Troi Perkins

Master of Environmental Management | Master of Forestry @DukeEnvironment 21'
Scientist focusing on community-based participatory methods #SciComm #CitSci

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@JuliaPupko Interesting thought process! #Bioblitzes could be a tool to spotlight systemic racial and #environmentalinjustices as well as contribute to #climatechange issues. I think the past four years have only strengthened bioblitz popularity and it will probably continue #Optimism

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

Let's round out this discussion with a final question about the future of #bioblitzes..

Q10. What do you think the future of #bioblitzes will look like in five years from now-especially after the impact of #COVID on events that rely on social gathering?

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@GameBiologist I agree with @DragonflyWoman2 in that I personally favor user iNat for bioblitz data collection. However, I do think there is value in adding other databases like eBird. However, I definitely feel a standardized type of recording is needed based on taxonomic groups surveyed

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

https://t.co/OreetMlyDM you think #bioblitz data can be used to inform #wildlife & #landmanagement? Bonus: Do you have an example you can share?

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@DragonflyWoman2 There does seem to be a give and take when contemplating organizing a #BioBlitz versus a NSF funded census. I would think the size of the bioblitz location and goals involved would be key to the decision.

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

https://t.co/Pp9Wex7mb5 you think #bioblitzes will become a regular part of #wildlife inventory efforts for environmental organizations/agencies/institution?

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

It has been my pleasure to moderate this eye opening discussion on bioblitzes!! Thank you again to our panelists!

[Caren Cooper @CoopSciScoop]

THANK YOU @theTroi for hosting #CitSciChat w/ guests @DragonflyWoman2 @sumdawg @VTEcostudies abt #citizenscience #bioblitzes !

Tune in at 3:00ET today (11 Nov) for #DIYbio #biotech #citsci hosted by @dimisitque
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cc: @naturalsciences @SciStarter @CitSciAssoc

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@sumdawg Good point! There is quite a bit of talk over the seasonality aspect of bioblitzes. Then again, a traditional biological survey can also run into the seasonality issues as well! Do you think data can still be compared despite seasonality variables?

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

If you enjoyed this past hour then make sure to tune into the next @CitSciChat @ 3pm EST for a talk on #DIYbio & #biotech #citsci hosted by @dimisitque

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

Thank you @JuliaPupko @sumdawg & @DragonflyWoman2 for discussing #bioblitz and #citizenscience with us! For those that are reading along make sure you follow each of our panelists' pages to see what else they are up to! [1/2]

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@GameBiologist I agree! I think organizers need to be very forthcoming and realistic in their goal for having a bioblitz. While these events can provide scientific information and community engagement, having a goal in mind will make the event worth it for the organizer and participant

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

Q7.There’s some debate in the science community on how bioblitzes are conducted. Do
you think there should be a standardized method of conducting a bioblitz?

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@JuliaPupko Yes! Data accuracy has been a much debated topic in BioBlitz for managers new to this type of #icitsci tool. However There are many research papers that reiterate the notion that BioBlitz data can be very accurate like other biological surveys.

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@DragonflyWoman2 This is true! I had a rude awakening moment when I first started using iNaturalist. A very nice scientist responded to my first uploaded iNat pic of a mushroom and kindly suggested certain ways to take pictures of fungi in the future to make it easier to identify. I had no idea

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@DragonflyWoman2 @sumdawg @MO_Prairie @DukeEnvironment Well you can add another shocked person because I thought #ladybugs had maybe a few hundred species if that! #Insects are so underrated!

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

Q6.What are some of the most important benefits of conducting or participating in a bioblitz?

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@JuliaPupko Wise words. I never felt so connected to random people than when I was participating in a bioblitz. Just seeing those who don't work in conservation become fascinated with plants and wildlife in their own backyards made me happy and hopeful.

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@sumdawg @MO_Prairie My forestry class @DukeEnvironment was just discussing how important native bees and pollinators are and how they can be used in reforestation management! None of us students knew there were over 3,000 different native bee species!

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[Summer LaRose @sumdawg]

@theTroi A6. One of the most important benefits of conducting or participating in a #BioBlitz is getting people excited about nature! When people know about the incredible diversity surrounding them, they are more likely to work to conserve it in their everyday lives. #CitSciChat

[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

@sumdawg @MO_Prairie @MDC_online Sounds intense! I always wondered what methods people used to record data and how those methods could be compared to each other...

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[Troi Perkins @theTroi]

Q5.What do you think the hardest part of setting up a #bioblitz would be? Bonus: Do you have an example you can share?

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