proposal significance

    This study can help the students and faculty of the University of Massachusetts Amherst get a better understanding of the insect and invertebrate biodiversity found on the school’s campus. The information gathered in this study can also help understand the overall distribution and favored environments of the species found at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. INsects are the foundations of many ecosystems and understanding their biodiversity and distribution can be huge in promoting a healthy environment. Additional information that could be found in this study may include the effects of urban development on insect and invertebrate biodiversity, the effects of pollution on insect and invertebrate biodiversity, and the favorable soil quality and water availability of specific insects and invertebrates on our campus. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is trying to become a clean, and green campus and the understanding of the biodiversity, favorable habitats, and overall abundance of the insects on the campus is the next step in understanding how the students and faculty can make the University of Massachusetts Amherst a cleaner campus.