Environmental conservation, whether tied to migration patterns, biodiversity, or the impact of agricultural policy and activity, relies in many respects on accurate data.

Whether a mobile-based system is the best choice in this context depends on many factors, including the distances that paper forms would need to travel, the availability of fixed and mobile networks, and the time-critical nature of the information.

The use of a mobile device also allows field personnel to travel with less equipment and reduces the need to transport printed reports between sites.