Fieldwork

Core to all BSES Expeditions is the pursuit of scientific research and field study in the most remote and wild settings on the planet. Since its inception in 1932 BSES has played an important role in hundreds of research and conservation projects across the globe, developing extensive academic and conservation partnerships.

From the protection of endangered species to high-altitude physiology, BSES Expeditions supports the advancement of knowledge and field support for a broad range of geographical projects.  For the Young Explorer, participation in an expedition with BSES demands both a spirit of adventure and inquiry.

BSES have established links with a variety of research institutes, and consequently YEs have contributed to important fieldwork projects all over the world.

An example of this mutually beneficial arrangement was illustrated recently by the publication of ‘Goose Map’ by Ingunn Tombre.

In collaboration with The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), BSES were able to record and document valuable wildlife observations, which have now been published in a new research website. Under the guidance of Helen Jewell, YEs carried out relevant fieldwork during the Svalbard Spring expedition last year. Furthermore, Ingunn also managed to collate and include observations undertaken by BSES Svalbard expeditions which took place in 1990, 1993 and 2001 as well. This only goes to show the value of the BSES fieldwork over the years and how important it is to consistantly record wildlife observations.  

The maps are now visible here; http://goosemap.nina.no/Kartogdata/Kart.aspx

Our sincere thanks go out to;

Ingunn M. Tombre
The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

Carl Mitchell
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)

Helen Jewell
BSES Biology Science Leader – Svalbard Spring 2009

All the YEs for their tireless efforts!