Citizen science

Figure 2.17

National Park Service

This figure appears in chapter 2 of the Our Changing Planet: The U.S. Global Change Research Program for Fiscal Year 2016 report.

http://www.nps.gov/fire/wildland-fire/learning-center/panoramic-lookout-photographs/citizen-science.cfm

Citizen science refers to the engagement of non-professional volunteers in scientific investigations—asking questions, collecting data, or interpreting results. This approach can be especially useful in tracking environmental changes. (Source: NPS)

When citing this figure, please reference Retrieved January 2015 from National Park Service wildland fire website on citizen science.

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