JDJCSET | Conservation Biology Service Learning Poster Session
Assessing and cataloguing species richness in the Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Wildlife/Conservation Biology
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Species richness and evenness are useful determinants when evaluating biodiversity within an area. There are many methods to collect this information, but camera trapping is one of the most useful methods because it requires minimal researcher present in the field. This allows for the most natural utilization of terrain by wildlife. Camera trapping methods were used at Clark's River National Wildlife Refuge to determine species richness and evenness at various sites across the refuge. Specifically, nine cameras were deployed at nine sites from the months of June to November of 2022. Camera data has been collected and is currently being analyzed.
Fall Scholars Week 2022 Event
Conservation Biology Service Learning Poster Session
Assessing and cataloguing species richness in the Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge
Species richness and evenness are useful determinants when evaluating biodiversity within an area. There are many methods to collect this information, but camera trapping is one of the most useful methods because it requires minimal researcher present in the field. This allows for the most natural utilization of terrain by wildlife. Camera trapping methods were used at Clark's River National Wildlife Refuge to determine species richness and evenness at various sites across the refuge. Specifically, nine cameras were deployed at nine sites from the months of June to November of 2022. Camera data has been collected and is currently being analyzed.