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Biodiversity Now / Nature Check (Biodiversitet Nu / NaturTjek)

Dataset homepage

Citation

Skjernaa Hansen N, Endsleff L (2016). Biodiversity Now / Nature Check (Biodiversitet Nu / NaturTjek). Danish Society for Nature Conservation / Danmarks Naturfredningsforening. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/tmkbev accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-05-19.

Description

The project has two important goals: to increase awareness about biodiversity amongst people in Denmark, and to gather new knowledge (data) about the presence of certain indicator species in all municipalities of Denmark, and after analysis of the data be able to show, if the level of biodiversity is rising or falling in each municipality. The scheme covers 30 specific indicators including both individual species and groups of similar species. All indicators have been through a selection process to ensure they are easy to recognize and difficult to miss. The species are quite common and easy to spot in Denmark. Indicators are also selected to respond to the main threats to the Danish environment. As a consequence, no verification is conducted of the observations. Data is collected as a list where the collector can select between 0 and 30 of the indicators observed on one trip. There is no protocol for how to conduct surveys. A dedicated mobile APP has been developed for the scheme as well as an online registration module for computers. Time and locations is recorded either through the build in services in the mobile device (APP) or through google earth (computer).

Taxonomic Coverages

The scheme covers 30 specific indicators including both individual species and groups of similar species. All indicators have been through a selection process to ensure they are easy to recognize and difficult to miss. The species are quite common and easy to spot in Denmark.
  1. Picidae
    common name: Spætter rank: family
  2. Haematopus ostralegus
    common name: Strandskade rank: species
  3. Falco tinnunculus
    common name: Tårnfalk rank: species
  4. Vanellus vanellus
    common name: Vibe rank: species
  5. Lycaenidae
    common name: Blåfugle rank: family
  6. Gonepteryx rhamni
    common name: Citronsommerfugl rank: species
  7. Anisoptera
    common name: Guldsmede rank: suborder
  8. Zygaena
    common name: Køllesværmere rank: genus
  9. Zygoptera
    common name: Vandnymfer rank: suborder
  10. Rana
    common name: Brune frøer rank: genus
  11. Lacertidae
    common name: Firben rank: family
  12. Vipera berus
    common name: Hugorm rank: species
  13. Salamandridae
    common name: Salamandre rank: family
  14. Natrix natrix
    common name: Snog rank: species
  15. Sciurus vulgaris
    common name: Egern rank: species
  16. Vespertilionidae
    common name: Flagermus rank: family
  17. Lepus europaeus
    common name: Hare rank: species
  18. Erinaceus europaeus
    common name: Pindsvin rank: species
  19. Cladonia
    common name: Rensdyrlav rank: genus
  20. Sphagnum
    common name: Tørvemos rank: genus
  21. Caltha palustris
    common name: Eng-kabbeleje rank: species
  22. Orchidaceae
    common name: Gøgeurter rank: family
  23. Anemone ranunculoides
    common name: Gul anemone rank: species
  24. Campanula rotundifolia
    common name: Liden klokke rank: species
  25. Viscaria vulgaris
    common name: Tjærenellike rank: species
  26. Potentilla erecta
    common name: Tormentil rank: species
  27. Cantharellus
    common name: Kantereller rank: genus
  28. Amanita muscaria
    common name: Rød fluesvamp rank: species
  29. Camarophyllus spp.
    common name: Vokshatte rank: genus
  30. Hygrophoraceae
    common name: Vokshatte rank: family
  31. Agaricomycetes
    common name: Poresvampe rank: class

Geographic Coverages

Denmark

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Nora Skjernaa Hansen
originator
position: Research Coordinator
Danish Society for Nature Conservation / Danmarks Naturfredningsforening
Masnedøgade 20
Copenhagen
DK
email: nsh@dn.dk
homepage: http://www.biodiversitet.nu/
Nora Skjernaa Hansen
metadata author
position: Research Coordinator
Danish Society for Nature Conservation / Danmarks Naturfredningsforening
Masnedøgade 20
Copenhagen
DK
email: nsh@dn.dk
homepage: http://www.biodiversitet.nu/
Lotte Endsleff
metadata author
position: Scientific Communications Officer & Web Editor
DanBIF - Danish Biodiversity Information Facility
Copenhagen
DK
email: lendsleff@snm.ku.dk
homepage: http://danbif.dk/
Nora Skjernaa Hansen
administrative point of contact
position: Research Coordinator
Danish Society for Nature Conservation / Danmarks Naturfredningsforening
Masnedøgade 20
Copenhagen
DK
email: nsh@dn.dk
homepage: http://www.biodiversitet.nu/
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