Investigation on the insect biodiversity of Bach Ma National Park in Thua-Thien, Hue Province
Objectives
- To provide the basis for the management of insect biodiversity in Bach Ma National Park.
Research Theme
Activities
- Field collections using portable and flexible insect nets and other equipment.
- Estimate species diversity using Williams Diversity Index, Shannon-Wiener, Simpson-Yule, and Berger-Parker Dominance Index.
Expected Outcomes
- Recommendations for best methods for assessing insect richness.
- Recommendations for better conservation of insects in Bach Ma national park.
Indicative Budget
Duration
Project site
- Thua-Thien Hue Province, Vietnam
ARCBC Remarks
- ARCBC will assign a supervisor. There already exist quite detailed accounts of the moths of Bach Ma and butterflies of Bach Ma. The proponents should make a thorough review of existing literature.
Coordinator
Laboratory of Zoology
Department of Biology
Faculty of Science
Hue University
27 Nguyen Hue St., Vietnam
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Le Trong Son
Tel: 8454-822-934
Fax: 8454-824-901
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Cooperating Agency |
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Laboratory of Botany and Zoology of Bach Ma National Park.
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Phu Loc Dic., Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam |
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