A Presentation made by the Ugandan team During the Closing Conference of the Conservation and Sustainable management of the Below Ground Biodiversity Project
The Stoughton Area School District is facing a cumulative budget shortfall of $8.4 million over the next four years due to rising costs and restricted funding. It is asking voters to approve two referendum questions in April 2010 - the first to exceed its revenue limit by a total of $3.9 million over four years to fund operations, and the second to issue $7.25 million in bonds to fund maintenance projects. If approved, the estimated tax impact would be an increase of $3.25-4.17 per week for a home valued between $175,000-225,000. The district has already cut $1 million in spending and 68 positions to address its financial problems.
Opportunities And Resources For Small Fruit AndJulie Zakes
This document discusses opportunities for small fruit and strawberry production in Illinois. It notes that the number of farmers markets in the US and Illinois has tripled in recent decades, providing marketing opportunities. Fresh fruit consumption in the US has declined slightly but some fruits like blueberries and strawberries have increased substantially. The document then provides details on production, imports, exports and per capita availability and consumption of blueberries and strawberries from 2004-2008. It also discusses bramble production including blackberries, raspberries and their growth habits, varieties and planting recommendations.
Body Gospel is a program that allows non-profit organizations to raise funds through fitness programs and product sales commissions. It includes fit club workout groups and home fitness challenges. As a coach, the non-profit can sell Body Gospel programs and products to earn a 25% commission, and also sell items through an online or church store. The application asks for organization and contact details and allows the non-profit to enroll with Team Beachbody as a valid 501(c)3 to participate.
Slides for a team away day setting out the context in which Manchester Metropolitan University's Learning and Research Technologies team works - includes some recent stats on outputs from projects delivered by the team.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations which can be shared on SlideShare. In just a few clicks, users can design beautiful, minimalist slideshows.
Jason Handa opened SmartMeds Pharmacy in 1997 with a goal of improving his patients' quality of life. He has expanded the pharmacy to offer specialized compounding and long-term care services. Handa has also developed technological platforms like SmartLink and SmartDoc to improve data accuracy, communication between doctors/nurses/pharmacists, and patient care coordination. These innovations allow SmartMeds pharmacy staff to focus on engaging patients and building trust.
PK06:Distribution of Soil Organisms in Diverse Tropical Ecosystems: The Impac...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
Peter Okoth presented on the distribution of soil organisms in diverse tropical ecosystems and the impact of land use on diversity. The study aimed to better understand the relationship between soil organisms and different land uses, and to use that knowledge to support ecosystem services. The hypothesis was that soil biological diversity decreases with land use intensification and change, from forests to croplands. Samples were collected from sites in several countries representing a land use gradient, and were analyzed for macro/meso fauna and microbes. Results showed significant differences in organism distributions between land uses, and relationships between certain organisms and soil chemical properties.
The Stoughton Area School District is facing a cumulative budget shortfall of $8.4 million over the next four years due to rising costs and restricted funding. It is asking voters to approve two referendum questions in April 2010 - the first to exceed its revenue limit by a total of $3.9 million over four years to fund operations, and the second to issue $7.25 million in bonds to fund maintenance projects. If approved, the estimated tax impact would be an increase of $3.25-4.17 per week for a home valued between $175,000-225,000. The district has already cut $1 million in spending and 68 positions to address its financial problems.
Opportunities And Resources For Small Fruit AndJulie Zakes
This document discusses opportunities for small fruit and strawberry production in Illinois. It notes that the number of farmers markets in the US and Illinois has tripled in recent decades, providing marketing opportunities. Fresh fruit consumption in the US has declined slightly but some fruits like blueberries and strawberries have increased substantially. The document then provides details on production, imports, exports and per capita availability and consumption of blueberries and strawberries from 2004-2008. It also discusses bramble production including blackberries, raspberries and their growth habits, varieties and planting recommendations.
Body Gospel is a program that allows non-profit organizations to raise funds through fitness programs and product sales commissions. It includes fit club workout groups and home fitness challenges. As a coach, the non-profit can sell Body Gospel programs and products to earn a 25% commission, and also sell items through an online or church store. The application asks for organization and contact details and allows the non-profit to enroll with Team Beachbody as a valid 501(c)3 to participate.
Slides for a team away day setting out the context in which Manchester Metropolitan University's Learning and Research Technologies team works - includes some recent stats on outputs from projects delivered by the team.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations which can be shared on SlideShare. In just a few clicks, users can design beautiful, minimalist slideshows.
Jason Handa opened SmartMeds Pharmacy in 1997 with a goal of improving his patients' quality of life. He has expanded the pharmacy to offer specialized compounding and long-term care services. Handa has also developed technological platforms like SmartLink and SmartDoc to improve data accuracy, communication between doctors/nurses/pharmacists, and patient care coordination. These innovations allow SmartMeds pharmacy staff to focus on engaging patients and building trust.
PK06:Distribution of Soil Organisms in Diverse Tropical Ecosystems: The Impac...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
Peter Okoth presented on the distribution of soil organisms in diverse tropical ecosystems and the impact of land use on diversity. The study aimed to better understand the relationship between soil organisms and different land uses, and to use that knowledge to support ecosystem services. The hypothesis was that soil biological diversity decreases with land use intensification and change, from forests to croplands. Samples were collected from sites in several countries representing a land use gradient, and were analyzed for macro/meso fauna and microbes. Results showed significant differences in organism distributions between land uses, and relationships between certain organisms and soil chemical properties.
Este documento discute la gestión de la información y el conocimiento en la teoría y la práctica. Explica que la gestión de la información implica organizar, localizar y hacer disponibles documentos en una organización, mientras que la gestión del conocimiento se refiere a la información continua y la gestión de competencias. También señala que la gestión de la información y el conocimiento busca optimizar el uso de los recursos de información para ayudar a una organización a lograr sus objetivos y garantizar que la información esté disponible cuando se necesite
This document summarizes a case conference about a 67-year-old Thai female patient who fell and injured her left wrist. Upon examination, her left wrist was swollen and deformed with limited range of motion due to pain. X-rays showed a closed fracture of the distal end of the left radius bone. The conference discussed classifying and treating distal radius fractures, including options for closed treatment with casting or surgical treatment with pins or plates. The plan for this patient was closed reduction of the wrist, application of a long arm cast, follow-up in one week, and home pain medication.
This document provides an overview of peering on the Internet. It defines peering as an agreement between two networks to exchange traffic directly rather than paying a transit provider. The benefits of peering include reduced costs and improved routing compared to using a transit provider. Networks can peer directly through private interconnections, or at public Internet exchanges where multiple networks meet to peer. Larger networks may transition from open peering policies that accept most peers, to more selective policies that only peer in mutually beneficial relationships.
The document discusses an exquisite collection of hand-embroidered pashmina shawls, stoles, carpets, and rugs created by artisans in the Himalayan valleys. These artisans are farmers in the summer and skilled craftsmen in the winter, passing their techniques down through generations to weave magical, mystical designs. The unique handmade stoles contrast with mass-produced varieties and are a tribute to the artisans' fine art. A wide choice of pashminas is available from casual daily wear stoles to intricately embroidered evening pieces in limited editions, each with the artisan's unique flair.
Artwork creation by a cognitive architecture integrating computational creati...Agnese Augello
The document proposes a cognitive architecture for modeling creative behavior in an artificial agent. The architecture is inspired by dual-process theory and integrates computational creativity approaches. It models the creative process as involving both implicit and explicit cognitive strategies. The focus of attention is used to drive idea generation by modulating the breadth of associations activated in memory. Creative styles emerge from the interaction of relaxed versus focused attention with flat versus peaked memory activation. The architecture is implemented using the PSI cognitive model to test different creative processes and strategies. Future work includes physically executing artworks and modeling the agent's personality.
La psicología forense es la intersección entre la psicología y el derecho. Estudia la conducta humana en contextos legales como la imputabilidad penal, la capacidad civil y las secuelas psicológicas. Los psicólogos forenses realizan evaluaciones, informes periciales y autopsias psicológicas para ayudar a jueces, fiscales y abogados a comprender factores psicológicos relevantes para casos criminales y civiles.
Este documento presenta una actividad de aprendizaje sobre la herramienta SOFIA PLUS del SENA. La actividad consiste en un recorrido virtual por Colombia representado por las diferentes regiones naturales, en cada una de las cuales los aprendices deben completar tareas relacionadas con funcionalidades de SOFIA PLUS como registro, formación, certificación e inscripción. Al completar las tareas en cada región, los aprendices obtienen un banderín que les permite avanzar hasta completar el recorrido y aprender a utilizar la herram
Soil organisms play an important role in carbon sequestration through processes like decomposition, humification, aggregation, and symbiosis. The document discusses how soil microbes and fauna contribute to tearing and cutting fresh litter, decomposition, and increasing soil carbon levels. Studies show soil carbon is correlated with forests and fallow lands that have high abundance and diversity of soil organisms. Increasing soil organisms can accelerate biological nitrogen fixation and decomposition, helping to sequester more carbon in soil and increase agricultural productivity.
Land use and community composition of arbusscular mycorrhizal fungi mabira fo...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
A Presentation made by the Ugandan team During the Closing Conference of the Conservation and Sustainable management of the Below Ground Biodiversity Project
El documento presenta los resultados de un proyecto financiado por el FMAM sobre la conservación y manejo sostenible de la biodiversidad del suelo. Muestra gráficas del número de nematodos encontrados en 300 gramos de suelo por uso de suelo y localidad, con mayores cantidades en selva y menor en maizal. Los sitios con mayor número de nematodos fueron San Fernando y López Mateos.
El documento presenta los resultados de un proyecto financiado por el FMAM sobre la conservación y manejo sostenible de la biodiversidad del suelo. Muestra gráficas del número de nematodos encontrados en 300 gramos de suelo por tipo de uso de suelo y localidad, con mayores cantidades en selva y menor en maizal.
El documento presenta los resultados de un proyecto financiado por el FMAM sobre la conservación y manejo sostenible de la biodiversidad del suelo. Muestra gráficas del número de nematodos encontrados en 300 gramos de suelo por uso de suelo y localidad. Los mayores números se encontraron en selva y los menores en maizal. Por localidad, los mayores números fueron en San Fernando y los menores en Carranza.
Land use effects on litter decomposition in tropical ecosystems in mexicoCSM _BGBD biodiversity
This study analyzed litter decomposition rates in different land uses in Mexico's Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve. Litter bags were placed in forest, agricultural, and pasture sites with varying levels of vegetation cover. After 6 months, the remaining litter weight and carbon/nitrogen content were measured. Pastures generally had the fastest decomposition rates, while maize crops were slowest. The site with the most vegetation cover (Lopez Mateos) saw slower decomposition than areas with less cover. Land use and litter quality influenced decomposition rates more than differences in vegetation cover alone. Further study is needed to understand the effects of microclimate and soil fauna on decomposition in this threatened protected area.
Nematode community structure as influenced by land use and intensity of culti...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This document appears to be a table containing numerical data across multiple rows and columns with labels such as "Table 3 C", "Land use", "Plantation forest", "Coffee", "Maize", "Napier", and "Natural forest". The table includes values such as "113 23 44" and labels such as "LSD (p<0.05))" and "benchmark sites". The data seems to be measuring and comparing different variables such as nematode maturity index across various land uses.
Diversity and ecology of macrofauna in land use mosaics embu and taita distri...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This study evaluated the effect of different land use types on macrofauna diversity in Embu and Taita, Kenya. Soil samples were collected using various methods to study macrofauna groups such as earthworms, termites, ants, and beetles. The results showed that macrofauna density was generally higher in arable systems than forests. Forests had higher densities of millipedes and woodlice than agroecosystems. Low diversity and density were found in coffee, tea, and mixed agricultural systems. Some macrofauna groups correlated with soil chemical properties. Embu had lower macrofauna diversity than Taita. The study demonstrated that land use intensification can impact macrofauna diversity
Diversity of ant species across a gradient of land use types in western ghats...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
The study examined ant diversity across different land use types in Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. Pitfall traps were used to sample ants in natural forest, grassland, cardamom plantation, acacia plantation, coffee plantation, and paddy fields during pre- and post-monsoon seasons. A total of 13 ant species were found, with the highest diversity in natural forests and lowest in paddy fields. Species composition and abundance varied between land use types and seasons. Pheidole was the most abundant genus across all sites.
Abundance and diversity of azotobacter and po4 solubilizing microorganisms i...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This study examined the abundance and diversity of nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Azotobacter) and phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms in different land use types in Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. The highest populations of Azotobacter and phosphate-solubilizing fungi were found in natural forests, while the lowest populations were found in grasslands and paddy fields. For phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, the highest populations were observed in natural forests and grasslands, and the lowest were in cardamom plantations. The results indicate that native ecosystems like natural forests harbor greater populations of these soil microorganisms important for nutrient cycling compared to agricultural systems.
Studies on microbial inoculation in the preparation of phospho compost using ...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This document discusses a study on using microbial inoculation to prepare phospho-compost from forest leaf litter. The study involved inoculating leaf litter with a microbial consortium including Trichurus spiralis, Trichoderma harzianum and Pleurotus sp. and comparing it to a control. Results found that the inoculated compost had higher organic carbon, total nitrogen, and NH4-N levels than the untreated control, indicating that microbial inoculation aided in the decomposition process and enriched the compost nutrients.
Farming practices and soil health arbsucular mcorrhizal fungi (amf) in maize ...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
1) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are widespread soil fungi that form symbiotic relationships with up to 80% of plant species and play key roles in ecosystem and agricultural soil health.
2) A study examined the effects of different soil management practices like inoculation with AMF, application of manure or mineral fertilizers, on maize yield, AMF colonization levels, and soil health in a low-fertility tropical soil.
3) The results showed that AMF inoculation enhanced maize yield only when combined with farmer practices using manure or mineral fertilizers, and all management practices maintained high levels of AMF colonization, indicating they did not negatively impact
Este documento discute la gestión de la información y el conocimiento en la teoría y la práctica. Explica que la gestión de la información implica organizar, localizar y hacer disponibles documentos en una organización, mientras que la gestión del conocimiento se refiere a la información continua y la gestión de competencias. También señala que la gestión de la información y el conocimiento busca optimizar el uso de los recursos de información para ayudar a una organización a lograr sus objetivos y garantizar que la información esté disponible cuando se necesite
This document summarizes a case conference about a 67-year-old Thai female patient who fell and injured her left wrist. Upon examination, her left wrist was swollen and deformed with limited range of motion due to pain. X-rays showed a closed fracture of the distal end of the left radius bone. The conference discussed classifying and treating distal radius fractures, including options for closed treatment with casting or surgical treatment with pins or plates. The plan for this patient was closed reduction of the wrist, application of a long arm cast, follow-up in one week, and home pain medication.
This document provides an overview of peering on the Internet. It defines peering as an agreement between two networks to exchange traffic directly rather than paying a transit provider. The benefits of peering include reduced costs and improved routing compared to using a transit provider. Networks can peer directly through private interconnections, or at public Internet exchanges where multiple networks meet to peer. Larger networks may transition from open peering policies that accept most peers, to more selective policies that only peer in mutually beneficial relationships.
The document discusses an exquisite collection of hand-embroidered pashmina shawls, stoles, carpets, and rugs created by artisans in the Himalayan valleys. These artisans are farmers in the summer and skilled craftsmen in the winter, passing their techniques down through generations to weave magical, mystical designs. The unique handmade stoles contrast with mass-produced varieties and are a tribute to the artisans' fine art. A wide choice of pashminas is available from casual daily wear stoles to intricately embroidered evening pieces in limited editions, each with the artisan's unique flair.
Artwork creation by a cognitive architecture integrating computational creati...Agnese Augello
The document proposes a cognitive architecture for modeling creative behavior in an artificial agent. The architecture is inspired by dual-process theory and integrates computational creativity approaches. It models the creative process as involving both implicit and explicit cognitive strategies. The focus of attention is used to drive idea generation by modulating the breadth of associations activated in memory. Creative styles emerge from the interaction of relaxed versus focused attention with flat versus peaked memory activation. The architecture is implemented using the PSI cognitive model to test different creative processes and strategies. Future work includes physically executing artworks and modeling the agent's personality.
La psicología forense es la intersección entre la psicología y el derecho. Estudia la conducta humana en contextos legales como la imputabilidad penal, la capacidad civil y las secuelas psicológicas. Los psicólogos forenses realizan evaluaciones, informes periciales y autopsias psicológicas para ayudar a jueces, fiscales y abogados a comprender factores psicológicos relevantes para casos criminales y civiles.
Este documento presenta una actividad de aprendizaje sobre la herramienta SOFIA PLUS del SENA. La actividad consiste en un recorrido virtual por Colombia representado por las diferentes regiones naturales, en cada una de las cuales los aprendices deben completar tareas relacionadas con funcionalidades de SOFIA PLUS como registro, formación, certificación e inscripción. Al completar las tareas en cada región, los aprendices obtienen un banderín que les permite avanzar hasta completar el recorrido y aprender a utilizar la herram
Soil organisms play an important role in carbon sequestration through processes like decomposition, humification, aggregation, and symbiosis. The document discusses how soil microbes and fauna contribute to tearing and cutting fresh litter, decomposition, and increasing soil carbon levels. Studies show soil carbon is correlated with forests and fallow lands that have high abundance and diversity of soil organisms. Increasing soil organisms can accelerate biological nitrogen fixation and decomposition, helping to sequester more carbon in soil and increase agricultural productivity.
Land use and community composition of arbusscular mycorrhizal fungi mabira fo...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
A Presentation made by the Ugandan team During the Closing Conference of the Conservation and Sustainable management of the Below Ground Biodiversity Project
El documento presenta los resultados de un proyecto financiado por el FMAM sobre la conservación y manejo sostenible de la biodiversidad del suelo. Muestra gráficas del número de nematodos encontrados en 300 gramos de suelo por uso de suelo y localidad, con mayores cantidades en selva y menor en maizal. Los sitios con mayor número de nematodos fueron San Fernando y López Mateos.
El documento presenta los resultados de un proyecto financiado por el FMAM sobre la conservación y manejo sostenible de la biodiversidad del suelo. Muestra gráficas del número de nematodos encontrados en 300 gramos de suelo por tipo de uso de suelo y localidad, con mayores cantidades en selva y menor en maizal.
El documento presenta los resultados de un proyecto financiado por el FMAM sobre la conservación y manejo sostenible de la biodiversidad del suelo. Muestra gráficas del número de nematodos encontrados en 300 gramos de suelo por uso de suelo y localidad. Los mayores números se encontraron en selva y los menores en maizal. Por localidad, los mayores números fueron en San Fernando y los menores en Carranza.
Land use effects on litter decomposition in tropical ecosystems in mexicoCSM _BGBD biodiversity
This study analyzed litter decomposition rates in different land uses in Mexico's Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve. Litter bags were placed in forest, agricultural, and pasture sites with varying levels of vegetation cover. After 6 months, the remaining litter weight and carbon/nitrogen content were measured. Pastures generally had the fastest decomposition rates, while maize crops were slowest. The site with the most vegetation cover (Lopez Mateos) saw slower decomposition than areas with less cover. Land use and litter quality influenced decomposition rates more than differences in vegetation cover alone. Further study is needed to understand the effects of microclimate and soil fauna on decomposition in this threatened protected area.
Nematode community structure as influenced by land use and intensity of culti...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This document appears to be a table containing numerical data across multiple rows and columns with labels such as "Table 3 C", "Land use", "Plantation forest", "Coffee", "Maize", "Napier", and "Natural forest". The table includes values such as "113 23 44" and labels such as "LSD (p<0.05))" and "benchmark sites". The data seems to be measuring and comparing different variables such as nematode maturity index across various land uses.
Diversity and ecology of macrofauna in land use mosaics embu and taita distri...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This study evaluated the effect of different land use types on macrofauna diversity in Embu and Taita, Kenya. Soil samples were collected using various methods to study macrofauna groups such as earthworms, termites, ants, and beetles. The results showed that macrofauna density was generally higher in arable systems than forests. Forests had higher densities of millipedes and woodlice than agroecosystems. Low diversity and density were found in coffee, tea, and mixed agricultural systems. Some macrofauna groups correlated with soil chemical properties. Embu had lower macrofauna diversity than Taita. The study demonstrated that land use intensification can impact macrofauna diversity
Diversity of ant species across a gradient of land use types in western ghats...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
The study examined ant diversity across different land use types in Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. Pitfall traps were used to sample ants in natural forest, grassland, cardamom plantation, acacia plantation, coffee plantation, and paddy fields during pre- and post-monsoon seasons. A total of 13 ant species were found, with the highest diversity in natural forests and lowest in paddy fields. Species composition and abundance varied between land use types and seasons. Pheidole was the most abundant genus across all sites.
Abundance and diversity of azotobacter and po4 solubilizing microorganisms i...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This study examined the abundance and diversity of nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Azotobacter) and phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms in different land use types in Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. The highest populations of Azotobacter and phosphate-solubilizing fungi were found in natural forests, while the lowest populations were found in grasslands and paddy fields. For phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, the highest populations were observed in natural forests and grasslands, and the lowest were in cardamom plantations. The results indicate that native ecosystems like natural forests harbor greater populations of these soil microorganisms important for nutrient cycling compared to agricultural systems.
Studies on microbial inoculation in the preparation of phospho compost using ...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This document discusses a study on using microbial inoculation to prepare phospho-compost from forest leaf litter. The study involved inoculating leaf litter with a microbial consortium including Trichurus spiralis, Trichoderma harzianum and Pleurotus sp. and comparing it to a control. Results found that the inoculated compost had higher organic carbon, total nitrogen, and NH4-N levels than the untreated control, indicating that microbial inoculation aided in the decomposition process and enriched the compost nutrients.
Farming practices and soil health arbsucular mcorrhizal fungi (amf) in maize ...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
1) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are widespread soil fungi that form symbiotic relationships with up to 80% of plant species and play key roles in ecosystem and agricultural soil health.
2) A study examined the effects of different soil management practices like inoculation with AMF, application of manure or mineral fertilizers, on maize yield, AMF colonization levels, and soil health in a low-fertility tropical soil.
3) The results showed that AMF inoculation enhanced maize yield only when combined with farmer practices using manure or mineral fertilizers, and all management practices maintained high levels of AMF colonization, indicating they did not negatively impact
Soil fauna and nutrient management for improving agricultural production thro...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
1) Farmers in Oumé, Côte d'Ivoire are facing decreasing soil fertility due to deforestation for cocoa and coffee farms. A study evaluated the effects of 9-month legume fallows using Pueraria phaseoloides and Cajanus cajan on soil properties, soil fauna, and subsequent maize growth.
2) The study found that legume fallows increased earthworm densities and diversity compared to a natural fallow control. Phytoparasitic nematode densities were also lower under legumes.
3) Maize yields were higher on legume fallow plots compared to the control, though not significantly for grain yield. Total biomass and 100
Diversity of termites along a gradient of land use type in a tropical forest ...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
(1) This study assessed termite diversity along a land use gradient in central western Côte d'Ivoire, including primary forest, fallow land, and areas subjected to different agricultural practices. Termite diversity decreased with increasing land use intensity.
(2) Cluster analysis identified three groups - primary forest and fallow had the highest diversity, moderately disturbed areas had intermediate diversity, and annual crop land had the lowest diversity.
(3) The highest species richness was found in fallow land and primary forest, while annual crop land had the fewest species. Termite diversity can indicate land use changes, with some termite groups adapted to disturbed areas and others characteristic of undisturbed habitats.
Termites diversity along a gradient of land use in a tropical forest margin, ...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This study assessed termite diversity along a land use gradient in mid-west Côte d'Ivoire. Termite samples were collected from different agroecosystems using standardized methods. Results showed that termite species richness decreased from natural habitats to more intensive agricultural systems. Cluster analysis grouped habitats into three categories based on termite composition: primary and secondary forests, fallows and older agricultural systems; transitional agricultural systems; and annual cropland. The study contributes to understanding how termite diversity responds to changes in land use and habitat modification.
Land use changes the structure of soil bacterial communities in the western a...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This study assessed the impact of land use changes on soil bacterial communities in the Western Amazon. Soil samples were collected from forest, secondary forest, crops and pasture land. Bacterial communities were analyzed using genetic techniques. The results showed that land use changes significantly altered the structure of soil bacterial communities through impacts on soil attributes like pH and nutrient levels. While many factors influenced community composition, differences in soil properties driven by land use were major determinants of bacterial community structure in this region.
OP25:Soliciting for prominence of belowground biodiversity conservation and m...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
1) The document reviews Uganda's policy framework for belowground biodiversity conservation and identifies gaps in coverage of belowground biodiversity.
2) Key findings include that while several policies address environmental conservation, coverage of belowground biodiversity is minimal. Four policy briefs were developed to address this.
3) Challenges to effective belowground biodiversity conservation in Uganda include lack of awareness, political interference, delays in policy ratification, and inadequate research and infrastructure. Recommendations focus on strengthening the policy framework and increasing capacity for belowground biodiversity management.
The document discusses the need for a national policy on the conservation and sustainable management of below ground biodiversity (BGBD) in Kenya. It provides justification for such a policy by explaining how reduced BGBD decreases agricultural productivity and resilience. It notes that over 90% of crop varieties and 5% of animal breeds are lost each year. The document outlines gaps in existing policy and the benefits a new policy could provide. It analyzes situational factors and proposes a strategic framework with the vision, mission, goals and specific objectives for a BGBD policy in Kenya.
OP26:Socio-Economic Characteristics, Impact Assessment and Policy Analysis of...CSM _BGBD biodiversity
This document summarizes a study on the socio-economic characteristics, impact assessment, and policy analysis of belowground biodiversity (BGBD) conservation projects in Lampung Province, Indonesia. The study examined 160 farmers over two surveys in 2007 and 2009. It analyzed changes in farming practices, knowledge of BGBD conservation, and perceptions. Key findings include improvements in knowledge of BGBD benefits but minimal increases in household incomes. The conclusions call for more landscape-level land use practices and awareness raising to increase economic welfare while conserving soil biota and scaling up BGBD conservation efforts.
OP26:Socio-Economic Characteristics, Impact Assessment and Policy Analysis of...
Changes in the diversity of assemblages of ground foraging ants in response to land use and agricultural intensification
1. Changes in the diversity of assemblages of ground-foraging ants in response to land use and agricultural intensification
1Anne M. Akol, 2Alan P. Lugoloobi, 3Mary J.N. Okwakol
1Department of Zoology, Makerere University, Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda; 2National Agricultural Research Laboratories-Kawanda, Box 7065, Kampala, Uganda; 3CSM-BGBD Project Uganda, Box 22474, Kampala, Uganda
Introduction Methods
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agricultural productivity have spurred new attention on soil resources, particularly how they tropical forest. The area comprises six broad land use types ranging from those used
could be improved and harnessed to sustain agricultural productivity. The challenge could be intensively in agriculture through medium intensity mixed cropping systems to less intensively
met by adopting more ecologically sound production practices that promote the activities of soil used intact forest. Ants were sampled using a combination of methods (monoliths, pitfall
biota, such as ants, that promote healthy soils. This study examined the impact of land-use traps, litter bags and from soil scrapes).
conversions and agricultural intensification on the diversity of ant communities in/on soil.
Results
Sixty-eight ant genera from six sub-families (Formicinae, Ponerinae, Myrmecinae, Dorylinae,
Dolichoderinae and Pseudomyrmecinae) were recovered. Ants of the Myrmecinae and
Ponerinae were the most prevalent while members of Dorylinae, Dolichoderinae and
Pseudomyrmecinae were less common.
Conversion of forest to other derived land-use forms and increasing agricultural intensification Forest-fallow interface
was associated with reduced richness and relative abundance of ants (Figures 1 and 2 Multiple cropping system sugarcane
respectively),
respectively) as well as changes in the composition of ant communities (Bray-Curtis Increasing intensification
distance metric and Ward clustering) (Figure 3)
Land use types Land use types
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Kobs = 18.366; df=5; P<0.01
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Land use intensification Land use intensification
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16 700 Kobs = 11 173 df 2 P<0 01
11.173; df=2; P<0.01
F2,93 = 11.447; P<0.001
14 R2 = 0.198
600
12
a 500
richness
10
abundance
400
8 b b
300
6 b
200
4
a
2 100
a
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high low m edium high low medium
Figure 1 [MCS = multiple cropping system] Figure 2
Figure 3
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Ground-foraging ant communities are sensitive to agricultural disturbance and may respond by showing
This work was made possible by the support received from UNEP/GEF under
changes in richness, relative abundance and/or composition. These responses may have implications
the auspices of the CSM-BGBD Project implemented by CIAT-TSBF
for the functioning of affected ecosystems