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Multi-taxon co-located data: methods, challenges and opportunities 2026

Abstract

In this report we explore the potential analytical opportunities and practical challenges of using co-located multi-taxon biodiversity monitoring data. Drawing on the Tracking the Impact (TTI) project as a case study, we examine the cases in which co-location of multi-taxon biodiversity monitoring could enhance ecological insight beyond that which single-taxon or non-co-located monitoring can offer.

Co-located data more effectively support holistic assessments of ecosystem health, the development of multi-taxon indicators, and allow for the exploration of cross-taxon relationships and shared responses to environmental pressures. It can also offer logistical efficiencies in survey planning and landowner engagement.

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Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 2026·04·01

Citation
Workman, E., O’Reilly, E., Jones, A., Harris, M., Wood, E., Marion, S., Newton, N. & Wright, E. 2026. Multi-taxon co-located data: methods, challenges and opportunities. JNCC Report 810. JNCC, Peterborough, ISSN 0963-8091.

Lineage
This project was funded by the UK Government through Defra’s Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) programme.

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC publisher

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2026·04·21

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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