The province of British Columbia in Canada has developed an innovative new smartphone app that is designed to make it easier than ever for regular citizens to contribute to authorities' understanding of moose populations in the province.
The aptly named B.C. Moose Tracker app, available for free download through iTunes, allows users to log in the gender and location of any moose that they see. The information is then fed into an online database that makes it easier for the provincial authorities to keep tabs on moose populations. Funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, this mobile app is particularly targeted towards hunters who spend a lot of time in the wilderness.
This app is a great example of how crowdsourcing can help authorities and regular citizens to work together to contribute towards conservation efforts.
Moose-Monitoring Apps
This App Helps People Contribute to Studies Of Moose Populations
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourcing Conservation - The B.C. Moose Tracker app demonstrates the power of crowdsourcing in collecting data for conservation efforts.
2. Citizen Science - The app empowers regular citizens to actively participate in scientific research on moose populations.
3. Mobile Wildlife Tracking - The use of a mobile app for monitoring moose populations showcases the potential of technology in wildlife tracking.
Industry Implications
1. Conservation - The app presents opportunities for conservation organizations to harness the power of crowdsourcing for monitoring wildlife populations.
2. Mobile App Development - The success of the B.C. Moose Tracker app highlights the demand for mobile apps in wildlife research and tracking.
3. Hunting & Outdoor Recreation - The app provides an opportunity for the hunting industry to engage with hunters and promote a culture of data-driven conservation.