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Two
months as coordinator and atlasser has shown me the task and given me an
understanding of what is required from an Atlasser's point of view. Why aren't
you screaming?
Its a lot easier to do nothing at all with your kit than to attempt to use it blindly; but then you should be up and yelling! The point is that we offer a post sales service. When the Protea Atlas Manual fails your needs then you contact me.
There is more than one way to identify a protea - and we know very many of them! Through experience, communication and some swotting the art has been honed. Many such "tricks of the trade" have been published in past newsletters and many more have never reached our ears. In order to facilitate the concrete collection of real data we need to know about your problems and how you have solved them!
Until I am able to visit individuals on a regular basis, and even then, the newsletters should be used as a self-help scheme. Your specific comments or observations may be unique and are of historical and scientific importance. This is your chance to contribute to the conservation and understanding of our flora.
Atlassing in teams
Those still learning the ropes (and those who are receiving polite letters correcting their SRS) know that the most constructive way to atlas is together. Two or more sets of protea-orientated eyes are certainly better than one. Identification of your local species is a time-consuming task for the beginner, but a pool of knowledge created by a group quickly resolves all but the stickiest problems.
We would like to hear from atlassers who have skills to impart or require assistance with atlassing. If you are not getting out as much as you would like, or feel you need a little help, then please contact us.
Outings are planned on a quarterly basis and members who feel "left out" should suggest trips to areas they feel require attention. Similarly, if you know of some group or society that appears ignorant of the Protea Atlas Project, then please contact us. Remember, you are the eyes, ears and heart of the Protea Atlas Project.
Chris Berens
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