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Dutch phenological Network ‘Natuurkalender’

European Phenology Network. Dutch phenological Network ‘Natuurkalender’. Arnold J.H. van Vliet Environmental Systems Analysis Group Wageningen University. Content. European Phenology Network Issues: Observation protocols, standardization and indicators. Dutch Network De Natuurkalender

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Dutch phenological Network ‘Natuurkalender’

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  1. European Phenology Network Dutch phenological Network ‘Natuurkalender’ Arnold J.H. van VlietEnvironmental Systems Analysis GroupWageningen University

  2. Content • European Phenology Network • Issues: Observation protocols, standardization and indicators. • Dutch Network De Natuurkalender • Philosophy / important factors • Issues: Inter-agency agreements / network linkages, reporting system, communication, education, applications, funding and conclusions. • Conclusions / recommendations (Photo: Henk van den Burg)

  3. European Phenology Network Central objective: Increasing efficiency, added value and use of phenological monitoring and research in Europe in the context of global climate change. Specific objectives: To demonstrate the wide variety of possible applications of phenological research and and realising a stronger involvement of the end-users; To facilitate integration and co-operation between existing phenological monitoring networks; To improve the integration of, and access to phenological data in Europe in a systematic, structural and user-friendly way; To exchange knowledge between phenologists of different scientific disciplines on tools and techniques.

  4. EPN Activities • Networking (Standardization & cooperation) • Development of 2 databases • Metadatabase • Bibliographical database • Develop educational program • Organize meetings • Two conferences • 6 Workshops: • Bird migration • Earth Observation • Human health • Agriculture • Communication, dissemination and capacity building

  5. EPN: Metadatabase

  6. EPN: Metadatabase Metadatabase (number of networks (screenshot), http://www.dow.wau.nl/msa/epn/ Bibliographical database (screenshot)

  7. Observation protocols and indicators Standardization of definitions: Biologische Bundesanstalt, Bundessortenamt and CHemische Industrie (BBCH)

  8. Observation protocols and indicators Observational procedures: Standardisation report. Important elements of the instructions for the observation area* Reference height* Max deviation from reference height determined.* Max distance from observation point determined* Ideal terrain (Open, flat or stand of a woodland / forest)* “Average” location Important elements of the instructions for the observation object* Year for year on object* Year for year on site* All phases of one object / site* Fruit and grape vine varieties to be reported* Watered objects principally ruled out

  9. Observation protocols and indicators Sweet cherry, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Pear, Current, Grape

  10. Observation protocols and indicators Sugar beet, Sunflower, Common barley, Rye, Potato, Common wheat, Maize

  11. De Natuurkalender Objectives: 1) Assess the ecological and socio-economic impacts of climate change. 2) Increase support for climate policy and increase sense of urgency. 3) Increase knowledge on nature and climate.

  12. Information and knowledge production Dissemination products Availability of historic observations Number of observations Paper products Quality and quantity of scientific output Online products Number observers Audio-visual products Quality consortium Educational products Communication between partners Quality of information Availability of expertise Quantification of environmental problem Possibility to apply it at local scale Availability of technologies Frequency and timing of dissemination International cooperation ‘Language’ of the information Access to data Scientifically sound Number of themes Natuurkalender philosophy Willingness of public and organizations to support Objectives Monitoring Amount of climate change Socio-economic imp. of a change Knowledge of public Assess impact of climate, its ecological and socio-economic consequences and adaptation options Media attention Raise public awareness

  13. Inter-agency agreements / network linkages Regeling Draagvlak Natuur

  14. Reporting system and communication http://www.natuurkalender.nl/

  15. Reporting system and communication

  16. Citizen science: Communication

  17. Rotterdams Dagblad: 15-11-2004 NRC: 13-1-2005 Amersfoortse Courant: 12-1-2005 Stentor: 11-1-2005 Citizen science: Communication

  18. Citizen science: Communication

  19. Education

  20. Applications Models Meteo data Geographical info Knowledge Media Public Nature’s Calendar Hay fever Health Nature man. Municipalities Oak Proc. Cat. Provinces Ticks Terrain mana. Vegetable gar. Garden Agriculture Pests / diseases Crops Backyard Trees Bot. gardens Elem. Schools Municipalities Transport Education Second. schools Railways Air traffic Nature lovers Limitations Fisheries Recreation Zoo’s

  21. Applications: Hay fever

  22. Funding • Different sources: • Government (International, national, regional) • Non Governmental Organizations • Research institutes • Donations by public • Sponsoring by commercial sector (cooperation between countries?). • Selling of products (communication, ICT, information, publications). • Lessons learnt: • Quantification of the socio-economic relevance is important. • Each group requires a different approach. • Fund raising: Labor intensive activity. • Continuous innovation is important.

  23. Conclusions and recommendations • Indicator plants: Make the program flexible (possibility to add and remove native and non-native species. • Observation protocols and standardization: link up with other networks. • Citizen science: Communication is important. • Reporting system: Direct feedback to observers and target groups is important. • Applications: provide many benefits. • Funding: There are a large number of possibilities. Different sources require different approaches. • Recommendations: • Expand the objectives of NPN: Citizen science and contributing to socio-economic issues should be mentioned as objectives. • Include a communication strategy to different target groups (media, sectors, observers) and involve people and organization with expertise in this field. • Internal communication is important.

  24. Thank you for your attention Contact: Arnold van VlietWageningen UniversityFoundation for Sustainable DevelopmentEmail: arnold.vanvliet@wur.nl Websites: http://www.dow.wau.nl/msa/epn/ http://www.natuurkalender.nl/ (Photo: Henk van den Burg)

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