Discover how citizen science is transforming nature recovery in Purbeck, driving collaboration, quality data & landscape-scale conservationAbout this Event
Bigger, Better, Connected – The Evolution of Citizen Science in Purbeck
Michelle Brown, National Trust
(Hybrid event)
Abstract
Citizen science has come a long way in Purbeck over the last decade. Catalysed by the Cyril Diver Project, volunteer recording has grown from a local initiative into a vital component of landscape-scale nature recovery. The talk will explore the lessons learned along the way, from understanding the difference between citizen science and engagement, to prioritising data quality. It will chart how citizen science has evolved alongside the National Trust's ambitions for nature recovery, supporting partnership working and cross-boundary conservation across the UK's first Super National Nature Reserve.
Bio
Michelle Brown is a Property Ecologist for the National Trust in Purbeck, with responsibility for ecological monitoring across the Trust's estate and the wider Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve partnership. A strong advocate for citizen science, Michelle leads and coordinates volunteer and student-led surveys for protected and priority species, as well as habitat monitoring and baseline data collection. Her work aims to connect people with nature while generating high-quality evidence to underpin actions for nature recovery and sustainable land management.
In Person: UCL East Marshgate Room 511 - Report to reception at 13.50 and a member of our team will escort you to the room Visit us | UCL East - UCL – University College London
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Michelle Brown, National Trust
Stoborough Heath, Purbeck Reserve (Credit : Mark Bauer 2025)
Event venue
UCL East - Marshgate, 7 Sidings Street, London, United Kingdom
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