The Bari Manifesto: An interoperability framework for essential biodiversity variables

Hardisty, Alex; Michener, William K.; Agosti, Donat; García, Enrique Alonso; Bastin, Lucy; Belbin, Lee; Bowser, Anne; Buttigieg, Pier Luigi; Canhos, Dora Ann Lange; Egloff, Willi; Giovanni, Renato De; Figueira, Rui; Groom, Quentin; Guralnick, Robert; Hobern, Donald; Hugo, Wim; Koureas, Dimitrios; Ji, Liqiang; Los, Wouter; Manuel, Jeffrey; Manset, David; Poelen, Jorrit; Saarenmaa, Hannu; Schigel, Dmitry; Uhlir, Paul F.; Kissling, W. Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.ecoinf.2018.11.003

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“…data curators must continue to put forethought into the minimum record standards and must control the vocabulary prior to establishing protocols and training data collectors Hardisty et al, 2019), as was shown here. The documentation of methods and metadata tied to the data, preferably in the same format as other similar data (e.g., DwC), will contribute to their long-term utility Guralnick et al, 2018).…”

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“…Their Biodiversity Services and Clients Interest Group is tasked specifically with expanding TDWG's understanding of biodiversity data collectors and users in order to reach new data contributors and users. Publicly available digital data forms and/or templates that are generalized, yet flexible or customizable, would increase the acceptance and practice of data standards in new groups (Hardisty et al, 2019). Another route would be to develop and distribute flexible code or scripts to reorganize and append data collected in one flat sheet into a DwC relational database.…”

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“…The forms can be designed to collect attributes and measurements at the location, event, and occurrence levels on the same form. According to Hardisty et al (2019), if customizable digital data collection form templates following common data standards such as DwC were available, data curator time could be reduced and data interoperability improved. Balance would be needed to avoid overcomplicating digital data collection forms for data collectors, which would increase field collection time.…”

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A data management workflow of biodiversity data from the field to data users

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PremiseHeterogeneity of biodiversity data from the collections, research, and management communities presents challenges for data findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability. Workflows designed with data collection, standards, dissemination, and reuse in mind will generate better information across geopolitical, administrative, and institutional boundaries. Here, we present our data workflow as a case study of how we collected, shared, and used data from multiple sources.MethodsIn 2012, we initiated the collection of biodiversity data relating to Michigan prairie fens, including data on plant communities and the federally endangered Poweshiek skipperling (Oarisma poweshiek).ResultsOver 23,000 occurrence records were compiled in a database following Darwin Core standards. The records were linked with media and biological, chemical, and geometric measurements. We published the data as Global Biodiversity Information Facility data sets and in Symbiota SEINet portals.DiscussionWe highlight data collection techniques that optimized transcription time, including the use of predetermined and controlled vocabulary, Darwin Core terms, and data dictionaries. The validity and longevity of our data were supported by voucher specimens, metadata with measurement records, and published manuscripts detailing methods and data sets. Key to our data dissemination was cooperation among partners and the utilization of dynamic tools. To increase data interoperability, we need flexible and customizable data collection templates, coding, and enhanced communication among communities using biodiversity data.

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“…The concept is that such cubes can be generated automatically and repeatedly from raw observation data as often as needed. Nevertheless, although pilot projects have created workflows to EBVs on a small scale, no one has actually shown how such a cube can be generated in a manner that does not require considerable manual intervention (Hardisty et al, , 2019.…”

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Occurrence cubes: a new paradigm for aggregating species occurrence data

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In this paper we describe a method of aggregating species occurrence data into what we coined "occurrence cubes". The aggregated data can be perceived as a cube with three dimensionstaxonomic, temporal and geographic -and takes into account the spatial uncertainty of each occurrence. The aggregation level of each of the three dimensions can be adapted to the scope. Built on Open Science principles, the method is easily automated and reproducible, and can be used for species trend indicators, maps and distribution models. We are using the method to aggregate species occurrence data for Europe per taxon, year and 1km 2 European reference grid, to feed indicators and risk mapping/modelling for the Tracking Invasive Alien Species (TrIAS) project. eventDate ( http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/eventDate ), defined as the "date-time or interval during which an Event occurred". Occurrences are generally easy to aggregate as temporal uncertainty is typically considerably lower than the aggregation span used in the vast majority of the applications, typically year.

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“…For example, Zaccarelli et al [24] comment that conservation plans assume that biodiversity and human values both are static. Yet, increased awareness of the value of biodiversity has changed the priorities associated with it [25]. Similarly, Wu et al [26] demonstrate the need for forward-looking conservation strategies that can adapt to the novel communities expected to represent future avifauna, a view clearly applicable to other taxa as well.…”

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Climate Change Adaptation in Natural World Heritage Sites: A Triage Approach

Perry

2019

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Climate change is a certainty, but the degree and rate of change, as well as impacts of those changes are highly site-specific. Natural World Heritage sites represent a treasure to be managed and sustained for all humankind. Each World Heritage site is so designated on the basis of one or more Outstanding Universal Values. Because climate change impacts are site-specific, adaptation to sustain Universal Values also must be specific. As such, climate change adaptation is a wicked problem, with no clear action strategies available. Further, adaptation resources are limited at every site. Each site management team must decide which adaptations are appropriate investments. A triage approach guides that evaluation. Some impacts will be so large and/or uncertain that the highest probability of adaptation success comes from a series of uncertain actions that reduce investment risk. Others will be small, certain, comfortable and yet have low probable impact on the Universal Value. A triage approach guides the management team toward highest probable return on investment, involving stakeholders from the surrounding landscape, advancing engagement and communication, and increasing transparency and accountability.

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The Bari Manifesto: An interoperability framework for essential biodiversity variables

Cited by 50 publications

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A data management workflow of biodiversity data from the field to data users

A data management workflow of biodiversity data from the field to data users

Occurrence cubes: a new paradigm for aggregating species occurrence data

Climate Change Adaptation in Natural World Heritage Sites: A Triage Approach

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