NatSCA Policy.pdf

NatSCA supports open access publication, using the Creative Commons Attribution License, allowing authors to retain ownership while permitting others to download, reuse, and distribute articles, citing the original authors and source. The Great North Museum project, funded by various organizations, includes a discovery centre, public facilities, and temporary exhibitions space. The Explore Your Environment project uses wiki technology and interactive mapping to allow public participation in environmental data entry. Museum natural sciences face challenges, but projects like the Great North Museum and the EYE project create new visitor experiences, encourage public engagement, and contribute to environmental understanding. The Wildlife Crime Unit, West Yorkshire Police, works with experts from museums, like Clare at Leeds, to enforce wildlife legislation and gather evidence. Partnership working is essential, providing expertise and knowledge to address wildlife issues. The Natural History Museum leads public engagement activities, including public surveys, identification guides, and training, to build a scientifically literate public and explore environmental issues.