The role of community science in entomology

Gardiner, Mary M.; Roy, Helen E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6050-679X. 2022 The role of community science in entomology. Annual Review of Entomology, 67. 437-456. 10.1146/annurev-ento-072121-075258

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Abstract/Summary

Community (or citizen) science, the involvement of volunteers in scientific endeavors, has a long history. Over the past few centuries, the contributions of volunteers to our understanding of patterns and processes in entomology have been inspiring. From the collation of large-scale and long-term data sets, which have been instrumental in underpinning our knowledge of the status and trends of many insect groups, to action, including species management, whether for conservation or control, community scientists have played pivotal roles. Contributions, such as pest monitoring by farmers and species discoveries by amateur naturalists, set foundations for the research engaging entomologists today. The next decades will undoubtedly bring new approaches, tools, and technologies to underpin community science. The potential to increase inclusion within community science is providing exciting opportunities within entomology. An increase in the diversity of community scientists, alongside an increasing taxonomic and geographic breadth of initiatives, will bring enormous benefits globally for people and nature.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1146/annurev-ento-072121-075258
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Biodiversity (Science Area 2017-)
ISSN:	0066-4170
Additional Keywords:	citizen science, volunteer, community-supported research, cocreation, crowdsourcing, recording scheme, biological monitoring
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment Data and Information
Date made live:	08 Apr 2022 10:55 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/532456

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