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Butterfly survey
This method measures the activity of an insect pollinator. Butterflies are specialist nectar feeders.
Grid-paper decay rate survey
Paper is a product derived from plants. This method uses paper to simulate naturally occurring organic material such as leaf litter.
Seed removal rate survey
Natural recruitment of seedlings can be dependent upon the rate of seed dispersal. This method measures the activity of seed dispersers in an area.
Leaf damage survey
The success of seedling growth is very dependent upon their exposure to these activities. Too much herbivory can lead to seedling death. By monitoring damage levels it is hoped we can deal with herbivore pressure before it is too late.
Invertebrate burrow survey
Monitoring the number of burrows in the soil can be a way to detect changes in soil health. Recording features of these burrows can also provide information about the diversity of burrowing invertebrates that live in the soil.
Web building spider survey
There is also an association between the number of webs and the number of spiders. This method provides an easy way to measure the numbers and diversity of spiders that build webs to catch their prey.
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