Sovon (Knowledge center for bird populations in the Netherlands) with telnet data, LiveAtlas, and Sovonacademie
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Sovon provides knowledge about the numbers, distribution, and ecology of wild bird populations in the Netherlands.
Target Customer
{"Researchers","Conservationists / protectors","Policymakers","Nature enthusiasts"}
Key Differentiator
Longstanding national bird-monitoring program with thousands of volunteers since 1973, integrated data platforms (telnet projects, LiveAtlas, Avimap) and collaborative networks (CAPS, other nature organizations).
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in the content; data collection is described as year-round with ongoing updates via LiveAtlas and telnet data, plus periodic publications and newsletters
Pain Points
- 1Need for objective, reliable data on bird population numbers and distribution for conservation and policy decisions
- 2Identification of areas that require additional protection
- 3Requirements for scientific and policy-relevant analysis to inform nature management and legal processes
Key Features
- 1Nationwide bird counting programs (telprojects) with thousands of volunteers
- 2LiveAtlas: visualizes ongoing changes in the bird population across the country
- 3Avimap: mobile app for in-field data entry, including offline capability
- 4Sovonacademie: online courses, practical courses, and professional training
- 5Access to a library of publications and reports
- 6Collaborations and specialized projects (e.g., Centre for Avian Population Studies, Wij & Wadvogels project)
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Provision of data that informs nature policy and management
- 2Support for determining population sizes and species status
- 3Evidence used for identifying areas needing protection and for legal/policy considerations
- 4Knowledge accessible to researchers, conservators, policymakers, and naturalists
Competitive Advantages
- 1Extensive, long-running data collection network (since 1973)
- 2Large community of volunteers enabling broad geographic coverage
- 3Multiple data products (telprojects, LiveAtlas, publications) and training offerings
- 4Offline-capable mobile data entry app (Avimap) for fieldwork
- 5Strong collaboration with research institutions and conservation organizations
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Sovon provides knowledge about the distribution, abundance, and ecology of wild birds in the Netherlands. It coordinates nationwide bird-telling projects, offers data visualization through LiveAtlas, enables field data entry via Avimap, and provides training and publications through Sovonacademie and other programs. The data underpin nature policy, conservation planning, and scientific research.
Target Market
Researchers, conservation organizations, policymakers, naturalists, and government agencies needing reliable bird population data and ecological insights
Unique Value Proposition
A national, volunteer-driven bird monitoring platform with integrated data products, training, and partnerships, delivering objective, policy-relevant insights on bird populations since 1973
Technical Requirements
Avimap app for field data entry (mobile; offline capability); access to online publications and LiveAtlas
Pricing Model
Not disclosed in the provided content
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