Ecology Flashcards
What does qualitative mean
Data relating to the general words and what they mean within surveys
What does quantitative mean
Data relating to numbers within surveys
What 3 things could cause incorrect assumptions when surveying
Equipment failure survey design incorrect(biased) and lack of experience
What does biotic mean
Living factors e.g animals plants that can affect data
What does Abiotic mean
Non living factors that can influence data
What are some examples of biotic factors
Organic matter, jelly fish, trees, bacteria
What are some examples of Abiotic factors
Climate, temperature, soil, humidity
What legislation works to promote and protect certain species
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
(WACA)
What does WACA stand for
The Wildlife and Countryside Act
1981
What year is WACA
1981
How many parts does WACA have
(Wildlife and Countryside Act)
Four main parts
What does part 1 of WACA cover
The protection of wildlife
All birds are under this act
And some species of plant and animals but not all
What does section one of WACA prohibit
The intentional killing, injuring or taking of any wild birds or damaging or destroying any wild birds nest and possession of wild birds dead or alive and their eggs
What is the section 4 exception in WACA
That if you can prove a bird had been disabled by non human actions and take for the sole purpose of helping and releasing when no longer disabled that’s ok
And it allows the killing of any wild bird that is seriously disabled (not by humans) and that is no chance of recovery
What does section 2 of WACA cover
It defines what’s meant by close seasons
What does section 3 of WACA cover
The types of designated areas of special protection and what/where they are