Challenges of Research Flashcards
What is the main purpose of research in forestry and natural resources?
To address specific problems in forestry and natural resources.
What are the objectives of studying invasive species and their ecological impact on forests?
Identify invasive species, assess competitive interactions, evaluate ecological consequences.
What are the challenges in studying invasive species?
Data availability, public perception and engagement, multifactorial interactions, temporal dynamics, variability in invasive traits, complexity of ecosystems, lag effects.
What is the focus of research on climate change influence on forest ecosystems?
Phenology changes and species range shifts.
What are the challenges in studying climate change effects on forests?
Climate variability, species-specific responses, complex interactions, migration mechanisms, species-specific traits.
What is the focus of research on the impacts of mining on forest ecosystems?
Biodiversity assessment, ecosystem services, community impact.
What are the challenges in assessing the impacts of mining on forests?
Access to study sites, scale of impact, complexity of ecosystem services, temporal dynamics, non-market values, conflicting interests, diverse community needs and practices, community engagement.
What are the challenges in forestry research in developing countries?
Lack of capacity among scientists, lack of good facilities, insufficient research funds, unavailability of information.
What does ‘lack of capacity’ mean in the context of forestry research?
Research is a luxury due to economic constraints; few scientists; multiple jobs; lack of training resources; little communication among scientists.
What does ‘lack of facilities’ refer to in forestry research?
Examples include sap flow measurement, access to vertebrate breeding habitat, passive recording devices, malaise traps adapted for canopy level.
What are the implications of insufficient research funds?
Major impediment to growth and development; limited scope and scale; reduced quality of research; ethical compromises; unsustainability.
What does ‘unavailability of information’ imply in forestry research?
Digital divide; access to academic journals.
What are the grand challenges in forestry research?
Achieving sustainable development, climate change, land use and land use change, protecting and restoring natural forests, rise in poverty rates and global population.
What are some contemporary and emerging issues in forestry research?
Technological applications like remote sensing, GIS, modeling and simulation, big data, mobile applications; ethical and legal compliance with laws.
Important Challenges in Research in Forestry and Natural Resources
- Invasive Species and Their Ecological Impact on Forests 2. Climate Change Influence on Forest Ecosystems 3. Impacts of Mining on Forest Ecosystems 4.
