WildTrackPro
Our software was developed to automate the collection and reporting of relevant wildlife conservation and management data, particularly in respect of deer and squirrel species. It was designed to be easy to use so that teams on the ground could use it with minimal training.
Why It Exists
WildTrackPro has been developed by a small group of experienced wildlife managers, the original need came from spending years, and many frustrating hours, using spreadsheets to record sightings, culls and other required data - then retyping these data to manually complete forms and returns for landowners. We were already using several WhatsApp groups to record activities on ground and to provide a safety buddy for lone working; this was documented in our formal risk assessments and method statements - which formed another frustrating paperwork burden. WildTrackPro was essentially our way of automating ALL of these paperwork chores including grant applications, improving on the data we collect, improving safety and sharing our information - so we spend less time typing and more time on the ground.
How It Works
Teams on the ground use WhatsApp groups to report their information - only the information they want to save is recorded - using trigger words such as "robot", "event", "alert" or a location ping. These data are read in our servers, spellchecked, then used to complete your reporting information; producing valuable insights and removing all of your paperwork. Deer and squirrel management plans are completed by Artificial Intelligence from your information. All annual returns and monitoring is diarised and completed by the software. The dates of qualifications and licences are checked and reminders sent when replacements are required.
On Ground - Simple to Use
Recognising that users often don't like to download applications, and that learning to use a new application is, in and of itself, a skill, we have built WildTrackPro on an application-less basis. Relevant information is recorded direct from your WhatsApp groups. By following a simple process this also allows for a lone-worker safety system, sighting, event, damage, cull and other information to be recorded, aligned with weather data and reported upon - including detailed mapping reports.
Mobile Enhancements
Whilst WildTrackPro is application-less, should you want to use our mobile version you can access this either as an application or direct through your mobile browser. The mobile version is optimised for on-ground activities. This includes: current outing details - showing where you are (and most importantly where your sightings are) in respect of the land boundaries; quick access instructions for policies such as notifiable diseases or lost deer and a passbook with copies of your qualifications, licences and insurance.
Managing Groups and Data
We have built the software to protect your data and give you ultimate control. Data is stored in single-tenanted databases (one organisation per database). Site data and user data can be shared - with other organisations or users within the software - at your discretion. You can download your data and can also forward the information within the software to landowners, agencies and form or grant submission emails.
Reporting and Insights
You have access to statistics by site and user, map-based reports, advanced statistics and more. See where populations are under different weather conditions and at different times of day and year. See where other members of your organisation have had success or areas that remain unvisited. Data, comments, photos and other information are all available in tables, charts and attached to pins on the map.
Document Storage
All compliance documents and submissions are stored in a secure database, validated and kept up to date with auto-reminders. Users can share these documents with organisations and they can be auto-attached to submissions as appendices. Users can view their documents on their phone, organisations can see validated in-date certificates at a glance and land owners can rest assured risks are fully managed.
Grant applications, monitoring, forms and returns
WildTrackPro uses AI to complete your deer and squirrel management plans and submissions for WS1 & WS3 supplements for WD2 Higher Tier Grant . All monitoring is diarised and clear instructions presented to users via WhatsApp messages or on the mobile software.
Food Chain Traceability
Full food chain traceability is provided by our tagging system technology. Simply by following the normal WhatsApp processes tags are assigned to the provenance data for food chain admission, these data are then globally accessible and validated using our blockchain technology ensuring the best practices have been followed and giving reassurance to regulators.
Contribute to Science
Collecting data at scale and in volume WildTrackPro can make these data available (again at your discretion) to scientists and universities to investigate impacts, populations, diseases, behavioural ecology and many other areas - leading to a greater understanding and better guidance for policy makers.