Mission
We want science to be open, break disciplinary boundaries and reach front-line practitioners. We want to make it possible for everyone to achieve research goals with new technologies. Furthermore, as the amount of collected scientific data is already enormous and continually growing at an ever-accelerating rate, the efficient managing, sharing, using and interpreting of big data has become a critical challenge – a challenge we aspire to help solve. We seek for passionates like us to build the global network for cooperation.
Our goal
Our goal is to develop open knowledge, methods and tools that are useful in biological research and nature conservation. We also want to help process information from various sources and fields of research, making it easier to manage, use and share for everyone.
What we do
We create and disseminate analytical tools and software for analyzing nature data. We conduct our own research and support other scientific teams. We support the organization of conferences and scientific seminars. We also conduct workshops and trainings, and patronize exhibitions and competitions as well as scientific expeditions.
Welcome to Open Science Conservation Fund!
We are a non-profit organization established by researchers from the Mammal Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences, based in the heart of the Białowieża Forest—one of Europe’s oldest and most pristine forests. Our mission is to provide expert support to scientists, naturalists, ecologists, and conservation practitioners worldwide.
We develop innovative analytical tools and open-source software, opening unprecedented opportunities for wildlife research, monitoring, and conservation. Through conducting original research, collaborating with global partners, and building local and international networks, we strive to advance the science and practice of nature conservation.
We warmly invite fellow enthusiasts, institutions, NGOs, and stakeholders to join us in protecting biodiversity. Together, we can make a difference for nature.
Meet our team
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What we do
Empowering Biodiversity Monitoring with TRAPPER AI
TRAPPER is our flagship open-source project—an innovative and flexible ecosystem designed to manage and analyze camera trapping data. Tailored to the needs of modern wildlife research and biodiversity monitoring, TRAPPER combines advanced AI, statistical analysis, and years of ecological experience to transform raw images and videos into meaningful, actionable insights.
With support for both local (in-house) and cloud-based data storage and processing, and two intuitive user interfaces, TRAPPER empowers researchers, institutions, and citizen scientists to make informed, data-driven decisions for the conservation of threatened species.
Our projects
Trapper keeper
Improving the ecological connectivity in the Karkonosze National Park and its buffer zone
TRAPPER AI: Scalable Citizen Science for Wildlife Monitoring in Sweden
Partners
We cooperate with other non-governmental organizations, scientific institutions, and public administration in Poland, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Ecuador, Venezuela, and other places around the world.
Resources and Publications
Discover a selection of resources and publications showcasing our work and ongoing achievements.
Join Us in Protecting Nature through Open Science
At Open Science Conservation Fund, we believe in science that belongs to everyone. Founded by scientists from the heart of the ancient Białowieża Forest, we develop free and accessible tools that help researchers and citizen scientists monitor and protect wildlife around the globe.
Your support makes this possible—helping us continue vital research, develop open-source technology, and share knowledge freely for the benefit of nature.
Together, let’s keep science open and nature thriving.
Thank you for your support!
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