Contributors and Future Directions

To improve our biodiversity and conservation database for future students and proponents:

• It is essential to expand beyond online-accessible data and incorporate field-verified biodiversity surveys conducted regularly across study sites

• Collaboration with local government units (LGUs) and community stakeholders can ensure inclusion of locally managed resources, protected areas, and ongoing conservation initiatives

• Adding standardized metadata, georeferenced observations, and species-level details will enhance usability and analytical value

• Periodic updates and integration with open-access platforms will allow the database to serve as a reliable, dynamic resource for research, education, and evidence-based conservation planning