Practical Methods In Ecology

Author : Peter A. Henderson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444312270

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There are few books available that provide a good introduction tothe methods and techniques for ecological research. This book willbe invaluable to lecturers teaching field courses and studentsundertaking project work in ecology. Each chapter will focus on an ecological technique. It will havean introductory section that describes the ecological principlesand theory. This will then be followed by example applications.These will focus on three most common habitats where teachers takestudents for fieldwork; the seashore, ponds and lakes, fields andwoodland. Gives specific worked examples from the main ecosystems usedfor undergraduate study - seashore, lakes/ponds, field andwoodland. Only introductory text specifically focused on fieldtechniques. Great 'how-to' guide that will show student exactly how tocarry out each method. Only text to emphasise the principles behind the techniques -taking a methods based approach rather than a taxonomic approach(eg chapters split into population measures, biodiversity measures,species richness measures rather than methods for invertebrates,methods for mammals, methods for birds etc). Greater emphasis on the equipment involved - how to make it,where to buy it. Good references to further reading and advancedtechniques.

Author : C. Philip Wheater,James R. Bell,Penny A. Cook
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470694282

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Practical Field Ecology by C. Philip Wheater,James R. Bell,Penny A. Cook Pdf

This book introduces experimental design and data analysis / interpretation as well as field monitoring skills for both plants and animals. Clearly structured throughout and written in a student-friendly manner, the main emphasis of the book concentrates on the techniques required to design a field based ecological survey and shows how to execute an appropriate sampling regime. The book evaluates appropriate methods, including the problems associated with various techniques and their inherent flaws (e.g. low sample sizes, large amount of field or laboratory work, high cost etc). This provides a resource base outlining details from the planning stage, into the field, guiding through sampling and finally through organism identification in the laboratory and computer based data analysis and interpretation. The text is divided into six distinct chapters. The first chapter covers planning, including health and safety together with information on a variety of statistical techniques for examining and analysing data. Following a chapter dealing with site characterisation and general aspects of species identification, subsequent chapters describe the techniques used to survey and census particular groups of organisms. The final chapter covers interpreting and presenting data and writing up the research. The emphasis here is on appropriate wording of interpretation and structure and content of the report.

Author : David Slingsby,Ceridwen Cook
Publisher : Palgrave
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Science
ISBN : 0333398130

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Author : Peter A. Henderson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781405102445

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Practical Methods in Ecology by Peter A. Henderson Pdf

There are few books available that provide a good introduction to the methods and techniques for ecological research. This book will be invaluable to lecturers teaching field courses and students undertaking project work in ecology. Each chapter will focus on an ecological technique. It will have an introductory section that describes the ecological principles and theory. This will then be followed by example applications. These will focus on three most common habitats where teachers take students for fieldwork; the seashore, ponds and lakes, fields and woodland. Gives specific worked examples from the main ecosystems used for undergraduate study - seashore, lakes/ponds, field and woodland. Only introductory text specifically focused on field techniques. Great 'how-to' guide that will show student exactly how to carry out each method. Only text to emphasise the principles behind the techniques - taking a methods based approach rather than a taxonomic approach (eg chapters split into population measures, biodiversity measures, species richness measures rather than methods for invertebrates, methods for mammals, methods for birds etc). Greater emphasis on the equipment involved - how to make it, where to buy it. Good references to further reading and advanced techniques.

Author : Reinette Biggs,Alta de Vos,Rika Preiser,Hayley Clements,Kristine Maciejewski,Maja Schlüter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000401516

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The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods for Social-Ecological Systems by Reinette Biggs,Alta de Vos,Rika Preiser,Hayley Clements,Kristine Maciejewski,Maja Schlüter Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods for Social-Ecological Systems provides a synthetic guide to the range of methods that can be employed in social-ecological systems (SES) research. The book is primarily targeted at graduate students, lecturers and researchers working on SES, and has been written in a style that is accessible to readers entering the field from a variety of different disciplinary backgrounds. Each chapter discusses the types of SES questions to which the particular methods are suited and the potential resources and skills required for their implementation, and provides practical examples of the application of the methods. In addition, the book contains a conceptual and practical introduction to SES research, a discussion of key gaps and frontiers in SES research methods, and a glossary of key terms in SES research. Contributions from 97 different authors, situated at SES research hubs in 16 countries around the world, including South Africa, Sweden, Germany and Australia, bring a wealth of expertise and experience to this book. The first book to provide a guide and introduction specifically focused on methods for studying SES, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of sustainability science, environmental management, global environmental change studies and environmental governance. The book will also be of interest to upper-level undergraduates and professionals working at the science–policy interface in the environmental arena.

Author : Rao K S,K.S. Rao
Publisher : Anmol Publications PVT. LTD.
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Ecology practical
ISBN : 8170417244

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Ecologists Have To Work With Living Systems And Various Environmental Parameters. Like The Naturalists, An Ecologist Has To Begin With Observations Of Plants And Animals In Natural Surroundings. A Great Deal Of Careful Observation Is Needed To Identify The Various Organisms And To Begin To Note The Major Food Chains. After The Food Chains Have Been Identified, The Ecologist Can Make More Detailed Measurements. Population Of Various Kinds Of Organisms Can Be Counted. The Amount Of Various Materials And Of Energy Passing Through Each Part Of The Ecosystems Can Be Calculated. Various Environmental Parameters Like Physio-Chemical Nature Of Three Basic Habitats Soil, Water And Air : Temperature, Light, Humidity, Ph, Wind Velocity Etc. Can Be Measured. Chemicals Such As Phosphates And Nitrogen Can Be Traced In Their Movements Through The Food Web. Relationships And Dependency Between Different Kinds Of Organisms Can Be Worked Out. This Knowledge Throw Light As To How The Earth S Biosphere Functions And What Its Needs Are.To Acquire Ecological Knowledge About Any Kind Of Ecosystem Of The Biosphere, The Ecologists Have To Use A Variety Of Tools And Techniques Of Other Sciences Like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Climatology, Sociology And Economics.The Present Book Deals With The Various Tools And Techniques Use In The Ecological Studies. The Methods Are Dealt Stepwise To Make Them Easy And Understandable.

Author : C. Philip Wheater,James R. Bell,Penny A. Cook
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470976708

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Practical Field Ecology by C. Philip Wheater,James R. Bell,Penny A. Cook Pdf

This book introduces experimental design and data analysis / interpretation as well as field monitoring skills for both plants and animals. Clearly structured throughout and written in a student-friendly manner, the main emphasis of the book concentrates on the techniques required to design a field based ecological survey and shows how to execute an appropriate sampling regime. The book evaluates appropriate methods, including the problems associated with various techniques and their inherent flaws (e.g. low sample sizes, large amount of field or laboratory work, high cost etc). This provides a resource base outlining details from the planning stage, into the field, guiding through sampling and finally through organism identification in the laboratory and computer based data analysis and interpretation. The text is divided into six distinct chapters. The first chapter covers planning, including health and safety together with information on a variety of statistical techniques for examining and analysing data. Following a chapter dealing with site characterisation and general aspects of species identification, subsequent chapters describe the techniques used to survey and census particular groups of organisms. The final chapter covers interpreting and presenting data and writing up the research. The emphasis here is on appropriate wording of interpretation and structure and content of the report.

Author : Lance H. Gunderson,Craig Reece Allen,C. S. Holling
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781610911337

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Foundations of Ecological Resilience by Lance H. Gunderson,Craig Reece Allen,C. S. Holling Pdf

Ecological resilience provides a theoretical foundation for understanding how complex systems adapt to and recover from localized disturbances like hurricanes, fires, pest outbreaks, and floods, as well as large-scale perturbations such as climate change. Ecologists have developed resilience theory over the past three decades in an effort to explain surprising and nonlinear dynamics of complex adaptive systems. Resilience theory is especially important to environmental scientists for its role in underpinning adaptive management approaches to ecosystem and resource management. Foundations of Ecological Resilience is a collection of the most important articles on the subject of ecological resilience—those writings that have defined and developed basic concepts in the field and help explain its importance and meaning for scientists and researchers. The book’s three sections cover articles that have shaped or defined the concepts and theories of resilience, including key papers that broke new conceptual ground and contributed novel ideas to the field; examples that demonstrate ecological resilience in a range of ecosystems; and articles that present practical methods for understanding and managing nonlinear ecosystem dynamics. Foundations of Ecological Resilience is an important contribution to our collective understanding of resilience and an invaluable resource for students and scholars in ecology, wildlife ecology, conservation biology, sustainability, environmental science, public policy, and related fields.

Author : Sarah E. Gergel,Monica G. Turner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387216133

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Learning Landscape Ecology by Sarah E. Gergel,Monica G. Turner Pdf

Filled with numerous exercises this practical guide provides a real hands-on approach to learning the essential concepts and techniques of landscape ecology. The knowledge gained enables students to usefully address landscape- level ecological and management issues. A variety of approaches are presented, including: group discussion, thought problems, written exercises, and modelling. Each exercise is categorised as to whether it is for individual, small group, or whole class study.

Author : Kristin Sharon Shrader-Frechette,Earl D. McCoy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1993-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521418614

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Method in Ecology by Kristin Sharon Shrader-Frechette,Earl D. McCoy Pdf

This book discusses the help ecology can and can't give in environmental problem solving.

Author : Luigi Boitani,Todd Fuller
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231501392

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Research Techniques in Animal Ecology by Luigi Boitani,Todd Fuller Pdf

The present biodiversity crisis is rife with opportunities to make important conservation decisions; however, the misuse or misapplication of the methods and techniques of animal ecology can have serious consequences for the survival of species. Still, there have been relatively few critical reviews of methodology in the field. This book provides an analysis of some of the most frequently used research techniques in animal ecology, identifying their limitations and misuses, as well as possible solutions to avoid such pitfalls. In the process, contributors to this volume present new perspectives on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Research Techniques in Animal Ecology is an overarching account of central theoretical and methodological controversies in the field, rather than a handbook on the minutiae of techniques. The editors have forged comprehensive presentations of key topics in animal ecology, such as territory and home range estimates, habitation evaluation, population viability analysis, GIS mapping, and measuring the dynamics of societies. Striking a careful balance, each chapter begins by assessing the shortcomings and misapplications of the techniques in question, followed by a thorough review of the current literature, and concluding with possible solutions and suggested guidelines for more robust investigations.

Author : Peter A. Henderson,T. R. E. Southwood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118895269

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Ecological Methods by Peter A. Henderson,T. R. E. Southwood Pdf

4th edition of this classic Ecology text Computational methods have largely been replaced by descriptions of the available software Includes procedure information for R software and other freely available software systems Now includes web references for equipment, software and detailed methodologies

Author : Karline Soetaert,Peter M. J. Herman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402086243

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A Practical Guide to Ecological Modelling by Karline Soetaert,Peter M. J. Herman Pdf

Mathematical modelling is an essential tool in present-day ecological research. Yet for many ecologists it is still problematic to apply modelling in their research. In our experience, the major problem is at the conceptual level: proper understanding of what a model is, how ecological relations can be translated consistently into mathematical equations, how models are solved, steady states calculated and interpreted. Many textbooks jump over these conceptual hurdles to dive into detailed formulations or the mathematics of solution. This book attempts to fill that gap. It introduces essential concepts for mathematical modelling, explains the mathematics behind the methods, and helps readers to implement models and obtain hands-on experience. Throughout the book, emphasis is laid on how to translate ecological questions into interpretable models in a practical way. The book aims to be an introductory textbook at the undergraduate-graduate level, but will also be useful to seduce experienced ecologists into the world of modelling. The range of ecological models treated is wide, from Lotka-Volterra type of principle-seeking models to environmental or ecosystem models, and including matrix models, lattice models and sequential decision models. All chapters contain a concise introduction into the theory, worked-out examples and exercises. All examples are implemented in the open-source package R, thus taking away problems of software availability for use of the book. All code used in the book is available on a dedicated website.

Author : M. Gilbertson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468414158

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Practical Ecology for Geography and Biology by M. Gilbertson Pdf

Our aim in writing this book is to provide students and teachers with a simple introductory text which deals with practical aspects of ecology, environmen tal biology and biogeography, emphasizing actual field and classroom investigations. Basic concepts and methods of survey, mapping and aerial photography, data collection and data analysis are described and discussed, in order to encourage students to identify and tackle worthwhile projects. The level at which this text is appropriate depends very much upon particular circumstances. The greater part lies within the scope of the sixth form and the first and second years of college, polytechnic and university courses in the British Isles and their equivalents overseas. All students inevitably meet difficulties in the identification of plant and animal species, particularly when they venture into unfamiliar habitats and regions. This is often the cause of unnecessary alarm. Many ecological principles or problems may be illustrated by reference to familiar species and habitats, such as are found in urban environments, as well as those areas of semi-natural vegetation favoured for field courses.

Author : Paul A. Rees
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128096079

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Examining Ecology by Paul A. Rees Pdf

Examining Ecology: Exercises in Environmental Biology and Conservation explains foundational ecological principles using a hands-on approach that features analyzing data, drawing graphs, and undertaking practical exercises that simulate field work. The book provides students and lecturers with real life examples to demonstrate basic principles. The book helps students, instructors, and those new to the field learn about the principles of ecology and conservation by completing a series of problems. Prior knowledge of the subject is not assumed; the work requires users to be able to perform simple calculations and draw graphs. Most of the exercises in the book have been used widely by the author’s own students over a number of years, and many are based on real data from published research. Exercises are succinct with a broad number of options, which is a unique feature among similar books on this topic. The book is primarily intended as a resource for students, academics, and instructors studying, teaching, and working in zoology, ecology, biology, wildlife conservation and management, ecophysiology, behavioural ecology, population biology and ecology, environmental biology, or environmental science. Students will be able to progress through the book attempting each exercise in a logical sequence, beginning with basic principles and working up to more complex exercises. Alternatively they may wish to focus on specific chapters on specialist areas, e.g., population dynamics. Many of the exercises introduce students to mathematical methods (calculations, use of formulae, drawing of graphs, calculating simple statistics). Other exercises simulate fieldwork projects, allowing users to ‘collect’ and analyze data which would take considerable time and effort to collect in the field. Facilitates learning about the principles of ecology and conservation biology through succinct, yet comprehensive real-life examples, problems, and exercises Features authoritatively and consistently written foundational content in biodiversity, ecophysiology, behavioral ecology, and more, as well as abundant and diverse cases for applied use Functions as a means of learning ecological and conservation-related principles by ‘doing’, e.g., by analyzing data, drawing graphs, and undertaking practical exercises that simulate field work, and more Features approximately 150 photos and figures created and produced by the author