9. Biodiversity Monitoring

The objective of this module is to learn how to develop, maintain, and use a biodiversity monitoring system in a Protected Area.

About this course

Biodiversity monitoring is an essential task in a protected area. It provides information on the status of biodiversity and answers how management goals are being achieved. It also helps communicate the value of the protected area to decision-makers, stakeholders, and visitors. Establishing and maintaining a biodiversity monitoring system is a complex task that requires knowledge, resources, and continuous management. In this course you will learn about the principles and design of Biodiversity Monitoring, indicators, and data management. In addition, several examples will help you establish Biodiversity Monitoring in your Protected Area. Finally, this module introduces the concept of Citizen Science Monitoring and illustrates it with a best-practice example.

Lessons in this module:
1. What is Biodiversity Monitoring for?
2. Principles for Developing Biodiversity Indicators
3. Developing a Monitoring Programme
4. Sampling Design
5. Data Management
6. Examples of Indicators
7. Best Practice Example: Biodiversity Monitoring by Austrian Farmers