SeasonWatch - Tree Phenology Dataset (India)
Citation
SeasonWatch Citizen Scientist Network (2024). SeasonWatch - Tree Phenology Dataset (India). Version 1.5. Nature Conservation Foundation. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/kdtw96 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.Description
SeasonWatch is an India-wide program that studies the changing seasons by monitoring the annual cycles of flowering, fruiting and leaf-flush of 130+ common trees.
Sampling Description
Study Extent
Across India - weekly observations by citizen scientists.Sampling
To add your observations click on the ‘eye’ button next to your registered tree. Select the date of observation. Look at the fresh and mature leaves on the tree. Choose the appropriate option: None: No fresh/mature/dying leaves Few: Less than about 1/3 branches with at least one fresh/mature/dying leaf. Many: More than about 1/3 branches with at least one fresh/mature/dying leaf. Don’t know: Only if you’re unable to observe clearly.Method steps
- 1. Data downloaded from SeasonWatch portal. 2. Curated for GBIF terminology 3. Uploaded via Asia IPT
Additional info
V1 is the first upload with limited information from observers who have consented to data sharing.Taxonomic Coverages
Flowering trees of India
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Tracheophytarank: phylum
Geographic Coverages
India
Bibliographic Citations
- Ramaswami, G.; Sidhu, S. & Quader, S. 2021. Using citizen science to build baseline data on tropical tree phenology CURRENT SCIENCE, VOL. 121, NO. 11, 1409-1416 - 10.18520/cs/v121/i11/1409-1416
Contacts
SeasonWatch Citizen Scientist Networkoriginator
position: Senior Program Manager
Nature Conservation Foundation
No. 361 'Hari Hara', 5th Main Rd, 1st Cross Rd, Kodigehalli
Bengaluru
560097
Karnataka
IN
email: geetha@ncf-india.org
homepage: https://www.seasonwatch.in/
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1806-4032
Geetha Ramaswami
administrative point of contact
position: Senior Program Manager
Nature Conservation Foundation
No. 361 'Hari Hara', 5th Main Rd, 1st Cross Rd, Kodigehalli
Bengaluru
560097
Karnataka
IN
email: geetha@ncf-india.org
homepage: https://www.seasonwatch.in/
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1806-4032