Citizen science initiatives and the data they produce are increasingly common in ecology,
conservation and biodiversity monitoring. Although the quality of citizen science data has …

This paper reviews findings on the (potential) impacts of the digitalisation (or “digital
transformation”) on the environment, with a focus on non-energy impacts. We understand …

Citizen science programs are becoming increasingly popular among naturalists but remain
heavily biased taxonomically and geographically. However, with the explosive popularity of …

Societal Impact Statement Botanic gardens play a leading role in conserving plant species
worldwide. Wollemi Pine, a critically endangered species described as new to science in …

Monitoring threatened species is vital for effective conservation, and citizen science can fill
information gaps where professionally derived monitoring data are unavailable or guide …

Providing garden water sources (eg, ponds, bird baths) has become a popular and strongly
promoted form of wildlife-friendly gardening, yet evidence of their use by animals is scarce …

Community science has gained momentum as a participatory knowledge production
approach that can transform governance into more transparent, socially relevant, and …

Many citizen scientists are highly motivated to help address the current extinction crisis.
Their work is making valuable contributions to protecting species by raising awareness …

The recent integration of citizen science with modern technology has greatly increased its
applications and has allowed more people than ever to contribute to research across all …

Citizen science is growing rapidly with positive outcomes documented for ecological
research, conservation, policy, innovation, and increased citizen stewardship. This rapid …