Analysis

The classification method and the ordination method are two major approaches to sampling designs for a wildlife survey or vegetation analysis. Classification counts a complete list of plants or animals in a small area sampling of a greater area that is mostly homogenous. The findings can be multiplied from the small area into numbers that represent the larger area. The ordination method focuses on timber surveys and disregards patterns and composition. It uses floristic continua or environmental gradients, and is quantitative.

Data Collection Methods Utilized by Experts

The most basic data collections are simply the numbers of individuals representing each species in the area. The abundance of the class is labeled from very sparse to very numerous. The scales are difficult to use accurately, and the compiled data should be interpreted with that in mind. There are a plethora of data collection methods, and none are exactly accurate. Multiple studies in a short period produces data that can be averaged for greater accuracy.

Wildlife Surveys Monitor Trends, Helpful for Species Management

Wildlife surveys can be performed for species management, long-term trends, monitoring existing management activities and ensuring that all the current efforts are fruitful. The main species we examine are resident and migratory birds, carnivores and game animals, and prey species like reptiles, insects and rodents. Wildlife surveys are performed often and at short intervals, the data compiled is more accurate with multiple surveys. The information compiled during the wildlife surveys helps create a safe environment for vegetation during your project.

Vegetation Analysis to Understand Growing Conditions

Physiognomic characteristic analysis is a great tool when conducting a vegetation analysis. In a typical forest ecosystem, one can use the strata — the tree layer, shrub layer, herb layer and moss and lichen layer to ascertain the details of the existing system. If performed during the proper season, the plants involved in the analysis will be readily identifiable. A vegetation analysis helps us understand the ideal growing conditions because the plants are already growing there. That gives us a baseline for the levels we need to maintain throughout the project.

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