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Jan 13, 2015
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CROWDSOURCING:The link between people, policy and place
KoalaTracker.com.au
www.koalatracker.com.au
WHY CROWDSOURCE?
Lack of government data
Questionable accuracy of existing maps
Limited national data
No cohesion between state data
Extensive area to cover
Expensive to obtain accurate data via traditional methods
Static data vs dynamic, timely data
Mostly urban, semi-urban area for which public can account
www.koalatracker.com.au
KOALAS DON’T DRINK
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Sydney
AdelaideCanberra
Melbourne
Dubbo
Echuca
Cairns
Mackay
Parkes
Albury
Emerald
Mildura
Tamworth
Bundaberg
Newcastle
Townsville
Rockhampton
Eden
Cobar
Queensland
NewSouthWales
Victoria
SouthAustralia
Koala Habitat (species listed as Vulnerable)
known to occur
likely to occur
may occur
known to occur
likely to occur
may occur
Koala Habitat(species not listed)
Cunnamulla
Charleville
Bourke
Noosa
Hughenden
Longreach
WaggaWagga
CoffsHarbour
Ballina
Hay
Brisbane
INDICATIVE MAP ONLY
Habitat distributions are compiledusing a range of datasets ofvarying quality and should onlybe used as a guide. The presenceof the species or its habitatshould be confirmed by using local information sources. Further information is available throughthe department's ProtectedMatters Search Toolwww.environment.gov.au/epbc/pmst/index.html
© Commonwealth of Australia 2012
WHY KOALATRACKER?
All the numbers regarding how many koalas are left are simply guesses
Koala habitat assessment is based on pixel colour on a satellite image
We didn’t know what we didn’t know
Possible range of the koala
Eerwah Vale
Lake Weyba
Peregian
KOALATRACKERmapping areas inhabited by koalas
KOALATRACKERmapping areas inhabited by koalas
KOALATRACKERmapping areas inhabited by koalas
www.koalatracker.com.au
www.koalatracker.com.au
KOALATRACKER.COM.AU
www.koalatracker.com.au
UNEXPECTED DATA
Historical data
Swimming not unusual
Tracking & saving individuals
Drinking of water common
Broader diet revealed
Evidence of social interactions
Evidence of learning & communication skills
An urban animal
www.koalatracker.com.au
USEAGE DATASeveral thousand members nationwide
Good uptake in QLD and SA, limited in NSW & VIC
More than 2,500 sightings from members in 2.5 years
Quality, detailed reports, spectacular photography
Some duplicate data in obvious areas (i.e. Noosa)
Broad demographic of users weighted to Boomers
Only one politician - The Hon. Warren Truss, MP
Regularly accessed by government departments, councils, energy companies, environmental consultants
www.koalatracker.com.au
FINDINGSUnknown unknowns, void of information revealed
Used by rescue groups who sign their reports with initials of group, and can be searched via keyword
Not enough rescue groups use it - i.e. some groups say they give their data to government, don’t want to duplicate
The need for promotion is constant, people need reminding
Expensive and time consuming for an individual to manage
Created and maintained at personal cost of ~$180,000 to-date
Copied by Australian Koala Foundation last year
www.koalatracker.com.au
WHERE TO FROM HERE?
Crowdsourcing is the future
Best with single repository/map
Constant PR campaign
Widespread use/contributions
Government support
Financial support
ALEX HARRISKOALATRACKER.COM.AUMobile: 0412 635 274Email: [email protected]: www.koalatracker.com.au
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