Conservation Trust Uses Drone Technology for Land Biodiversity Surveys
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Updated Sep 23
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What happened
James Wright, of the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust, and Josh Foster collaborate on a farm biodiversity team. They use a drone to survey 1600 hectares of rolling hills, capturing native biodiversity from above. This work is combined with on-foot surveys and eDNA tests to provide comprehensive information to landowners.
From nzherald.co.nz
Why it matters
The team provides specialized environmental information to farmers and landowners on the peninsula. This service helps these property owners learn about the biodiversity present on their land, potentially influencing land management practices.
From nzherald.co.nz
Who's involved
- James WrightResearcher at Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust, leading the biodiversity team
- Josh FosterResearcher collaborating with James Wright on the biodiversity team
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The entities involved
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James Wright
researcher (ORCID 0000-0002-6891-1789)
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