BIMS

Overview ¶

BIMS (Biodiversity Information Management System) is a comprehensive platform for collecting, managing, and analyzing species occurrence data. Designed for conservation organizations, research institutions, and government agencies, BIMS provides powerful tools for biodiversity monitoring and decision-making.

Built on open source technology, BIMS combines spatial data management with biological data standards to deliver actionable insights for conservation.

Key Features ¶

• Species occurrence data capture and validation
• Taxonomic backbone integration
• Spatial analysis and visualization
• Trend analysis and reporting
• Mobile data collection support
• Multi-user collaboration
• Data export in standard formats
• Integration with global biodiversity databases

Use Cases ¶

Conservation Planning ¶

Track species distributions over time to inform protected area management and conservation priorities.

Environmental Assessment ¶

Document baseline biodiversity for environmental impact assessments and monitoring programs.

Research Projects ¶

Manage field survey data with proper taxonomic standards and spatial accuracy.

Citizen Science ¶

Enable public participation in biodiversity monitoring with data quality controls.

Technical Highlights ¶

• Built on Django and PostGIS
• Responsive web interface
• RESTful API for integrations
• Darwin Core compatible
• GBIF data publishing ready
• Customizable data models

Benefits ¶

• Purpose-built for biodiversity data
• Standardized taxonomic management
• Powerful spatial analysis tools
• Open source with no license fees
• Active development and support
• Community of conservation users