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Tuesday 10 January 2012

Collect field specimens and enviromental data:252451

SO1: A list of the prescribed methods is provided that is appropriate to the area od operation.

AC1: Lion: in a mountain. Camp area of operation. Dart it . Move in a closed vehicle/ truck.

Fish: Specifies met. Put in cooler box. Different fish in different bags & water.

Insects: Catch in killer jar/ net. Put in jar. In formalin.

Butterfly: Catch with net if possible. Put in a killer jar with cotton wool at the bottom & in formalin. Put a mesh over it.

AC2: A selection is made of appropriate data collection methods as it applies to the types of data to be collected in the operational environment.

Log site, data type of animal, map it check population & make a diagram. check population after a week.

AC3: A range of environmental data or specimens is collected and records are made to ensure the usefulness of the data collected: Including but not limited to soil, invertebrates, vertebrates, vegetation, rainfall , temperature ect.


Animals that live in the ground. Log in witch site/ground you found him. See if they only occurred in that soil. Check if you can find the same animal in different soil. log his characteristics.

SO1: Applicable navigation techniques are used to reach the collection site as specified for data or specimen collection. Use of navigational equipment and maps.

AC1: Can use a map. But a GPS will give you the precise location. Can use a compass as well.

AC2: A record is made of the localities where the specimens will be collected.

Small animal/insects separate & put in killer jars with in formalin. Butterflies stick up on polystyrene.

SO3:AC1: Required specimens are collected: data obtained and/ or prepared using prescribed methods and procedures.
After collecting / sorting. in formalin - provide tags with all specification needed.

AC2: Record and relevant data are kept of the precise location where the specimens were collected.

Soil specimens- Identify water intake/ monitor soil in different weather conditions- take photo's to see how the soil changes.

AC3: Required environmental data is recorded using appropriate methods and equipment. Tree diameter, prevailing weather condition, and photographs taken..

When storing specimens use correct equipment for the specific specimens. Bottles, pol

AC4: A review is given of what constitutes ethical collecting  practices.

Specimen collected must be released in the same area/ habitat where it was collected.


AC5: Live specimens are released in area of origin where transportation and additional data collection is not required.

Fish- cooler box . Big animals- Dart - Big / closed cages. Insects - box with ventilation When transporting- This side up. fragile items ect.

SO4: AC1:Living specimens obtained for data collection purposes are transported correctly and humanely.

Handle specimens with care, provided tags. Bottles- make sure enough in formalin is added.

AC2: Dead specimens are suitably preserved

When sending- Make sure you follow the steps- Bubble rap. Stickers that specify its a specimen address & return address.

AC3: Specimens are suitably packaged according to organizational procedures.

Telephone number/ address of sender& receiver .Specimen code. Fragile stickers. That says its a specimen

AC4: Steps are taken to ensure that all relevant information accompanies the specimens.

Designated personal will give feedback on specimen you sent. When delivering make sure that the specimen is given to the correct person

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