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Biodiversity monitoring database “Biosan” handover to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism
WWF-Mongolia has officially handed over an upgraded version of protected and conserved area (PCA) biodiversity monitoring database “BIOSAN” to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET). The handover was welcomed with applause by over 100 rangers and 300 officials, guests and partners gathered in the Government palace on the occasion of the National Forum of Rangers, initiated by MET.
BIOSAN is a unique online platform based on GIS data designed for long term biodiversity monitoring and research, aimed to enhance the management of PCA by facilitating the planning and implementation of appropriate conservation measures. “BIOSAN” database is anticipated to become a rare tool for initiating scientifically sound conservation measures and thus enhancing the national database on the status of biological diversity in PCA in all over Mongolia.
As a result of extensive collaboration with protected area administration back in 2008, WWF-Mongolia has recognized an absolute need for a digital solution for biodiversity monitoring data collection and developed a first ever biodiversity monitoring database – “BIOSAN” that enabled to digitize the primary data on wildlife habitat using the advantages of IT, processing and exchanging data quickly allowing the stakeholders, decision makers and donors to have quick and reliable access to data.
Since then, WWF-Mongolia has been collaborating with scientists, protected area officials, and rangers to develop and consistently improve a database with the aim to turn it into a reliable tool to undertake a long-term effective monitoring of mammals, birds, and plants within the PCA territory. After 14 years of tireless efforts, a new version of “BIOSAN” is now featuring a mobile application and a website which we believe will increase efficiency and enable a timely information sharing for targeted decision-making.
Earlier, paper based monitoring method was inefficient leading to inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the collected data making it unreliable to plan appropriate conservation measures. The days and months spent on paperwork were causing delays in implementing preventive measures, leading to poor PCA management and lack of protection.
It is important to highlight that the use of “BIOSAN” is not limited by PCA monitoring. Its data will be crucial for the elaboration of PCA management plan and devising the rationale for the allocation of lands for protection. In addition, the monitoring data will help defining and modeling wildlife habitat area, which will consequently facilitate the development of appropriate conservation measures. An upgraded version of “BIOSAN” will allow a real-time translation of data entry making it more proactive, improving responsiveness and enhancing an overall monitoring capabilities.
Moreover, its functions can be utilized for other conservation related monitoring, including defining migratory animal corridors, specifying animal distribution, location, movement and migration as well as defining number of individuals.
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BIOSAN is a unique online platform based on GIS data designed for long term biodiversity monitoring and research, aimed to enhance the management of PCA by facilitating the planning and implementation of appropriate conservation measures.