Abstract
This exercise 1 presents a scenario and raw data on a realistic conflict between parrot conservation and palm tree harvest. It requires that students analyze data very comparable to what would be gathered in the field, to: 1) construct a life tables for the palm and parrot, 2) extract vital statistics about both the palm and parrot population from the life tables, 3) estimate maximum sustainable yield for both species, and 4) make a decision about the sustainability of harvest intensity. It illustrates the importance of data analysis skills for conservation.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Lessons in Conservation |
Volume | 8 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Management strategies
- Palms
- Parrots
- Sustainable harvest levels
DC Disciplines
- Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology
- Biology