FAUNA SURVEYS

Spineless Wonders Macroinvertebrate and Herpetofauna Biodiversity Inventory Surveys

Scope - Spineless Wonders offers the most comprehensive macrofaunal (animals above 2.0mm in body size) sampling techniques that reward the client with a huge boost in biodiversity awareness of the conservation estate in their care by targeting the largest group of animals (97%). These are the macroinvertebrates and herpetofauna. David covers the whole south west corner of the State (see pie chart)

Value - This will easily be seen when the species count delivered by Spineless Wonders is divided by the dollars invested per survey. David does not only supply a report with a long Latin/Greek list of species (as most do not have common names), he augments this list with a corresponding, logically derived, list of common names and the all-important professional level photograph of the living animal. This forms the basis of a ‘guide book’ that can be built on in the future as different time slots are sampled. David prescribes at least three time slots for each conservation area at the highest reward times. In addition, David reserves enough time to respond to prime weather conditions as this can make a large difference to the ‘species revealed per dollar invested ratio’ for the client group or organization. 

Support – Spineless Wonders offers groups and organizations a training package that allows further structured survey work to continue into time slots outside of Spineless Wonders samples. David also offers the client the option to rent trapping materials and kit.