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Abstract
and coypu (Myocastor coypus), two semi-aquatic rodents that have long been present and managed in Western Europe. To facilitate cross-border management of these invasive species, Flanders, the Netherlands and Germany work together in the MICA project (Management of Invasive Coypu and
muskrat in Europe), co-funded by the Life+ programme of the European Union. The project aims to reduce coypu and muskrat populations to a manageable size in order to prevent damage to waterways and biodiversity.
Life MICA develops and tests several innovative techniques such as the use of eDNA and wildlife camera traps for monitoring and detection.
Furthermore, to facilitate the flow of information across (inter)national administrative boundaries, data on the occurrence and management of the
species from the three regions were standardized and brought together in an open, interactive online dashboard.
The different project partners active in the field all had some forms of registration of their management actions and some already used smartphone
applications with interactive dashboards within their own organizations. However, there was no way for one partner to be informed on the captures of
a neighboring region by other partners.
Here, we present the different steps that were needed to standardize and unlock the data from these different platforms. This involved mobilizing the
data from different partners and publishing them openly onto the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) through a semi-automated process,
and pushing those onto a freely available dynamic dashboard. This application is envisaged to facilitate the information flow between managers across
borders. The applied dataflows can be applied to other invasive alien species management programs that require international collaboration.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 19-Apr-2022 |
Thematic List 2020
- Wildlife management
- Invasive species
EWI Biomedical sciences
- B003-ecology
- B005-zoology
Taxonomic list
- rodents (Rodentia)
Free keywords
- muskrat
- coypu
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Dive into the research topics of 'The Life MICA project: managing aquatic invasive species across borders'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Activities
- 1 Organisation and participation in conference, workshop, training, seminar, meeting
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22nd International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species (ICAIS), Oostende, België
Tim Adriaens (Participant)
18-Apr-2022 → 23-Apr-2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conference, workshop, training, seminar, meeting
Projects
- 1 Active
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MICA - Management of Invasive Coypu and muskrAt in Europe
Adriaens, T., Vernaillen, J., Schamp, K., Neukermans, A., Huysentruyt, F., Baert, K., Verzelen, Y., Casaer, J., Devisscher, S., D'hondt, B., Cartuyvels, E., Brosens, D., Desmet, P., Noé, N. & Dupont, S.
2/09/19 → 29/12/23
Project: Evinbo
Research output
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Prevalence of Fox Tapeworm in Invasive Muskrats in Flanders (North Belgium)
Cartuyvels, E., Adriaens, T., Baert, K., Huysentruyt, F. & Van Den Berge, K., 30-Mar-2022, In: Animals. 12, 7, 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article › peer-review
Open Access -
Best Practice for trapping muskrat in Flanders. Implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards
Cartuyvels, E., Adriaens, T., Baert, K., Huysentruyt, F. & Stuyck, J., 2020, Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek. 34 p. (Rapporten van het Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek; no. 29)Research output: Book/Report › Reports of Research Institute for Nature and Forest
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Feasibility of eradication and spread limitation for species of Union concern sensu the EU IAS Regulation (EU 1143/2014) in Belgium. Report prepared in support of implementing the IAS Regulation in Belgium.
Adriaens, T., Branquart, E., Gosse, D., Reniers, J. & Vanderhoeven, S., 2019, 222 p. (Rapport niet door INBO uitgegeven)Research output: Book/Report › Report not published by INBO
Open AccessFile2661 Downloads (Pure)