Biodiversity Indices

SLIDES on measuring Biodiversity & Indices

Why Measure Biodiversity

Diversity Indices, Quantitative Calcs: http://www.countrysideinfo.co.uk/simpsons.htm

Simpsons Diversity Indices D and E: One measure of richness and evenness

Shannon’s Diversity Indices D and E: another mathematical approach to indexing

Practice Spreadsheet for learning calculation of Simpson’s Index of Diversity

Scholarly article on Species Richness and Evenness in Plant Communities

Choosing and using diversity indices: insights for ecological applications from the German Biodiversity Exploratories

Estimating Tree Species Diversity on Four College Campuses in India Using Simpson’s Index