Skandobs 7.3.2

Skandobs serves as a valuable platform for the public to report sightings of key predator species, including lynx, wolverine, brown bear, and wolf. This initiative allows for increased community engagement in the ongoing efforts to enhance knowledge regarding the distribution and population dynamics of these predators in Scandinavia.

The responsibility for annual species field registrations lies with the County Administrative Boards in Sweden and the Norwegian Nature Inspectorate (SNO) in Norway. The reports submitted by members of the public play a crucial role in ensuring comprehensive data collection during these registration processes.

To ensure the validity of reported observations, each entry must typically be verified through site visits by the relevant authorities before being included in the annual results. Notably, if a reported sighting holds significant implications for species monitoring, Skandobs promptly alerts SNO or the relevant county administrative boards to facilitate immediate follow-up.

For further details on which observations are deemed particularly significant for the monitoring program, interested individuals are encouraged to explore additional resources available on the Skandobs platform.