Project Q&A
Who are the principal scientists? The analysis of the data from this citizen project will be carried out by Brian Muselle, with assistance from Dr. Pither and Dr. Thistlewood.
Who are the affiliates of this citizen science project? This projects affiliations are with the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, in Kelowna, BC, and with the Summerland Research and Development Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Summerland, BC.
How old do you have to be to contribute? All ages can contribute.
How much time is expected to be committed when participating in this citizen science project? Time commitment is variable. Generally, this task should not take much of your time if you’re already familiar with the hosts or locations of hosts.
How much will it cost to participate in this citizen science project? Zero. Participation will cost you nothing.
How long is this citizen science project open for? This citizen science project website will be open from November 1st, 2016, to September 1st, 2017.
How many times can you add host data? As many times as you can identify host species and locations - the more data points, the better the outcome of this project will be.
What happens to these data during and after the project? The compiled records will remain in the laboratories of Dr. Pither at UBCO and Dr. Thistlewood at SuRDC and will be available for future research or educators.
If I submit a host site on my property, am I at risk of the authorities ordering me to cut it down? No. This is purely a research and education project and not linked to any authorities.
How will you confirm whether the data submitted by the public is actually a host species? As time permits, questionable locations of host sites will be analyzed.
To get involved in this project, click the 'How to get Involved' button below.
Who are the affiliates of this citizen science project? This projects affiliations are with the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, in Kelowna, BC, and with the Summerland Research and Development Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Summerland, BC.
How old do you have to be to contribute? All ages can contribute.
How much time is expected to be committed when participating in this citizen science project? Time commitment is variable. Generally, this task should not take much of your time if you’re already familiar with the hosts or locations of hosts.
How much will it cost to participate in this citizen science project? Zero. Participation will cost you nothing.
How long is this citizen science project open for? This citizen science project website will be open from November 1st, 2016, to September 1st, 2017.
How many times can you add host data? As many times as you can identify host species and locations - the more data points, the better the outcome of this project will be.
What happens to these data during and after the project? The compiled records will remain in the laboratories of Dr. Pither at UBCO and Dr. Thistlewood at SuRDC and will be available for future research or educators.
If I submit a host site on my property, am I at risk of the authorities ordering me to cut it down? No. This is purely a research and education project and not linked to any authorities.
How will you confirm whether the data submitted by the public is actually a host species? As time permits, questionable locations of host sites will be analyzed.
To get involved in this project, click the 'How to get Involved' button below.