Field event to inform community and Jaliigirr partners on the conservation status, threats, historical data of Platypus. Register interest of participating citizen scientists.

– Collate historical data, liaise with JBA & NPWS to design sampling regime

-One sampling event across 60 locations in burnt and unburnt landscapes during platypus breeding season (Sept- Oct) 

– Engage Jaliigirr partners and traditional custodians to participate in sampling events

– Coordination of sampling events and collation of sample material for distribution to laboratory for analysis.

Delivery partners:

NPWS

Enviro DNA

Bellingen Landcare

Envite

Dorodong IPA

CH&DLALC

Other community groups and private landholders