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Research

CENSUS conducts research for governmental bodies, scientific institutes, National Parks, non-governmental organisations and private parties.
To acquire insight means for CENSUS that:

  • the research is only conducted when the interest for nature and species protection is clear;
  • the research is conducted with a minimum of disturbance and never at the cost of an individual or other species;
  • the research in the first place aims at already conducted research;
  • the research aims at the sustainable future of species and their habitats and the management of these;
  • the research is conducted as much as possible in association with parties who are directly involved in the research area;
  • the research is focused on the needs of target groups;
  • the research results in practical solutions for species and habitat management;
  • the collected data provides clear information and is easily applicable.
  • data are used most efficiently
Map of the wolverine research area Kuhmo (Finland)


' to visualize what is no longer visible - to picture what still has to be seen '


Approach

Footprint of the wolverine (Gulo gulo)

CENSUS deploys initiatives in close coperation with her partners. Expertise is offered on the terrain of research and the development of plans for species protection. For this CENSUS also calls upon available expertise and findings from the past.

CENSUS formulates the research question in close contact with her partners on the basis of a pilot study. Special attention is given to the inventory of data already available. The research combines these in order to work as efficient as possible. Suggestions for further research are coupled to the pilot study. CENSUS works out the research plan (research question, aims, survey method, data analysis and phasing of implementation). In the meanwhile CENSUS explores continuously further opportunities for cooperation.

The research plan finds its conclusion in a planning and financial paragraph in accordance with available means and time. In case the necessary means are to be submitted by other parties,. CENSUS will make an effort to obtain these in cooperation with the contracting party.


Rescuing orphaned badger cubs


When gathering data CENSUS makes first of all use of the available information. When conducting quantative research our expert and specialist field researchers are called upon.

CENSUS briefs the contracting party on the progress made. The participation of the involved organisations is considered to be as important as the final results.

Results

Badger cub in spring


CENSUS organises her projects around the protection of species and their habitat. With this reports, advises, visions on developement and terrains, publications and presentations are involved. Research results are submitted to the contracting parties and if needed to other parties. CENSUS strives to bring together parties in the field and the unison of stake holders around the vision it develops.

Examples from practice: Some examples of recent research projects.