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Discussion

AlisonMilton wrote:

4 min ago

@AndyH Hi Andy, I can do that. Do you want to give me a more accurate location. Doesn't have to be your actual house if you prefer not but just the street.
Thanks

Australoneda bourgeoisi

AndyH wrote:

16 min ago

Hi Alison, You seem to be a moderator for this site, any chance you could change the location attached to this sighting from Wellingrove to Nimbin. I messed up the geo location function and would like the stated location to reflect where the ladybeetle was actually seen.

Australoneda bourgeoisi

AaronClausen wrote:

23 min ago

Thanks everyone.

NatureMapr is extremely fortunate to have such a passionate and loyal community surrounding it who are doing citizen science to the absolute highest standard - you are definitely heard and we share your disappointment.

Yes - SRS, SES, Map Search and Dashboards are all closely related and linked to a very busy part of the system that costs heaps to operate and support. These features had to be turned off to reduce consumption and ensure we could keep up with our user support footprint.

The costs of operating a sophisticated tech platform at scale are very real.

As of FY25/26, NatureMapr receives no support from the commonwealth and previously approved ministerial funding in the ACT jurisdiction for the community platform has been pulled as part of last minute budget adjustments.

We are working hard to transition NatureMapr away from reliance on problematic ad hoc environmental and community grants to instead generate sustainable revenue through the delivery of professional, paid programs with real budgets behind them.

If we can build a sustainable business by providing high quality professional tools for decision makers that solve a number of pain points for them in delivering their legislated programs, then the hope is we can trickle down some of that investment into providing improved functionality for the community.

This is why you will see our increased focus and attention on important programs like NSW BCT Land Libraries and NSW Bats in Backyards.

These programs generate important revenue which is subsiding the ongoing operation of the community platform. These programs also have dedicated decision makers sitting behind them, who are keenly interested in the records coming in as part of these programs.

Simultaneously, the professional programs benefit enormously from the helpfulness and expertise that is abundant within the NatureMapr community.

So it is very much a symbiotic relationship - both parts are absolutely vital.

Thanks for your continued support as our team works through this transition period.

Platform changes impacting legacy Map Search function

Choyster wrote:

31 min ago

Awesome sighting!

Haliastur sphenurus

waltraud wrote:

54 min ago

here is the same Grevillea Canberra Gem

Acacia (genus)