Biodiversity Survey and Database Platform Construction Project
This proposal outlines a two-year project to conduct a biodiversity survey and establish a baseline data platform for a 4.3 km2 area near The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), encompassing its campus, Fairy Lake, and Shenxianling. As a critical ecological corridor in Shenzhen’s eastern “green network,” the region supports diverse habitats but lacks systematic biodiversity data, hindering ecological education and conservation. The project will use standardized field surveys (e.g., fixed plots, camera traps) to document plant and animal species, supported by professional taxonomists and citizen science participation. A digital platform will integrate species distribution maps, ecological data, and AI-assisted identification, accessible for education and research. For teaching, the platform will address gaps in local ecological data, enabling hands-on learning in courses like Ecology, General Education as well as Botany and Plant Sciences. Student outcomes will be assessed through practical projects and data-driven assignments. Expected deliverables include a comprehensive biodiversity report, an interactive data platform, and educational materials. By fostering public engagement and collaborating with local agencies, the project aims to enhance ecological literacy, support evidence-based conservation, and serve as a replicable model for urban biodiversity management.
