Regional Moderators and Administrators wanted

26 Aug 2021

Hi everyone,

As you know we have been working really hard to bring NatureMapr to more areas in a sustainable way.

We have turned on all of NSW, VIC and QLD and Kangaroo Island in SA at the moment, with the other remaining states on the way soon.

This is underpinned by the brand new mobile app which allows anybody to report a sighting anywhere in Australia in under a minute.

By far, the most important part of NatureMapr is YOU.

We are looking for passionate administrators, category and location moderators to be the custodians of these new regionally focused projects.

If you are interested in a leadership role within the NatureMapr community or heading up or assisting one of the new regional projects in taking shape, we would love to hear from you.

I will be spending more and more time now meeting with regional community groups and local government organisations to help establish grass root relationships between NatureMapr and the amazing people who care about biodiversity across Australia.

I want to pay particular thanks to Dr Michael Mulvaney and Michael Bedingfield for all that they are doing at the moment as we expand our coverage. There is a lot of load on our team and we are continually improving the software platform to make everyones' jobs easier.

Thank you for your continued support everyone.

Cheers

Aaron.

34 comments

AaronClausen wrote:

29 Aug 2021

Thanks everyone who has emailed me about this opportunity.

There are plenty more spots, please reach out if you are interested.

Cheers

Aaron.

NigeHartley wrote:

30 Aug 2021

Hello Aaron
I don't know if you can only moderate your own region/LGA, but if not I'd be happy to expand my remit on birds to a broader area, the whole of Australia or if that is too much the whole of New and ACT.
Let me know what works for you.
Cheers
Nige

AaronClausen wrote:

1 Sep 2021

Hi Nigel,

You can definitely moderate other LGAs beyond the area you live.

Thanks very much for your assistance - we'll get your access organised shortly.

Cheers

Aaron.

Sarah2019 wrote:

4 Sep 2021

Hi Aaron, I would be keen to help but what sort of skills are required? I'm not sure I have the required skills. Thanks. Sarah

AaronClausen wrote:

4 Sep 2021

Hi Sarah,

Thank you very much. You don't need to be an expert. Many of our moderators learn on the job and become better over time, the most important thing is that you are just interested in learning how to identify different species in your chosen categories which you can practise and get better at over time.

Which categories and/or regions were you interested in Sarah?

Cheers

Aaron.

SarahJ wrote:

6 Sep 2021

Hi,
I would love to help with this, let me know where to start?
Cheers,
Sarah

Gavin wrote:

8 Sep 2021

Hello Aaron
I’m following up on our conversation re: Evans bioregion moderator. Just let me know how I can help.
Cheers
Gavin

AaronClausen wrote:

8 Sep 2021

Hi @Gavin,

Thanks heaps for your message and interest in being a moderator in the Evans Head / North Coast region.

We are really excited to you have you on board!

We just need to know which particular categories of plants/animals are you interested in?

E.g. Fish, Birds, Wattles, Orchids etc. Then we can setup your access. You will then start to receive alerts whenever a new sighting within any of those categories comes into the platform. You'll also receive access to some additional tools and data as well.

Cheers

Aaron.

Caroline.Hennessy wrote:

9 Sep 2021

Hi,
I’m interested in helping. How do I contact you?
Caroline

Gavin wrote:

11 Sep 2021

Hello Aaron.
I’m mostly interested in birds.
Cheers
Gavin

AaronClausen wrote:

12 Sep 2021

Hi Gavin,

I've just set you up as a moderator for birds on North Coast Nature Map.

You'll notice some extra options around the site now and you'll also be notified whenever somebody reports a bird sighting to see if you can help identify it.

Thanks heaps and please let me know if you have any questions!

Cheers

Aaron.

AaronClausen wrote:

12 Sep 2021

Hi Caroline,

Thanks so much - I'll send you a message now.

Cheers

Aaron.

ConBoekel wrote:

12 Sep 2021

Hi
I would like to moderate birds for the South Coast.
kind regards
Con Boekel

ConBoekel wrote:

12 Sep 2021

Hi
I would like to moderate birds for the Central West
kind regards
Con Boekel

ConBoekel wrote:

12 Sep 2021

Hi
I would like to moderate birds for the far west.
kind regards
Con Boekel

AaronClausen wrote:

12 Sep 2021

Thanks heaps Con that's now setup!

Cheers

Aaron.

AaronClausen wrote:

13 Sep 2021

Hi guys - welcome to Gavin Begbie and Tapirlord as new moderators on the North Coast, NSW site. It is really great to have you guys here.

KylieWaldon wrote:

14 Sep 2021

I can moderate birds in Victoria or southern NSW if you need me. :)

AaronClausen wrote:

14 Sep 2021

Hi Kylie,

That would be amazing!!! Please nominate your preferred regions and we'll get your access bumped up.

Cheers

Aaron.

KylieWaldon wrote:

15 Sep 2021

I don't really mind Aaron. as long as they are southern NSW or central or eastern Victoria. I haven't done much birding in western victoria, but would be ok with the common to midling birds. Does the ID'ing come at me via the emails inside AWNM?

Darcy wrote:

20 Sep 2021

Hey @AaronClausen , I'm happy to mod for birds and plants in the Hume and Loddon-Mallee regions in Vic, and in the Riverina-Murray region in NSW. I'm already a mod for those cateories in Albury-Wodonga, and have a lot of experience in those regions

-Darcy

AaronClausen wrote:

23 Sep 2021

Thanks so much Darcy, I've set you up on all 3 regions now as both Plant and Bird moderator. Really appreciate all your assistance and expertise... Cheers Aaron.

WarrenGanterSaunders wrote:

18 Oct 2021

Hi Aaron and Naturemapr’s - I can help with plant identification and some animals. Hoping to contribute more in the future. I have worked at the Australian National Botanic Gardens and CSIRO Herbarium and am a qualified horticulturist and landscaper.

MichaelBedingfield wrote:

21 Oct 2021

Thanks Warren
I have made you a moderator for plants on the Greater Sydney project.
Regards, Michael

MattFox wrote:

31 Oct 2021

Hey @AaronClausen, just wondering if you wanted me as another plant moderator for south coast nm? I have quite a bit of experience with the area, so would be happy to help.

Cheers,
Matt Fox

AaronClausen wrote:

15 Nov 2021

Hi Matt, sorry for the late reply. I've just bumped you up to plant moderator on the south coast. Thanks heaps for your help and expertise.

ConBoekel wrote:

17 Jan 2022

Hi Aaron
I am not sure where to post this but here goes. I have recently been uploading records for the Blue Gum Point to Attunga Point area. These are being ascribed to 'Yarralumla'. I have checked the lat longs in the upload meta data with the lat longs in Google Earth. They consistently fall inside the Blue Gum to Attunga Point area.
kind regards
Con Boekel

Amata wrote:

26 Jan 2022

@AaronClausen, when you make Tasmania part of the platform I'm happy to help there. I've lived for over a decade in the isle and I got a lot of experience in Tassie. Cheers, Birdy

AaronClausen wrote:

27 Jan 2022

Thanks heaps Birdy. We hope to expand into Tas later this year. Lots of exciting things on the way for later this year. I will be working on NatureMapr on a more semi full time basis. Thanks and let's stay in touch!

AlisonMilton wrote:

17 Apr 2022

Hi Aaron, I'm a Moderator for a few categories. I know some local species for these but perhaps my best ID skills are with leaf beetle and Lady Beetles so I would be willing to expand to be a Moderator for these in all other regions. I'm sure there is a lot of overlap. Sorry for only nominating for such a limited field but perhaps as I feel I know other species I can broaden this. Regards Alison

DELETEDACCOUNT wrote:

17 Apr 2022

Hi Aaron, I'm currently a bird moderator for Albury-Wodonga and Kangaroo Island nature maps. As someone who is based in South Australiz, wondering if I could be assigned bird moderator for the South Australia platform? Feel like I could apply some bird knowledge to the platform. Cheers, Sam

Darcy wrote:

4 Aug 2022

G'day @AaronClausen , could I also mod for mammals in the Hume and Loddon-Mallee regions in Vic, and in the Riverina-Murray region in NSW? I'm also happy to mod for birds, mammals and plants in the NSW Central West and Far West regions.

-Darcy

jks wrote:

12 Aug 2022

Awesomme @Darcy I will update your account. Anyone else, let me know @jksmits for any other nature mapr sites Australia Wide! Love your work Darcy.

jks wrote:

12 Aug 2022

@NigeHartley Hi Nige, thanks for your amazing work on Cape York. I see you had offered to help out with bird moderating on other platforms, so have bumped you up there. If there are any you are particularly interested, let me know. Cheers -@jksmits

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