Phase 2- Citizen Science Process in the Politécnico Grancolombiano University Campus and Eastern Hills for the identification of herpetos, avifauna and arthropofauna

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.21655252604

• Palavras-chave: Territorio, sostenibilidad, gestión ambiental, ciencia ciudadana

• Keywords: Territory, sustainability, environmental management, citizen science

• Abstract:

  The project in its ongoing phase 2 examines and enhances this rich biodiversity by identifying and cataloging the species of herpetology, avifauna, and arthropofauna present in the area of the eastern hills. The main objectives include not only the identification of species, but also raising awareness among students and the local community about the importance of nature conservation, such as the protection area of the main ecological structure. Biodiversity plays a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems and promoting ecological health, particularly in the university campus and the eastern hills. These areas, rich in biodiversity, face important conservation challenges, such as increasing urbanization and pollution. During this phase 2 of the project, various activities will be carried out in collaboration with the community of the Chapinero Locality. These activities include counting species of herpetology, avifauna, and arthropofauna using computer tools and geographic information systems. This is done in order to carry out an exhaustive monitoring of these systems that are threatened by global climate change, with a particular focus on the area of influence of the campus of the Grancolombiano Polytechnic University Institution.