The NovelEco App allows participants to record and upload data about the plants and other elements they encounter in urban wild spaces, including plants growing in abandoned or underutilized spaces. This citizen science initiative invites users to document their findings in a user-friendly and accessible way and contribute to research on these novel ecosystems, helping build a comprehensive database of urban flora. By contributing to this effort, participants add valuable ecological information and engage in a broader conversation about the role of nature in urban settings.
The data collected through the App will be used to further the understanding of urban ecosystems and the public's attitudes toward urban rewilding and novel ecosystems. Over time, this data will contribute to a repository of flora data in urban habitats. It will also gather insights into social values and perceptions regarding the importance of nature in cities.