Name: Community Science in Ecology
ISBN: 978-981-97-0303-6

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Editors:

Yukari Suzuki-Ohno⁰

Yukari Suzuki-Ohno
1. Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Introduces ecological community science (citizen science) programs in Japan
Covers monitoring methods including observation, specimens, photographs, sounds, and eDNA in community science programs
Covers topics related to ecological community science such as science communication, data policy, and decision-making

Part of the book series: Ecological Research Monographs (ECOLOGICAL)

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Keywords

Community Science
Distribution
Biodiversity
Species identification
Invasive species
Alien species extermination
Conservation Biology

About this book

This book introduces community science (or citizen science) projects in Japan with a focus on ecology. Environments and ecosystems that have been slowly built up over time are changing and collapsing dramatically. In this rapidly changing environment, ecologists need to collaborate with volunteers in their research and activities to investigate and conserve a vast area. This book aims to guide ecologists in the practice of community science. The authors, who are leading ecologists and practitioners of community science projects, share their methods and lessons learned from practice.

The book begins with the definition of community science and the following chapters introduce monitoring in ecological community science, using various methods such as observation, specimens, photographs, videos, sounds, and environmental DNA. Readers can learn about the advantages and disadvantages of these methods in ecological community science monitoring. The book also coverstopics such as scientific communication, data obtained from ecological community science monitoring, the rights of participants, decision-making in community science, and conservation activities with volunteers such as invasive alien species extermination and nature restoration.

This book serves as a valuable resource for readers interested in ecological community science and its practice. The book is suitable for both undergraduate students and researchers as well as practitioners.

Editors and Affiliations

Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

Yukari Suzuki-Ohno

About the editor

Yukari Suzuki-Ohnois a researcher at the Center for Sustainable Society. She has been an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University, Japan, from 2020 to 2023. Her research interests include community science, ecological modeling, and conservation ecology. 

Bibliographic Information

Book Title: Community Science in Ecology
Book Subtitle: Case Studies of Public Participation in Ecological Research in Japan
Editors: Yukari Suzuki-Ohno
Series Title: Ecological Research Monographs
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-97-0303-6Due: 20 June 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-97-0306-7Due: 20 June 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-981-97-0304-3Due: 20 June 2024
Series ISSN: 2191-0707
Series E-ISSN: 2191-0715
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 218
Number of Illustrations: 24 b/w illustrations, 54 illustrations in colour

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