Citizen Science
Get involved in citizen science by documenting tree hollows in iNaturalist. By contributing observations and photos, you can help researchers better understand these crucial habitats. You'll also have spent some time outside looking at trees - can't beat that!
iNaturalist Project
​Citizen science allows people to actively participate in scientific research and contribute valuable information to help protect wildlife and their habitats.
By recording observations of tree hollows to iNaturalist
Tree hollows and significant habitat trees in Australia project, individuals can contribute to a growing database of information that can be used by researchers and conservationists.
Searching for tree hollows and documenting their inhabitants* can also be a fun and educational activity for families, students, and nature enthusiasts. By learning more about tree hollows and the wildlife that depend on them, individuals can develop a deeper appreciation for trees and the importance of preserving biodiversity.
* Make sure you always follow local land use rules, avoid hazards, don't trample plants, and keep a distance from wildlife to avoid disturbing them.
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In addition to raising awareness about tree hollows, participating in citizen science can also promote conservation projects. By demonstrating the value of tree hollows as homes for wildlife, researchers and organizations can make a stronger case for investing in the protection of these crucial components of healthy ecosystems.
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Overall, engaging in tree hollow citizen science is a valuable way to contribute to environmental awareness, conservation, and scientific research. Your contributions can make a positive impact on the preservation of biodiversity for future generations.
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iNaturalist training and tips
See a tree hollow?
Take a photo and upload the Observation of the plant - you can just call ID it as 'Plants' if you don't know what kind of tree it is. If you can, follow the toggle fields in the Project to estimate entrance size and note if bees are present.
Have you seen an animal in the hollow but it is not in the photo?
Add this in the notes of the Observation.
Is there an animal in the current photo?
ID the animal as best as you can in the Observation.
Do you regularly see animal visitors to the same hollow?
Enter a new Observation for every new species or every new day of observation. You can assign all of these Observations to the same tag that represents a given tree hollow.
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Short videos on how to upload Observations:
desktop or
mobile app.
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Longer tutorials: