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Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology (Sovon)

GBIF publisher since
18 February 2015

Description

Sovon, Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology, organises population monitoring and distribution mapping of wild bird populations in the Netherlands and carries out research to study population demography in bird populations. Results of censuses and research projects are used for conservation, nature management and policy and spatial planning. Sovon is working in close cooperation with governmental bodies, universities and national, and international organisations. Most of the field data are collected by around 8.000 dedicated volunteer bird watchers. Sovon has a professional staff of about 65 people.

Contacts

TECHNICAL_POINT_OF_CONTACT
Dirk Zoetebier
position: Team Leader ICT
Telephone: +31 24 7410 410
email: Dirk.zoetebier@sovon.nl
ADMINISTRATIVE_POINT_OF_CONTACT
Dr. Chris Van Turnhout
position: Team Leader Monitoring
Telephone: +31 24 7410 410
email: chris.vanturnhout@sovon.nl
Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology (Sovon)
P.O. Box 6521
Nijmegen
NL-6503 GA
NL
email: info@sovon.nl
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