are solar-powered and have connectivity options for Wifi, GSM and satellite transfer. They've previously...		Acoustics, AI for Conservation, Connectivity, Data management and processing tools, Protected Area Management Tools, Sensors	2 years 3 months ago
Interview for Technologies in Conservation	My original background is in ecology and conservation, and am now in the elected leadership of the Gathering for Open Science Hardware which convenes researchers developing open...		AI for Conservation, Animal Movement, Camera Traps, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Data management and processing tools, Drones, Emerging Tech, Sensors	2 years 4 months ago
Help : Topics in Remote Sensing and Management of Protected Areas	Hi everyone, I seek your help for the choice of my thesis subject, I hold a Master's degree in Management of protected areas and I have...		Camera Traps, Data management and processing tools, Protected Area Management Tools, Geospatial	2 years 4 months ago
Conservation Design Project Recruitment	intrested.		Community Base, Data management and processing tools, Early Career, Emerging Tech	2 years 4 months ago
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