We’ve covered why NatureCounts exists and what it does, but what actually is it? The NatureCounts platform is made up of seven different, but connected, pieces:

• The NatureCounts Website is where users can submit, access, and explore data. Project portals also allow conservation practitioners to manage their programs and volunteers. Visit it here.

• The NatureCounts Mobile App allows citizen scientists and researchers to collect high quality wildlife monitoring data in a flexible and user-friendly format. Download it here.

• The NatureCounts R Package allows R users to connect directly to the NatureCounts database to access data or complete analysis. Download it here.

• The NatureCounts Summary Tools make the extensive information in NatureCounts easy to visualize, query, understand, and access. View them here.

• Partnerships with dozens of organizations foster both data contributions and data use through access to the discoverable and secure NatureCounts repository.

• The State of Canada’s Birds Portal (in development) will present population status and information about each of Canada’s 706 bird species in readable, accessible, visually appealing summaries.

• Engagement and Education Resources like this one empower individuals to participate in monitoring programs, learn about birds, and use NatureCounts tools to have a positive impact for conservation.

These seven pieces work together to get the right data into the hands of the right people to make a difference for biodiversity and conservation.

Next section: Collecting Data