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Carbon Footprint Definition – SALVIAS

What Does Carbon Footprint Mean?

What does carbon footprint mean? The answer to that question will depend on a person’s lifestyle and habits. However, if you want to understand the impact of your daily lifestyle on global warming, you need to know your own carbon footprint. You can use an online carbon footprint calculator to figure out how many tonnes of carbon dioxide your daily activities cause. The WWF and TerraPass websites each have calculators that allow you to estimate your carbon footprint and compare it to the average national footprint.

Carbon footprint is a way to measure how much CO2 you release into the atmosphere. It includes your transportation fuel use, the food and beauty products that you buy, and even the electricity required to power them. It also accounts for other greenhouse gases, such as methane and nitrous oxide. This is the most comprehensive way to determine how much of a carbon footprint your actions have on global warming. Carbon footprint is measured in tons of CO2e.

The first time we heard of the term, it was in a scientific paper published in 2008. Hundreds of references to this concept can be found in the ScienceDirect database. Some experts are proposing a more comprehensive term, called a climate footprint. This term encompasses the full range of greenhouse gases, including CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide. The concept has many facets, including climate change and how humans affect the environment.

SALVIAS Taxon Scrubber

Where can I find out more about TaxonScrubber?

Standalone application for automated standardization of taxonomy names, developed by SALVIAS. TaxonScrubber can also be used to restructure flat-file specimen data before importing it into a relational database by removing spelling errors in species names. TaxonScrubber can be used to error-check and reformat large numbers of taxonomic records, even though it was created primarily for standardizing inventory data for the SALVIAS plots database.

The workings of TaxonScrubber

It has four primary functions:

Concatenated fields can be broken apart. There are now separate fields for epithets and authorities. When a user enters the string “Quercus alba L.”, it is broken down into three fields: Genus, Species epithet, and Author. TaxonScrubber can separate a single name into up to two subspecific levels (e.g., Quercus alba var. gunnisonii Torr. fo. Rugosa).

Recognizing and removing standard annotations from documents. All of the botanical annotations in the TaxonScrubber database are available in Latin and English. “cf.” and other such annotations are removed and stored in a separate field, as are annotations like “aff.” and “vel. sp.” “cf” is used to denote informal annotations of uncertainty, such as question marks. An additional annotation field is created for any text that is not recognized as a standard annotation and flagged for the user’s inspection.

Spelling should be standardized. TaxonScrubber matches names to a list of validly published names after fields have been split and extraneous text removed (currently, TaxonScrubber uses a world list of plant names; however, later releases of TaxonScrubber will have the option of loading name lists for other taxa). Using TaxonScrubber’s “Hand scrub” utility, you can correct any remaining names to be in line with the standard world list after you’ve flagged those that match the standard list. At this point, unmatched names can be classified as morphospecies names (like Miconia sp.3) or indets (like Miconia sp.3) (e.g., Miconia sp.).

Higher taxonomy should be standardized. To ensure that all family names are standardized to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s TROPICOS database, TaxonScrubber is used. Users will be able to make changes to the higher taxonomy in future versions to accommodate new taxonomic concepts (for example, APG familial concepts; see The Angiosperm Phylogeny Website).

There are several “flag fields” that are generated by TaxonScrubber when it is scrubbing a taxon’s name, which indicate the status of the name’s components (Family, genus, specific epithet, etc). The formatted and cleaned file’s export can include or exclude these fields as needed.

Aspects of TaxonScrubber not previously mentioned

Organizing and maintaining a file system. Files imported by TaxonScrubber are renamed, backed up, and maintained by TaxonScrubber in the database. Until the user exports the scrubbed file and replaces the original, the original files are not touched during the scrubbing process.

Keeping track of the names of the people who contributed to the project. TaxonScrubber preserves the original names after scrubbing so that they can be compared to the “srubbed versions”. It is entirely up to the user whether or not to delete these fields after scrubbing them.

Hand-scrubbing. Tools for manual inspection of taxonomic fields are provided by TaxonScrubber, such as filters that display only records containing selected standard annotations, and matching to pull-down menus of standard names or names contained in the original file.

TaxonScrubber 1.1 includes a brand-new feature.

Synonyms and alternative taxonomies are matched to names. When the source taxonomy is also synonymized, TaxonScrubber version 1.1 allows for the loading of alternative reference taxonomies. In the current list, there is a provisional list of vascular plant species of the world (invalid names flagged, but no synonymy) as well as a synonymized checklist of the gymnosperms and flowering plants from Peru. See below for additional information. Over the next few months, additional regional and monographic reference taxonomies will be released.

Authorities are included in the standard name match. When it was first released, TaxonScrubber could only match epithets. It is possible that authorities will be matched as well, if they are present in the source data and reference taxonomies in Version 1.1.1.

The parsing of name components has been improved. A number of parsing issues that existed in TaxonScrubber’s initial release have been addressed. Abbreviations like “forma” and “filius” are now correctly distinguished by context in TaxonScrubber, for example (a rank indicator).

Taxonomic reference tables that are more compact. The taxonomy database has been halved in size thanks to a reorganization of reference tables and queries.

Terrestrial Ecology – What is an Ecology Ecosystem?

A system of living and non-living components is called an ecology ecosystem. This subset of ecology has roots in terrestrial ecology. In this article, we’ll explore what an ecosystem is and how it works. To help you understand how an ecosystem functions, consider this graphic. This diagram shows how a single nutrient cycle can affect the health of the entire ecosystem. The color codes represent the types of organisms in each system. They also represent the energy and nutrients that flow within each component.

Ecology is the study of living and non-living components

In general, ecology is concerned with the interactions of the various living and non-living components of an ecosystem. It examines the relationship between living organisms, their environments, and their genetic makeup. Ecology is also concerned with population structure, including the size, composition, and changes within a population over time. For example, the population size of a Karner blue butterfly depends on a specific plant in a particular area, and that plant affects the distribution of the butterflies.

Ecosystem is the study of living and non-living components

An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living components. It is a system, meaning everything is interdependent. The system cycles energy and nutrients throughout its components. Food chains and food webs illustrate these interactions. Ecosystems are made up of both biotic and abiotic components. The biotic components are living organisms, while the abiotic components include climate, nutrients, and other physical elements. The interactions between living and non-living parts of the ecosystem are what contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem.

It is a subset of ecology

The study of the relationships among living organisms and their environment is called ecology. Ecosystems are made up of two main factors: biotic and abiotic. Ecosystems are made up of living and non-living organisms that interact with each other. Ecology is a broad concept, encompassing the study of the environment as a whole, not just the interactions among specific species. This includes the effect of different biotic factors on an organism’s life and survival.

It is rooted in terrestrial ecology

Terrestrial ecosystems are land-based communities comprised of biotic and abiotic components that interact to sustain life. They include tundra, taigas, temperate deciduous forests, tropical rainforests, grasslands, and deserts. The temperature range and soil type of these environments determine the types of plants and animals found within them. The biotic and abiotic interactions of these communities are fundamental to maintaining the health and functioning of these ecosystems.

It is a branch of ecology

The study of ecosystems and the functioning of different systems is called ecology. It is a branch of ecology that studies organisms, their behavior, and their life cycles. It is closely related to evolutionary ecology, which studies the relationship between species and environmental conditions. For example, the study of animal behavior, reproductive cycles, and interactions among species is known as behavioral ecology. A study of individual psychology can reveal the psychological factors that affect the functioning of an ecosystem and help scientists make better decisions about how to protect it.

It uses Geographic Information Systems

GIS is an acronym for Geographic Information System. It’s a database that contains geographic data, including software tools for managing and analyzing that information. GIS is also a body of knowledge about related concepts and institutional organizations. When used appropriately, GIS can provide a vast amount of useful information to various organizations and projects. But how do they work? And what exactly are the benefits of GIS? Let’s look at a few examples.

It deals with global environmental problems

The issue of global environmental change is of great concern. The resulting changes are devastating to humankind, from depletion of fuelwood to the destruction of tropical forests. To solve these problems, the responsible authorities of nations must formulate appropriate laws and educate their people about the sustainable use of natural resources. The following are some of the key issues that are facing the world today. Understanding these issues will help us understand why and how global environmental problems have become so serious and important.

SALVIAS DATA DICTIONARY

Plot metadata

The following fields are downloaded when you select “download plot metadata”. These fields contain information pertaining to entire plots, such as locality, climate, soil, and methodology. Please pay particular attention to the field observation_type: values in this field affect intepretation of fields downloaded as plot data (from the PlotObservations table). See discussion below. Values from this table can be linked to the plot data (see next table) either using PLOT_ID or plot_code. PLOT_ID is preferable, however, as plot_code may repeat among different projects.


Field_name

Data_type

Value_list

Can be null?

Standardized_by_SALVIAS?

Comments

PLOT_ID
Integer
Autoincrement
No Added by database
Primary key; unique number for each plot
plot_code
Text


No

Yes (original codes supplied by user may be modified to avoid naming conflicts with other data sets)
Short code for plot; combination of project+plot_code is unique, but plot_code may repeat among different projects

major_geo

Text

Closed pick list (see Comments)

No
Yes
Values as follows: “South America”, “Europe”, “Africa”, “Trop.Asia, Oceania”, “North America”, “Central America” (includes Mexico), “Caribbean”, “Temperate Asia”. Based on values in Missouri Botanical Garden version of the “Alwyn Gentry 0.1 ha Transect Dataset”
country
Text
Closed pick list
No
Yes
Modified to correspond to names in SALVIAS lookup tables
pol1
Text

Yes
No
Next political division below country; i.e., state, province, or department. As provided by original data provider, but may be modified to correspond to names in SALVIAS lookup tables
pol2
Text

Yes
No
Next political division below pol1, i.e., county, district, municipio, depending on country. As provided by original data provider, but may be modified to correspond to names in SALVIAS lookup tables
locality_description
Text

Yes
No
Detailed description of locality
lat_decimal
Decimal

Yes
Yes
Latitude, in decimal degrees; may be parsed and converted if original value is text field and/or in different units
long_decimal
Decimal

Yes
Yes
Longitude, in decimal degrees; conversions as for lat_decimal
elev_m
Decimal

Yes
Yes
Elevation in meters; this and following two fields are parsed and converted if original data is text field, range, and/or non-metric
elev_max_m
Decimal

Yes
Yes
Maximum elevation in meters, if a range
elev_min_m
Decimal

Yes
Yes
Minimum elevation in meters, if a range
temp_c
Decimal

Yes
No
Mean annual temperature, in centrigrade
precip_mm
Decimal

Yes
No
Total annual precipitation, in mm
slope_aspect
Decimal

Yes
No
Aspect (compass direction) of slope, in degrees
slope_gradient
Decimal

Yes
No
Steepness of slope, in degrees
clay_percent
Decimal

Yes
No

silt_percent
Decimal

Yes
No

sand_percent
Decimal

Yes
No

soil_pH
Decimal

Yes
No

holdridge_life_zone
Text
Closed pick list
Yes
Yes
Long description of classification within Holdridge Life Zone system
life_zone_code
Text
Closed pick list
Yes
Yes
Short code for Holdridge Life Zone
observation_type
Text
Closed pick list:
“individuals”;
“species (individuals)”; “species (stems)” ; “species (percent cover)”;
“species (line_intercept)”; “species (presence)”

Yes
Yes
Important!  The value in this field affects interpretation of other fields in the plot data. Values as follows: “individuals”: all records in plot data with same OBSERVATION_ID correspond to a single individual; “species (individuals)”: all values in plot data with same OBSERVATION_ID represent a record of a single species, with total numbers of individuals recorded in the no_of_individuals field; “species (stems)”: as with  preceding, but may have one or more stem values for each species records, and stems do not map onto specific individuals (this format is unique to the Gentry transect dataset); “species (percent cover)”: all values in plot data with same OBSERVATION_ID represent a record of a single species, with proportional coverage of plot area recorded in the cover_percent field; “species (line_intercept)”: all values in plot data with same OBSERVATION_ID represent a record of a single species, with linear coverage along a center transect line in cm recorded in the field intercept_cm.  “species (presence)”: all values in plot data with same OBSERVATION_ID represent a record of a single species, with no abundance data provided.
plot_methodology
Text
Open pick list
Yes
Partially; user may select from list of standard descriptions, or supply new
“free form” summary of several aspects of methodology; typically a combined description of plot area, plot dimensions, size cufoff (if any), growth forms included or omitted,
plot_area_ha
Decimal

Yes
Yes
Will be NULL if sampling method is dimension less or linear
recensused
Text
“Yes”, “No”
Yes
Yes
If yes, then multiple censuses are available in plot data
date_start
Text

Yes
No

date_finish
Text

Yes
No



Plot data

Below are the fields downloaded when you select “download plot data”.  The downloaded table is a single flat file derived principally from two source tables: PlotObservations (containing either species- or individual-level observations, depending on the observation_type; see Plot metadata for more details), and Stems, containing stem-level attributes.  The downloaded table is thus in one-observation-per-stem format.  PlotObservations is linked one-to-many with the Stems table; thus values from field in the PlotObservations table will repeat if more than one record in exists in the Stems table for a given observation  in the PlotObservations table.  Use OBSERVATION_ID field to group stem values for individuals.  In interpreting taxonomy, please pay careful attention to the species_name_status field.

Field name
Data type
Value list
Can be null?
Standardized by SALVIAS?
Comments
OBSERVATION_ID
Integer
Autoincrement
No
Added by database
Primary key for main raw data table (PlotObservations); IMPORTANT: stem measurement are stored in a separate table linked many-to-one with the PlotObservations table; thus, OBSERVATION_ID will repeat if multiple stem values exist for a given individual. 
PLOT_ID
Integer

No
see PlotMetadata table, above
Foreign key, links to PlotMetadata table (table containing plot descriptions); unique number for each plot
plot_code
Text


see PlotMetadata table, above
Short code for plot; combination of project+plot_code is unique, but plot_code may repeat among different projects.  May function as foreign key, but PLOT_ID is safest.
census_no
Integer

Yes
Yes
1 is default; most plots are not recensused. Different censuses for same plot can be distinguished by unique combination of plot_code + census_no
census_date
Text

Yes
No
Date of census, if provided
subplot
Text

Yes
No
Code for subplot, line, or any other subsample  or subdivision of plot
individual_code
Text

Yes
No
Any code for individual, other than tag numbers (see tag1 and tag2, below) provided in original data.
ind_id
Text

Yes
Yes, if not supplied with original data for plots with observation_type = individuals
If observation_type=individuals (see data dictionary for PlotMetadata) this value uniquely identifies each individual.  Different records with same value of ind_id are separate stems for same individual.  If not supplied with original data, this field will be added by SALVIAS upon import to database.
tag1
Text

Yes
No
Original tree tag number
tag2
Text

Yes
No
Most recent tree tag number; if this value is not null, indicates original tag was lost;
x_position
Decimal

Yes
No
x coordinate in meters
y_position
Decimal

Yes
No
y coordinate in meters
voucher_string
Text

Yes
No
Text string for collector name and collector number of voucher specimen, if any, exactly as supplied in source data
coll_number
Text

Yes
Yes.  
Collection number as parsed by SALVIAS from voucher_string
collector_code
Text

Yes
Yes.  
Unique short code for collector, assigned by SALVIAS. (this field may not be populated for all datasets, if original data provider did not provide “key” to abbreviations in original voucher_string)
coll_lastname
Text

Yes
Yes.
 Collector’s last name (or names) as parsed by SALVIAS from voucher_string.  Or will be same as original if already stored separately in source database. (this field may not be populated for all datasets, if original data provider did not provide “key” to abbreviations in original voucher_string)
coll_firstname
Text
Open pick list
Yes
Yes
Senior collector’s first name, as parsed by SALVIAS (this field may not be populated for all datasets, if original data provider did not provide “key” to abbreviations in original voucher_string)
det_type
Text
Closed pick list:
“direct”, “indirect”, “unvouchered”, “default”
Yes
Yes
Important!  States how reference specimen has been associated with this individual.  Permits each record to be associated with a specimen voucher, and determinations to be updated automatically via herbarium specimens.
“direct” = specimen is collection of this individual; “indirect” = individual was referenced by data provider to specific collection of a different individual; “default” = individual is connected by shared morphospecies name to voucher specimen of a different individual;
“unvouchered” = no specimen vouchers (direct or otherwise) for this individual; species was never collected, and determination is presented as-is.
fam_status
Integer
Closed list: 0, 1
No
Yes
Status of family.  0 = “non-standard”; does not match any family in TROPICOS or IPNI databases.   1 = “standard”; matches to family in TROPICOS and/or IPNI.
gen_status
Integer
Closed list: 0, 1
No
Yes
Status of genus.  0 = “non-standard”; does not match any genus  in TROPICOS or IPNI databases.   1 = “standard”; matches to genus in TROPICOS and/or IPNI.
species_status
Integer
Closed pick list: 0, 1, 2, or 3
Yes
Yes
Important! Gives status of species name (binomial), as determined by SALVIAS TaxonScrubber.  If NULL, name was loaded as-is to database; either not “scrubbed”, or scrubbed by status not confirmed by inspection.

0 = “non-standard binomial”; does not match any name within TROPICOS or IPNI database, but apparently a latin binomial; in absence of evidence to contrary, should be assumed to be same species as all other individuals bearing same Genus+species string

1 = “standard binomial”; matches to name in TROPICOS and/or IPNI database. Does not mean names is “correct”, simply that it exists in taxonomic database.  User must determine validity of name; 

2 = “indet”, undetermined to species and is *not* a morphospecies, therefore does not necesarily match to other individuals bearing the same species string;

3 = “morphospecies”; has not been identified to a standard name, but original determiner asserts that all individuals bearing this species string represent to the same species within a given plot.
family
Text

Yes
Yes
Family name from TROPICOS database; matched by SALVIAS TaxonScrubber based on genus
genus
Text

Yes
Yes

Corrected genus name from SALVIAS TaxonScrubber; may or may not correspond to Genus portion of orig_species
specific_epithet
Text

Yes
Yes

Corrected specific epithet from SALVIAS TaxonScrubber; may or may not correspond to specific epithet in orig_species
specific_authority
Text

Yes
Yes

Corrected authority from SALVIAS TaxonScrubber; this field is usually only populated if original data (see orig_species field) contains authority
infra_rank_1
Text

Yes
Yes

Rank of determination below level of species, if any, as parsed by SALVIAS TaxonScrubber
infra_ep_1
Text

Yes
Yes

Epithet of determination below level of species, if any, as parsed by SALVIAS TaxonScrubber
cf_aff
Text
“cf.”, “aff.”
Yes
Yes
“cf.” or “aff.” annotations
habit
Text
Closed pick list; T = tree, H = hemiepiphyte, L = Liana, E = epiphyte, S = shrub, Hb = herb
Yes
Yes

Growth form. May be null, depending on information provided in original data.  Note that many data sets lump S under T.
no_of_individuals
Integer

Yes if observation_type =  “individuals”, “species (individuals)”, or “species (stems)”; otherwise No
Partially; see Comments

Important!  Number of individuals. Can sum by plot_code, OBSERVATION_ID, or taxon to obtain counts of individuals.  For  observation_type =”species-individuals”, equals total individuals for that species within the subplot; if have multiple stem records for each species (Gentry data only) then equals total individuals for first stem record only; for other stem records = 0.  For observation_type = “individuals” will be 1 for first stem for that individual, 0 for remaining stems of same individual.  For all other observation_type, will be NULL; see data dictionary for PlotMetadata.
cover_percent
Decimal


Yes
No
Percent cover (for observation_type=”species (percent cover)” only; see data dictionary for PlotMetadata)
intercept_cm
Decimal


Yes
No
Intercept along center line, in cm (for observation_type=”species (point intercept)” only; see data dictionary for PlotMetadata)
height_m
Decimal

Yes
No
Total height of individual, in meters
ht_first_branch_m
Decimal

Yes
No
Height to first branch, in meters
stem_tag1
Text

Yes
No Original stem tag number (if tags provided for individual stems, as opposed to entire tree)
stem_tag2
Text

Yes
No
Most recent stem tag number; if this value is not null, indicates original tag was lost
stem_dbh
Decimal

Yes
No
Diameter at breast height of this stem (usually taken at 1.3 meters, but may vary; see metadata files for this dataset)
basal_diam
Decimal

Yes
No
Diameter at ground level for this stem
stem_height_m
Decimal

Yes
No
Total height of this stem only, in meters. for this stem only.
stem_height_first_
branch_m
Decimal

Yes
No
Height to first branch, in meters. For this stem only.
stem_canopy_form
Text
Open pick list

Yes
No
See accompanying documents for particular dataset. Codes are specific to particular dataset, therefore no standardization enforced. Stem-level attribute.
stem_canopy_position
Text
Open pick list

Yes
No
See accompanying documents for particular dataset. Codes are specific to particular dataset, therefore no standardization enforced. Stem-level attribute.
stem_liana_infestation
Text
Open pick list

Yes
No
See accompanying documents for particular dataset. Codes are specific to particular dataset, therefore no standardization enforced. Stem-level attribute
notes
Text

Yes
No
Miscellaneous comments, relevant to this record
orig_family
Text

Yes
No
Original, unaltered text string of family from original data set, for comparison.  This field may be null if original dataset consisted of species name only
orig_species
Text

Yes
No
Original text string of species name from original dataset. If Genus, specific epithet, and/or authority were in separate fields in original dataset, these will appear concatenated in this field. Provided for comparison.

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You’ve probably heard of Botanicals, but what are they? What are their benefits and uses? Where can you find botanical information? Read on to learn more. There’s a world of information about herbs, plants, and botany to explore. This article will explore botanic gardens, botanicals and medicine. It will also discuss how you can learn about them, and how you can find them in a botanic garden near you.

Botanicals

Botany, also called plant science, biology, or phytology, is the study of plants. Botanist and phytologist are terms used to describe individuals who are involved in the study of plants. Botany is a branch of biology that is devoted to the study of plants. This branch of science is considered to be an area of specialization for the entire scientific community. Botanical Information’s content can be useful for both beginners and experts alike.

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The way of life in a country can affect the level of ecological consciousness of its population. In some countries, such as India, the majority of people are immersed in nature, but in others, this connection is limited to an occasional encounter with animals. Environmental consciousness is therefore critical for sustainable business. A recent study in Chuvash Republic analyzed the environmental consciousness of 460 workers of industrial companies. The study found that the level of ecological consciousness was high, and the participants’ understanding of nature and its role in human life was quite high. However, the level of environmental activity among the participants was not high.

Integrative frameworks

The development of ecologically-conscious societies and their transformation into sustainable systems requires the emergence of integrative frameworks. Social-ecological programs often depend on short-term funding opportunities and short-term interventions, but transformative change involves addressing the structural and behavioral level of society. To achieve such change, local, national, and international actors need to commit long-term to change their systems. Currently, funding structures reward projects that achieve rapid impacts, making the development of these frameworks challenging.

Altruism

Ecological awareness and altruism go hand-in-hand. Altruism involves a leap of faith in the hopes that those who receive the gift will reciprocate. But altruism is more than a theoretical concept: it can also result in action. To illustrate the connection between altruism and ecological awareness, consider the example of a ground squirrel warning another group of predators of the imminent threat of a hawk. In this case, the risky act is beneficial to the group as a whole.

Conservation

Increasing the level of public awareness about conservation and ecology is critical to the future of our planet. The destruction of forests worldwide is a serious problem. Human activity is destroying forest habitats at a rapid rate, including the production of wood, paper, and oil. Many species are in danger of extinction as a result of habitat loss. For this reason, the International Union for Conservation of Nature maintains a list of endangered species.

Environmental preservation

Ecology and environmental conservation refer to the protection of the earth and its resources. There are many environmental problems affecting humans today, including overpopulation, water pollution, ozone depletion, global warming, and deforestation. In addition, digital media may help to preserve our world’s resources. Here are some ways to protect our environment and promote ecological awareness. Environmental conservation is important for our well-being, and the digital media can be a valuable tool.