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Data collection was carried out in the community of Lance Aux Epine, St. George. Samples were collected from Beach Lane and Point Drive. Surveys of '''<u>only</u>''' trees and shrubs adjacent or directly visible from the roadside were taken. | Data collection was carried out in the community of Lance Aux Epine, St. George. Samples were collected from Beach Lane and Point Drive. Surveys of '''<u>only</u>''' trees and shrubs adjacent or directly visible from the roadside were taken. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:57, 12 June 2025
Data collection was carried out in the community of Lance Aux Epine, St. George. Samples were collected from Beach Lane and Point Drive. Surveys of only trees and shrubs adjacent or directly visible from the roadside were taken.
This roadside sampling approach was selected for consistency, practicality and safety, allowing for a manageable yet representative assessment of the visible woody plant diversity along the main corridor of the Community.
Point Drive[edit | edit source]
Total plants observed: 164
Shannon Index (H'): 1.63
| Species | Count | Proportion (pᵢ) | -pᵢ * ln(pᵢ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Species A | 2 | 0.0122 | 0.0537 |
| Species B | 1 | 0.0061 | 0.0311 |
| Species C | 88 | 0.5366 | 0.3340 |
| Species D | 15 | 0.0915 | 0.2188 |
| Species E | 1 | 0.0061 | 0.0311 |
| Species F | 2 | 0.0122 | 0.0537 |
| Species G | 15 | 0.0915 | 0.2188 |
| Species H | 5 | 0.0305 | 0.1064 |
| Species I | 1 | 0.0061 | 0.0311 |
| Species J | 1 | 0.0061 | 0.0311 |
| Species K | 20 | 0.1220 | 0.2566 |
| Species L | 9 | 0.0549 | 0.1593 |
| Species M | 3 | 0.0183 | 0.0732 |
| Species N | 1 | 0.0061 | 0.0311 |
| H'=1.63 |
Beach Lane[edit | edit source]
Total plants observed: 115
Shannon Index (H'): 1.97
| Species | Count | Proportion (pᵢ) | -pᵢ * ln(pᵢ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Species A | 1 | 0.0087 | 0.0413 |
| Species B | 10 | 0.0870 | 0.2124 |
| Species C | 1 | 0.0087 | 0.0413 |
| Species D | 3 | 0.0261 | 0.0951 |
| Species E | 1 | 0.0087 | 0.0413 |
| Species F | 36 | 0.3130 | 0.3636 |
| Species G | 11 | 0.0957 | 0.2245 |
| Species H | 3 | 0.0261 | 0.0951 |
| Species I | 27 | 0.2348 | 0.3402 |
| Species J | 6 | 0.0522 | 0.1541 |
| Species K | 13 | 0.1130 | 0.2464 |
| Species L | 1 | 0.0087 | 0.0413 |
| Species M | 2 | 0.0174 | 0.0705 |
| H'=1.97 |