네이처링(NATURING) 자연관찰 생태지도 시민과학 2.3.8

Naturing serves as a comprehensive tool for observing, recording, and searching nature, while also functioning as an open network for sharing experiences related to nature activities. It presents a systematic approach to effectively organize the natural encounters of those present in a specific time and place.

Naturing supports a variety of citizen science projects, enabling anyone to contribute to ecosystem conservation simply by recording observations of nature.

Awards and Recognition:

• Winner of the Internet Service Mashup Camp 2013
• Winner of the Environmental Information Utilization Startup Competition 2014
• Acknowledgment from the Minister of Environment 2017 (for contributions to biodiversity conservation)

Features:

• Document Species in South Korea: When you encounter a species you wish to share, you can easily document it on Naturing. A minimal amount of information entry allows for significant ecological insights, and even if you don’t know the name of the species, assistance in identifying it is readily available.
• Engage with Today's Nature: Users can explore the documented nature from observers across the nation alongside official biological information from South Korea. The platform provides options for ecological searches based on various criteria like taxonomic groups and habitats.
• Create and Participate in Thematic Missions: Individuals can create and manage new missions or partake in missions suggested by others. This encourages engaging proposals and research projects, allowing anyone documenting nature to act as a citizen scientist contributing to ecosystem conservation.

Unique Attributes of Naturing:

• Ecological Perspective: Naturing’s observation methodology is rooted in ecological awareness. Records include detailed environmental information such as time, location, and climate, which contribute to a comprehensive understanding of how organisms exist within their habitats.
• Field Accessibility: The Naturing mobile app functions not only as a portable observation diary but also as a tool for searching, sharing, and communicating about natural observations. Users can instantly capture images and record data at the moment of observation.
• Sustainability: Each documented observation on Naturing is invaluable for ongoing research into ecological changes across time. The platform categorizes observations based on various criteria, enabling continuous monitoring and interpretation of evolving ecosystems.
• Openness: Naturing promotes easy registration and engagement, fostering shared experiences among users. This collaborative approach embodies a natural perspective where individuals observe other species through a holistic lens.
• Ecological Mapping: All recorded natural observations are visually represented on maps, revealing ecological hotspots and trends such as climate change impacts or biodiversity assessments. Each point on the map signifies an individual observation contributing to broader ecological knowledge.

Required Permissions:

• Location: Necessary for recording biological data based on current location, setting mission areas, and searching for observation posts.
• Camera: Required for capturing photos/videos within the app.
• Storage: Essential for uploading photos/videos to Naturing and saving them in your gallery.

Please Note:

• The app functions optimally on Android devices running version 5.0 or higher.
• If issues arise during usage, users may contact support via the app’s contact menu or directly at [email protected].