Accessing Data with NatureCounts

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Getting Started:

Understanding the Data:

Exploring and Accessing the Data:

Citation and Acknowledgment:

Use the following code to install the NatureCounts R package:

install.packages("naturecounts", repos = c(birdscanada = 'https://birdscanada.r-universe.dev', CRAN = 'https://cloud.r-project.org'))

After installation you will need to load the package each time you start an R session. Use the following code to load the package:

library(naturecounts)

There are several resources to help you get started accessing and working with NatureCounts data in R:

  • Bird’s Canada’s GitHub page contains various software and tools for accessing NatureCounts, including a repository for users to share scripts.
  • The NatureCounts R package website provides tutorials, articles, and other resources for getting the most out of NatureCounts in R.
  • An introductory tutorial prepared by Danielle Ethier takes you through basic installation and use of the package, providing step-by-step instructions and exercises to familiarize you with various operations.

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