waarnemingsproject
A waarnemingsproject, or observation project, is an organized effort in which volunteers systematically observe, record, and share sightings of organisms or ecological phenomena. As a form of citizen science, these projects enable data collection at scales and resolutions that are often impractical for researchers to achieve alone. They aim to support biodiversity monitoring, conservation planning, education, and public engagement.
Participants typically submit records through online platforms or mobile applications. A record generally includes the date
The collected data are used to create distribution maps, detect population trends, study seasonal patterns, and
Waarnemingsprojecten vary in scope from local neighborhood efforts to national or international networks. They rely on
A well-known example in Dutch contexts is Waarneming.nl, a platform where users report wildlife sightings and