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Means of measuring conservation indicators

Oct 15th, 2007 by leb3

Measuring biodiversity indicators

  • Land pattern analysis
  • Field Checks
  • Similarity index
  • Point counts
  • Line transects
  • Pitfall traps
  • Release-capture
  • Foliage height and diversity
  • Animal species composition methods
  • DBH of sampled trees
  • Sampling of seed from native flora
  • Water: supply and quality
  • Key informant interviews
  • Aquatic species sampling
  • Genetic diversity measures

Measuring ecosystem service indicators

  • Soil health
  • Water: supply and quality
  • Key informant interviews
  • Farmer observation
  • Pollination
  • Harvestable goods
  • Water productivity
  • Most Significant Change (MSC) method
  • Carbon sequestration

Measuring degradation and resilience indicators

  • Land pattern analysis
  • Water: supply and quality
  • Key informant interviews
  • Farmer observation

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