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Community Biodiversity Survey Manual

The Community Biodiversity Survey Manual, an initiavite of the NPA, builds on our experience of conducting over 20 Community Biodiversity Surveys over the last 10 years.

The full manual is now in its 3rd Edition. We recently developed a Condensed Version at a reduced cost in order to access smaller community groups with fewer resources. The development of the full and the Condensed Version are the product of a successful partnership between the NPA and the Parks and Wildlife Division of the DEC (NSW).

The full (3rd Edition)and the Condensed Version both published in 2005 are currently available for purchase from the NPA office.

What's in the manual?

  • The Manual provides a user friendly guide to planning and implementing a biodiversity survey with community members
  • It is designed to ensure that data collected by community groups is suitable for intergration into environmental decision making
  • The methods described in the manual make it easier for community groups to communicate their results to land managers using methods described in the manual
  • The manual encourages cooperation between community groups, local government and all government agencies that investigate, manage and conserve our natural environment
Community Biodiversity Survey manual

The Manual provides:

  • An introduction*
  • Survey coordinators notes*
  • Recording site details*
  • Mammal survey methods - Baseline* & Comprehensive
  • Reptile survey methods - Baseline* & Comprehensive
  • Bird survey methods - Baseline* & Comprehensive
  • Plant survey methods - Baseline* & Comprehensive
  • Introduction to invertebrate surveys*
  • Invertebrate survey methods - Baseline* & Comprehensive
  • Insect identification and preservation*
  • Field workbook*
  • Field Data sheets*

    * These chapters are also included in the Condensed Version

If you're interested in getting involved in exploring the biodiversity of your local community then this manual is the tool for you!

Price - Full Manual $104.50, Condensed Manual $50.00 (+ postage)

Where to purchase a manual -

To purchase a manual please contact, Kate Shearer, Community Biodiversity Survey Project Officer, at the NPA office on (02) 9299 0000, or e-mail

Or send in an order form

Or visit our online shop

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