MODULE 2 RESOURCES
Core document
Tracking change
Tracking change is your essential guide to effective conservation monitoring. It provides a structured framework rooted in best practices, covering baselining and monitoring principles and key data collection methods. Whether you're launching a new project or refining an existing one, this resource will equip you with the tools to gather high-quality data, ensuring your conservation efforts are informed and impactful.
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NESP Threatened Species Recovery Hub, n.d.
This factsheet summarises key insights from the monitoring of threatened species and ecological communities across Australia, conducted under the National Environmental Science Program's Threatened Species Recovery Hub. It highlights the value of effective monitoring in understanding trends, guiding conservation actions, and assessing their outcomes.
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The Wildlabs Groups are collaborative spaces where conservationists and technologists connect share ideas and help each other to solve problems. Each group focuses on specific areas like camera traps, AI, or community-driven conservation, fostering collaboration across disciplines.
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The Tech Tutors series on Wildlabs offers straightforward tutorials for using conservation technology. The videos give clear, actionable advice for practical tools like camera traps, data analysis, and environmental sensors.
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DCCEEW and TERN reviewed survey methods for 110 priority threatened species identified in DCCEEW’s 2022–2032 Threatened Species Action Plan. Drawing on expert workshops and extensive literature reviews, they compiled best-practice guidelines to help standardise monitoring approaches. These resources support practitioners in using effective, consistent survey techniques tailored to specific species.
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EMSA’s Module Manuals and Documents provide detailed guidance on standardised survey methods for monitoring threatened species and ecological attributes. These resources support consistent, reliable data collection to improve species monitoring and inform recovery efforts.
Data, lists and tools
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Forestry England, n.d.
This article highlights how Forestry England is leading the way with innovative eDNA and bioacoustic technologies, uncovering thousands of hidden species in our forests. These cutting-edge tools are transforming how we monitor biodiversity and make smarter, data-driven decisions to restore and protect natural habitats.
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The Quoin Journal, 2024
The Quion is the perfect case study for integrating private land conservation and innovative biodiversity monitoring. Their goal is to trial innovative technology to better understand the site, for the purpose of better refining land management practices. Their Journal is a masterclass in science communication, providing detailed and engaging explanations for some of the projects they have happening across their site.
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Wilderlands, 2023
The Alleena Project is a 497-hectare private conservation reserve in NSW’s Riverina, protecting critically endangered woodlands and supporting diverse native species. Managed through a permanent covenant and ongoing monitoring, it’s a leading example of how targeted private land conservation can restore vital ecosystems and boost biodiversity at a landscape scale.