Measuring And Monitoring Biological Diversity

Author : Ronald Heyer,Maureen A. Donnelly,Mercedes Foster,Roy Mcdiarmid
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781588344373

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Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity by Ronald Heyer,Maureen A. Donnelly,Mercedes Foster,Roy Mcdiarmid Pdf

Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of standard methods for biodiversity sampling of amphibians, with information on analyzing and using data that will interest biologists in general. In this manual, nearly fifty herpetologists recommend ten standard sampling procedures for measuring and monitoring amphibian and many other populations. The contributors discuss each procedure, along with the circumstances for its appropriate use. In addition, they provide a detailed protocol for each procedure's implementation, a list of necessary equipment and personnel, and suggestions for analyzing the data. The data obtained using these standard methods are comparable across sites and through time and, as a result, are extremely useful for making decisions about habitat protection, sustained use, and restoration—decisions that are particularly relevant for threatened amphibian populations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : OCLC:637696242

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Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity:standard Methods of Amphibians by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Lee Gaines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : WISC:89066981515

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Monitoring Biodiversity by William Lee Gaines Pdf

Author : Anne E. Magurran,Brian J. McGill
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780199580668

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Biological Diversity by Anne E. Magurran,Brian J. McGill Pdf

This book provides an up to date review of the methods of measuring and assessing biological diversity, together with their application.

Author : Anne E. Magurran
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118687925

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Measuring Biological Diversity by Anne E. Magurran Pdf

This accessible and timely book provides a comprehensive overview of how to measure biodiversity. The book highlights new developments, including innovative approaches to measuring taxonomic distinctness and estimating species richness, and evaluates these alongside traditional methods such as species abundance distributions, and diversity and evenness statistics. Helps the reader quantify and interpret patterns of ecological diversity, focusing on the measurement and estimation of species richness and abundance. Explores the concept of ecological diversity, bringing new perspectives to a field beset by contradictory views and advice. Discussion spans issues such as the meaning of community in the context of ecological diversity, scales of diversity and distribution of diversity among taxa Highlights advances in measurement paying particular attention to new techniques such as species richness estimation, application of measures of diversity to conservation and environmental management and addressing sampling issues Includes worked examples of key methods in helping people to understand the techniques and use available computer packages more effectively

Author : David L. Hawksworth,Royal Society (Great Britain)
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1995-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0412752204

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Biodiversity by David L. Hawksworth,Royal Society (Great Britain) Pdf

Leading experts on the field of biodiversity examine examples from a wide range of organism groups. Their approaches include the latest molecular and phylogenetic techniques through to the selection of indicator data and aspects of sampling. This paperback edition has been published for students on 'biodiversity' related courses.

Author : Timothy J. B. Boyle,B. Boontawee
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 9789798764011

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Measuring and Monitoring Biodiversity in Tropical and Temperate Forests by Timothy J. B. Boyle,B. Boontawee Pdf

Author : Wilson De
Publisher : Smithsonian
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1996-08-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1560986379

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MEASURING MONIT BIO DIV PB by Wilson De Pdf

"Provides a comprehensive manual for designing and implementing inventories of mammalian biodiversity anywhere in the world and for any group, from rodents to open-country grazers." -- Back cover.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Ants
ISBN : OCLC:1357513815

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Ants by Anonim Pdf

Numbering more than nine thousand described species, ants rank among the most abundant and widespread of insect groups, the collective weight of ants in tropical forests and grasslands may constitute as much as 10 to 15 percent of the animal biomass. Written by thirty leading ant biologists, this comprehensive book describes procedures for surveying the diversity of ground-dwelling ants. It introduces a standardized protocol for collecting ant samples in any part of the world and for conducting repeated sampling over time, which enables researchers to analyze global and long-term patterns. Covering aspects of ant ecology and taxonomy, species identification, specimen preparation, and sources of sampling equipment, this book provides the necessary foundation for readers from a wide range of backgrounds.

Author : David Lindenmayer,Philip Gibbons
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643103597

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Biodiversity Monitoring in Australia by David Lindenmayer,Philip Gibbons Pdf

Ecological and biodiversity-based monitoring has been marked by an appalling lack of effectiveness and lack of success in Australia for more than 40 years, despite the billions of dollars that are invested in biodiversity conservation annually. What can be done to rectify this situation? This book tackles many aspects of the problem of biodiversity monitoring. It arose from a major workshop held at The Australian National University in February 2011, attended by leaders in the science, policy-making and management arenas of biodiversity conservation. The diversity of participants was deliberate – successful biodiversity monitoring is dependent on partnerships among people with different kinds of expertise. Chapter contributors examine what has led to successful monitoring, the key problems with biodiversity monitoring and practical solutions to those problems. By capturing critical insights into successes, failures and solutions, the authors provide high-level guidance for important initiatives such as the National Biodiversity Strategy, similar kinds of conservation initiatives in state government agencies, as well as non-government organisations that aim to improve conservation outcomes in Australia. Ultimately, the authors hope to considerably improve the quality and effectiveness of biodiversity monitoring in Australia, and to arrest the decline of biodiversity.

Author : AGOSTI D
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000-11-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015049672002

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ANTS by AGOSTI D Pdf

Numbering more than nine thousand described species, ants rank among the most abundant and widespread groups. The collective weight of ants in tropical forests and grasslands may constitute as much as 10 to 15 percent of the animal biomass. Ground-dwelling ants are major invertebrate predators in some areas, and they also have profound effects on flora because of their prodigious ability to consume plants, disperse seeds, and enrich the soil. Interacting with other organisms at every level, ants are ubiquitous, diverse, easy to collect, and sensitive to environmental change -- all attributes that make them well suited to biodiversity studies. Written by thirty leading ant biologists, this comprehensive book describes procedures for surveying the diversity of ground-dwelling ants. It introduces a standardized protocol for collecting ant samples in any part of the world and for conducting repeated sampling over time, which enables researchers to analyze global and longterm patterns. Chapters compare ant diversity to the diversity of other organisms and explain the value of ant studies in monitoring ecosystem change in diverse regions, including Madagascar, Malaysia, India, and Brazil. Covering aspects of ant ecology and taxonomy, species identification, specimen preparation, and sources of sampling equipment, this book provides the necessary foundation for readers from a wide range of backgrounds. It is indispensable not only to ant researchers but also to entomologists, conservationists, students, land managers, and others who assess biodiversity or environmental impacts.

Author : L. N. Petrov
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1590335287

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Biological Diversity by L. N. Petrov Pdf

One of the cornerstones of life's wonders is the vast array of species filling the planet. From plants to animals to humans, there is no shortage of beings to provide 'spice of life' variety is said to be. Periodically, scientists announce the discovery of a 'new' form of life, so it seems as if Earth is capable of producing new species just to keep us on our toes. At times, the immense breadth of living things can even feel overwhelming, as one pauses to ponder how numerically insignificant humans are when compared to the insect population. Given the biological diversity of the planet, it is incumbent upon humans to safeguard the natural beauty of the environment. To that end, conservation takes on special importance, necessitating the balancing of industrial expansion with preserving the flora and fauna surrounding us. This book is an important tool in understanding and researching the many different life forms spanning the globe. Collected here is a substantial and carefully selected listing of relevant literature on biological diversity and its conservation. Following this bibliography are author, title, and subject indexes to allow for further access to this information. The sheer bulk of the works about biological diversity can be so intimidating that a book such as this one becomes useful in sorting through the resources about the importance of life's variety.

Author : Gene Likens,David Lindenmayer
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781486308934

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Effective Ecological Monitoring by Gene Likens,David Lindenmayer Pdf

Long-term monitoring programs are fundamental to understanding the natural environment and managing major environmental problems. Yet they are often done very poorly and ineffectively. This second edition of the highly acclaimed Effective Ecological Monitoring describes what makes monitoring programs successful and how to ensure that long-term monitoring studies persist. The book has been fully revised and updated but remains concise, illustrating key aspects of effective monitoring with case studies and examples. It includes new sections comparing surveillance-based and question-based monitoring, analysing environmental observation networks, and provides examples of adaptive monitoring. Based on the authors’ 80 years of collective experience in running long-term research and monitoring programs, Effective Ecological Monitoring is a valuable resource for the natural resource management, ecological and environmental science and policy communities.

Author : W. Ronald Heyer
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1994-02-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015031855482

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MEAS MONIT AMPHIBIANS by W. Ronald Heyer Pdf

As the Earth's number of species decreases, biologists have been concerned particularly with general decline in amphibian populations, viewing them as particularly sensitive indicators of the health of the environment. Yet one of the most difficult problems in conservation biology is the lack of baseline data against which to measure population changes. Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of standard methods for biodiversity sampling of amphibians, with information on analyzing and using data that will interest biologists in general. In this manual, nearly fifty herpetologists recommend ten standard sampling procedures for measuring and monitoring amphibian and many other populations. The contributors discuss each procedure, along with the circumstances for its appropriate use. In addition, they provide a detailed protocol for each procedure's implementation, a list of necessary equipment and personnel, and suggestions for analyzing the data. The data obtained using these standard methods are comparable across sites and through time and, as a result, are extremely useful for making decisions about habitat protection, sustained use, and restoration - decisions that are particularly relevant for threatened amphibian populations.

Author : Roy W. McDiarmid,Mercedes S. Foster,Craig Guyer,Neil Chernoff,J. Whitfield Gibbons
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520266711

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Reptile Biodiversity by Roy W. McDiarmid,Mercedes S. Foster,Craig Guyer,Neil Chernoff,J. Whitfield Gibbons Pdf

“Authoritative and comprehensive—provides an up-to-date description of the tool box of methods for inventorying and monitoring the diverse spectrum of reptiles. All biodiversity scientists will want to have it during project planning and as study progresses. A must for field biologists, conservation planners, and biodiversity managers.”—Jay M. Savage, San Diego State University “Kudos to the editors and contributors to this book. From the perspective of a non-ecologist such as myself, who only occasionally needs to intensively sample a particular site or habitat, the quality and clarity of this book has been well worth the wait.”—Jack W. Sites, Jr.