Frequently asked questions

Here we've listed solutions to common issues and questions.

Can I import my existing records from other platforms?

Yes, we can help you bulk import any existing records, sightings or observations you may have recorded on other platforms, see our Import sightings page for more.

Records that are bulk imported into NatureMapr will be re-identified through our expert moderator workflow to ensure that the data meets the standards required by our downstream data partners.

My photo(s) are missing their Geodata (photo location):

To ensure that your photo contains the appropriate geodata upload them to this EXIF viewer.

How to verify a record by a herbarium or collection institution

1. Ensure you are a moderator of the category that the sighting belongs (only moderators of the given plant category have access to this function).
2. Scroll to 'Identify this sighting' below photo.
3. Choose the categories that the sighting best fits, for example 'Plants' and then 'Wattles.' This step also applies if you manually enter the scientific name.
4. If you cannot find the species in the 'Select a local species..' dropdown menu select 'Can't find it' button.
5. From the 'Select a global species..' dropdown menu, select the species that the sighting best fits.
6. The 'Verify by' button will appear, select it, enter details and verify.

What is the Timeline feature?

The Timeline feature is a simple tool used for observing the same species (usually a flora species), overtime. It automatically links sightings of the same species within the approximate GPS location (25m tolerance), that is you do not need to link sightings. The time periods between sightings can be monthly or yearly. Sightings with the timeline feature are indicated by a clock face symbol, for example this Eucalyptus mellidora sighting.

What is the Flowering Phenology feature?

The Flowering Phenology feature is a chart based off the calander year, used to estimate the month when a species of flora will be in flower, based on previously uploaded sightings of said species. The chart can be found on individual sighting pages or on the species sighting list of any flowering flora, for example this Acacia acinacea sighting list. This feature does account for variations in flowering time due to localised climatic conditions.

By definition flowering phenology is the timing of flowering events related to seasonal climatic changes.

How do I cite NatureMapr media?

On the sighting page of interest, click the 'Media usage request' button to formally request the original author's permission.

If the author approves your request, images can be cited in the following format:

User: username, NatureMapr

OR

User's full name, NatureMapr

Delete an unwanted Sighting (app):

Hold down on the sighting (Android) or swipe left (iOS) and the delete button will appear.

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