A tool for everyone to discover and register species in nature.
Arter.dk is a platform on the web and app created for anyone who wants to explore Denmark's wild species. Via the website and app, you can find knowledge about the plants, animals and fungi that live in Denmark. You can also report your own findings, and in this way help researchers and nature managers protect nature. The users' registrations are given a validation status depending on who and how many other users have validated a species find. Ensuring a high level of transparency and reliability is ensured among all registered finds on Arter.
Arter gives you the opportunity to get an overview of the species that are registered in your local area – in your garden, your local lake or the forest.
Arter is a digital platform targeted at people living in Denmark, where you can register your own observations of wild species and learn more about the nature around you. The platform displays data from both public and private sources and currently contains 53 million verified records. The records date back to the 1700s, making Arter.dk a rich resource for both curious citizens and experts. Additionally, Arter exchanges data with other databases like the DOF database and Naturdatabasen, ensuring broad and reliable coverage of Denmark's biodiversity.
For nature-interested citizens
Arter.dk enables you to gain detailed knowledge on the species living in your local area. You can easily record and share observations of species, while helping researchers and authorities collect data. This makes nature more accessible and engaging for all ages. For example, you can find out what rare plants or birds are found in your neighbourhood, and at the same time report your observations to help monitor biodiversity.
For researchers and nature managers
Data collected from the users of Arter.dk is a valuable resource for researchers and nature managers working to protect and conserve Denmark's biodiversity. The users contribute data that can be used to monitor species and habitats throughout the country. Nature managers can, for example, use the many registered finds to get a detailed overview of the distribution of species such as bats, orchids or insects in certain areas.
For teachers and students
Arter.dk is also an obvious tool for teaching use. Students can learn about biodiversity by going out into nature and registering observations. It's an interactive way to learn about nature, where students can see how their contributions help preserve the environment.
For nature enthusiasts
Use Arter.dk to train yourself in species identification and help other users figure out what they have found. Arter allow you to build up your knowledge and become better at recognizing species in nature.
The Danish Environmental Portal is a public partnership owned by the state, municipalities, and regions, aimed at supporting digital environmental management in Denmark. This website has been translated with the assistance of AI. Please note that errors or inconsistencies may occur in the translation.
