Community-based collecting

Community-based collecting is a method of gathering data or resources directly from members of a community, often involving local participation and cooperation. This approach emphasizes engaging residents to share their knowledge, experiences, or collected items, fostering trust and ensuring the information gathered is accurate and relevant. It is commonly used in research, archaeology, and conservation to obtain insights from those who are most familiar with the area or subject. By involving the community, this method promotes empowerment, sustainability, and more authentic, context-rich results.