the conservation of species

According to the Project 1 findings

Bird Analysis reveals the diversity indices of a total number of bird species and variety in their distributions in the population under investigation. The graph depicts the cumulative sum of species versus survey quantity, with all birds recording an increasing cumulative statistic. The Punta Gorda species had the most, followed by Cockscomb, Belmopan, and Gallon Jug.

Assessing the diversity indices

Assessing the diversity indices of the four bird classes on the basis of Taxa, Individuals, Dominance, Shannon, and Equitability as demonstrated in table 1 of Diversity indices also reveal that Punta Cockscomb types are more dominant followed by Punta Gorda, Belmopan, and lastly Gallon Jug. This table gives a clear view of the sorts of perspectives of diversities exhibited by different varieties under study. The vegetation and land applies categories of the four types under study also showing various characteristics as demonstrated in the pie charts in veg. analysis. It is important to note that Cockscomb seems to exhibit a more diverse use of the land and vegetation followed by Belmopan, Punta Gorda and lastly Gallon Jug. In the second pictures representing pie charts on specific land acquisition for to be considered for conservation purposes, Gallon will lose most of its land for habitation followed by Punta Gorda, Cockscomb and lastly Belmopan.

Discussion

The results shown above represent various chances of survival of the species listed under study. This section will give a clear and concise discussion of the indicated outcomes and explain how they would impact the survival of each species in the area. It is important to note that the rankings of the organisms in terms of their survival are based on the specific metrics listed above. These kinds of birds exposed to higher risks of extinction would be recommended for an intervention measure within the conservation to ensure their survival (Macleod, Herzog, Maccormick & Evans, 2011).

First, and most importantly, the classes of birds considered to be less diversified as indicated in the case should be carefully selected for conservation. Basically, diversification of different kinds of animals helps them to endure the existing challenges in accordance with the rules of survival. This is in the view of the fact that such modifications renders the species to easily adapt to the environmental changes on basis of their adjusted attributes. As such, based on this case, Gallon Jug is conclusively recommended for conservation since the birds are inadequately diversified. Secondly, the total number of species in this case study would also determine the ranking of survival (Peet, 1975). A higher proportion thus implies a higher population of different kinds of birds in the community and this might as a result enhance their chances of survival. Thus, Gallon Jug would also be considered for conservation followed by Punta Gorda, Belmopan, and lastly Cockscomb. The variety of the species and vegetation use likewise boosts the chances for organisms’ survival consequently indicating that Gallon Jug have minimal likelihoods for existence as it has inadequately differentiated land use and vegetation.

Recommendations

Hence, this paper recommends the following rankings based on the factors as discussed above. First, Gallon Jug is entitled for the highest priority for conservation and considerable strategies should be installed in place to oversee the course. This should then be followed by Punta Gorda, Cockscomb and Belmopan in that order. It is however paramount that further research be conducted to establish how the size of the total land parcel reclaimed for conservation purposes can also adequately affect the ranking for the survival of the listed species listed in the discussion. In that regard, this definitely guarantees sustainable adaptations of the species within their selected ecologies.

References

O’Dea, N., Watson, J.E., & Whittaker, R.J. (2004). Rapid Assessment in Conservation Research: a Critique of Avifaunal Assessment Techniques Illustrated by Ecuadorian and Madagascan case study data. Diversity and Distributions, 10(1), 55-63.

Peet, R.K. (1975). Relative Diversity Indices. Ecology, 56(2), 496-498.