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Structure And Composition Of The Kennesaw State University Arboretum: Past And Present, Stephanie A. Roper
Structure And Composition Of The Kennesaw State University Arboretum: Past And Present, Stephanie A. Roper
Symposium of Student Scholars
The purpose of this study is to determine the trends in composition and structure of the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Arboretum, located on the Kennesaw Campus. To assess the trends, we identified the tree species, and measured the diameter (dbh) and locations of all stems including new growths (i.e. greater than 1cm dbh) in the permanent plot during the summer of 2014. Density, dominance, and frequency values were calculated and all trees were plotted from data collected in 2008, 2010, and 2014. Findings show that there have been an increase in Fagus grandifolia (beech), a significant decline in Cornus florida …
Visitor Behavior In The Living Treehouse At Zoo Atlanta, Montana Holland, Rena Roberson, Cassandra Teal, Krystal Bailey, Suma Mallavarapu, Lauren Taglialatela
Visitor Behavior In The Living Treehouse At Zoo Atlanta, Montana Holland, Rena Roberson, Cassandra Teal, Krystal Bailey, Suma Mallavarapu, Lauren Taglialatela
Symposium of Student Scholars
The aim of this project was to determine whether visitors utilize conservation and education displays in the Living Treehouse at Zoo Atlanta. Approximately 34% of visitors read displays and watched animals on exhibit. This subset of visitors spent significantly more time watching animals than reading displays [F(1, 44) = 15.62, p < 0.001, ƞ2 = 0.26]. Limited interaction with relatively static displays may not lead to the intended change in knowledge and conservation attitudes among zoo visitors. Interactive displays (instead of static signage) separated from animal exhibits may be more effective in attracting and holding attention and delivering conservation and …