Urban Butterfly Monitor Scheme (uBMS)
The Urban Butterfly Monitor Scheme (uBMS) is a collaborative network of volunteers who join forces to obtain data on butterfly populations in the cities of Barcelona and Madrid.
Through the project, relevant data is obtained to evaluate and understand urban biodiversity, and with this, management tools that promote its increase in our cities. In 2022, the Observatory involved 41 volunteers in the city of Barcelona, with 27 parks and gardens surveyed on a weekly or fortnightly basis. More than 7,000 butterflies of 33 different species were observed.
Citizen involvement: data collection and evaluation of the sampling area.
Status:
- In Barcelona: active in 27 parks and gardens in the city.
- In Madrid: active in 14 parks and gardens in the city.
Field: ecology and biodiversity
Activities in the framework of the Office: Community of practice.
Where to view the data collected: uBMS Open in a new window.
Project website
Project manager
Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF) Open in a new window