Avian Reintroduction and Translocation (ARTD)
Although there have been over 1,000 releases of avian species worldwide during the last two decades, assimilating research information remains a challenge due to data collected over many different reference sources. Edgeworks Technology addressed this challenge by creating the Avian Reintroduction and Translocation Database (ARTD), a centralized, comprehensive and standardized database. Data is organized based upon factors that impact the efficacy of avian releases including data pertaining to species' biology, ecology, habitat suitability and release design (e.g. demographic, genetic and management-related factors). Data on the species, source populations, release sites and the release events are collected from a wide range of reference sources including peer-reviewed literature, less accessible publications and collaborators.
The ARTD application aids researchers, managers and scientists in implementing more effective reintroduction and translocation programs in addition to informing curious users about the specifics of reintroduction programs. The application was designed as a collaborative effort to be edited and updated on a constant basis by researchers and managers worldwide, incorporating research information into one centralized database for use by all in this field.
