Quantitative Conservation of Vertebrates

Name: Quantitative Conservation of Vertebrates
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ISBN: 9781405182287

ISBN-10: 1405182288

ISBN-13: 9781405182287

Edition: 2008

Authors: Michael J. Conroy, John P. Carroll, Michael J. Conroy, John P. Carroll, Michael J. Conroy

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Description:

The conservation of vertebrate populations is a large component of many conservation projects and courses. This book offers a readable and comprehensive guide to conservation study techniques including the use of computer models, data analysis and study design, population monitoring, and decision making. The book is ideal for senior undergraduates undertaking their first research project and beginning graduate students.

Book details

List price: $116.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/27/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.80" wide x 9.70" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements


Companion website and CD-ROM



Introduction: the role of science in conservation



Basic concepts in scientific investigations for conservation



Using models in conservation biology



Models of population dynamics



Applying population models to conservation



Basics of study design and analysis



Conservation studies and monitoring programs



General principles of estimation



Occupancy (presence-Absence) analysis



Sample counts for abundance estimation



Distance sampling for estimating density and abundance



Capture-mark-recapture studies for estimating abundance and density



Estimation of survival from radiotelemetry, nesting success studies, and age distributions



Mack-recapture for estimating survival, recruitment, abundance, and movement rates



Analysis of habitat



Estimation of species richness and other community parameters



Integrating modeling monitoring for conservation



Elements of conservation decision making



Accounting for uncertainty in conservation decisions



Learning and adaptive management



Case study: decision modeling and adaptive management for declining grassland birds in the southeastern USA



Summary and recommendations


Literature cited


Glossary



Statistical and modeling programs available on the worldwide web



Other internet resources



Modeling and statistical notation



Key to abundance and parameter estimation


Index