Download the BNS and NRGT template forms

The BNS and NRGT template forms can be found in the public library called "Wildlife Conservation Society" on KoboToolbox. You can download them directly here :

Follow these steps to use the template: 

  1. Download the template: Open the link above, click on the three dots "More actions" and select "Download XLS".
  2. Adapt the template: Open the template in Excel and make the necessary adjustments for your context. 
    1. What change can be done in the template:

      • Add questions (the 'name' of new questions should be in english)

      • Add, delete or edit choices (the 'name' of new choices should be in english)

      • Edit the labels and hints

      • Add languages (add labels column)

    2. What must not be done:

      • Delete any column

      • Delete any question/line from the survey tab

      • Change variable names or types (columns 'name' and 'type')

      • Change anything in the column required, relevant, or calculation

      • Group existing questions

  3. Validate the form: Check that your form is compatible with the database using the BNS & NRGT Form Validator.
  4. Upload the form: In your KoboToolbox account, click on the blue button "NEW" and select "Upload XLS form". Drag and drop the form, then deploy it.
  5. Share the form: Open the "Settings" of the form, select "Sharing" and click on "Add user". Enter "wcs", select "View Form" and "View Submissions", and click on "Grant Permissions". 

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