Methodology and Training resources
This pagebrings together all the key materials to support your participation in the CUAB project. It includes:
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Written Guides – Step-by-step instructions for conducting biodiversity surveys, using ID apps, and submitting your data.
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Video Guides – Short training videos demonstrating each method and tool in action.
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Interesting Readings – Background materials on allotments, urban biodiversity, and the value of green spaces in cities.
All resources are designed to be practical, accessible, and helpful—whether you're new to biodiversity monitoring or already an experienced grower.
The CUAB written guides provide practical, step-by-step instructions to support participants in monitoring biodiversity in urban growing spaces. They include methods for ecological surveys, using identification apps like iNaturalist and Merlin Bird ID, and submitting data through Survey123. These resources are designed to make biodiversity monitoring easy, enjoyable, and accessible to all. The guides are available to download from the file download section, which can be accessed using the button below.
The CUAB training videos offer clear, step-by-step support for participants learning how to monitor biodiversity in urban growing spaces. They cover how to carry out ecological surveys, use the iNaturalist app to identify species, and submit data through Survey123. These short videos are designed to make the process simple, engaging, and accessible to everyone. All video guides are accessible below and on the CUAB YouTube channel.
How to conduct ecological surveys
CUAB Video guides
CUAB written guides
Using iNaturalist
Submitting your data and completing the survey
This collection of articles and resources explores the rich world of allotments, urban biodiversity, and the role of green spaces in cities. From the importance of pollinators to the benefits of growing your own food, these readings offer insights into how urban gardening supports wildlife, community wellbeing, and sustainable living. Perfect for curious growers, nature lovers, and anyone interested in greener cities.
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Urban Allotment Gardens in Europe, Simon Bell et al.
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Wild City: Encounters With Urban Wildlife, Florence Wilkinson
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​London in the Wild: Exploring Nature in the City, London Wildlife Trust
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Wild Cities: Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle, Chris Fitch