Urban Biodiversity Project Opportunities

Explore impactful research opportunities in urban biodiversity and conservation.

How Projects Are Conducted

Students and partners can collaborate on projects by following these general steps:

Define a Research Question: Choose a topic that aligns with your interests or addresses specific urban biodiversity challenges.
Plan and Conduct Fieldwork: Collect data using tools such as acoustic monitors, vegetation plots, or platforms like iNaturalist.
Analyze Data: Use software like QGIS, R, or bioacoustics tools to identify patterns and generate insights.
Share Findings: Communicate results through reports, policy recommendations, or community events, helping to shape conservation strategies and urban planning decisions.

This process equips participants with hands-on skills while contributing meaningful insights to urban biodiversity research and conservation.

Why These Projects Matter

Urban green spaces can contribute to biodiversity, climate resilience, and community well-being when thoughtfully managed. These projects aim to explore how nature thrives in cities, identify challenges, and provide solutions to protect and enhance natural spaces for both wildlife and people.

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Long-Term Bat Monitoring

Track urban bat activity by setting up and analyzing data from acoustic detectors across the city, focusing on seasonal patterns, habitat use, and species presence.

Phenology and Climate Change

Investigating shifts in flowering times and species activity in response to climate trends.

Pollinator Studies

Exploring the relationships between native plants and pollinator diversity in green spaces.

Trail Impact Analysis

Assessing how trails and human activity influence biodiversity on and off designated paths.

Immersive Tools for Urban Planning

Providing detailed visualizations of green spaces to support habitat assessments, biodiversity monitoring, and the long-term tracking of ecological data.