A regional study won’t capture the actual population numbers of animals and birds. Some may seem to be endangered when they are actually not. How will this be addressed

The SREBA studies are mostly focused in understanding the spatial distribution to plants and animals in the region and will also provide some greater understanding of their relative abundance.

It is important to understand that there are stringent criteria about the information that is required before a species can be officially listed as threatened.  Scientists understand that recording numbers of animal and plants in one instance or site does not indicate the actual population or extent of a species, and this information is accumulated in multiple studies over time, or intensive targeted research.