Challenges and solutions to establishing and sustaining citizen science projects in South Africa

Authors

  • Joseph M. Hulbert 1. Cape Citizen Science, Cape Town, South Africa 2. Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa 3. Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7921-3572
  • Sophia C. Turner Iimbovane Outreach Project, DSTNRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1237-0562
  • Samantha L. Scott rePhotoSA, Plant Conservation Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0547-286X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2019/5844

Keywords:

public engagement, science outreach, science education, research participation

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Published

2019-07-30

How to Cite

Hulbert, J. M., Turner, S. C., & Scott, S. L. (2019). Challenges and solutions to establishing and sustaining citizen science projects in South Africa. South African Journal of Science, 115(7/8). https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2019/5844

Issue

Vol. 115 No. 7/8 (2019)

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Commentary

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