Wildlife Ecology Conservation And Management

Author : John M. Fryxell,Anthony R. E. Sinclair,Graeme Caughley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118348192

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Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management by John M. Fryxell,Anthony R. E. Sinclair,Graeme Caughley Pdf

To understand modern principles of sustainable management and the conservation of wildlife species requires intimate knowledge about demography, animal behavior, and ecosystem dynamics. With emphasis on practical application and quantitative skill development, this book weaves together these disparate elements in a single coherent textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students. It reviews analytical techniques, explaining the mathematical and statistical principles behind them, and shows how these can be used to formulate realistic objectives within an ecological framework. This third edition is comprehensive and up-to-date, and includes: Brand new chapters that disseminate rapidly developing topics in the field: habitat use and selection; habitat fragmentation, movement, and corridors; population viability. analysis, the consequences of climate change; and evolutionary responses to disturbance A thorough updating of all chapters to present important areas of wildlife research and management with recent developments and examples. A new online study aid – a wide variety of downloadable computer programs in the freeware packages R and Mathcad, available through a companion website. Worked examples enable readers to practice calculations explained in the text and to develop a solid understanding of key statistical procedures and population models commonly used in wildlife ecology and management. The first half of the book provides a solid background in key ecological concepts. The second half uses these concepts to develop a deeper understanding of the principles underlying wildlife management and conservation. Global examples of real-life management situations provide a broad perspective on the international problems of conservation, and detailed case histories demonstrate concepts and quantitative analyses. This third edition is also valuable to professional wildlife managers, park rangers, biological resource managers, and those working in ecotourism.

Author : Anthony R. E. Sinclair,John M. Fryxell,Graeme Caughley
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444309133

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Wildlife Ecology, Conservation and Management by Anthony R. E. Sinclair,John M. Fryxell,Graeme Caughley Pdf

The second edition of Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management provides a thorough introduction to general ecological principles and examines how they can be applied to wildlife management and conservation. Expanded and updated, this second edition includes new chapters on understanding ecosystems and the use of computer models in wildlife management Gives a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of ecology including the latest theories on population dynamics and conservation Reviews practical applications and techniques and how these can be used to formulate realistic objectives with in an ecological framework Examples of real-life management situations from around the world provide a broad perspective on the international problems of conservation Worked examples on CD enable students to practice calculations explained in the text Artwork from the book is available to instructors online at www.blackwellpublishing.com/sinclair. An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at [email protected] for more information. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : Anthony R. E. Sinclair,John M. Fryxell,Graeme Caughley
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781405107372

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Wildlife Ecology, Conservation and Management by Anthony R. E. Sinclair,John M. Fryxell,Graeme Caughley Pdf

The second edition of Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management provides a thorough introduction to general ecological principles and examines how they can be applied to wildlife management and conservation. Expanded and updated, this second edition includes new chapters on understanding ecosystems and the use of computer models in wildlife management Gives a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of ecology including the latest theories on population dynamics and conservation Reviews practical applications and techniques and how these can be used to formulate realistic objectives with in an ecological framework Examples of real-life management situations from around the world provide a broad perspective on the international problems of conservation Worked examples on CD enable students to practice calculations explained in the text Artwork from the book is available to instructors online at www.blackwellpublishing.com/sinclair. An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at [email protected] for more information. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : John M. Fryxell,Graeme Caughley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:746471758

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Wildlife Ecology, Conservation and Management by John M. Fryxell,Graeme Caughley Pdf

Author : Raul Valdez,José Alfonso Ortega-Santos
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781623497231

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Wildlife Ecology and Management in Mexico by Raul Valdez,José Alfonso Ortega-Santos Pdf

Mexico is the fourteenth largest country in the world and ranks fifth in biodiversity. Located in the transition zone between the temperate and tropical regions of North and South America, Mexico is an important migratory corridor for wildlife and also provides wintering habitat for several species of bats, monarch butterflies, and temperate North American nesting birds. Mexico faces several challenges to wildlife management and conservation efforts. While there is increased public education and acknowledgment of the valuable benefits wildlife provides, there is still much work to do to incentivize conservation efforts. Fortunately, there is growing recognition that Mexico’s wildlife resources can be a critical component in the rural economic development of the country. Bringing together an international team of wildlife experts across North America, Wildlife Ecology and Management in Mexico provides information on the status, distribution, ecological relationships, and habitat requirements and management of the most important game birds and mammals in Mexico. It also reviews current threats and challenges facing wildlife conservation as well as strategies for resolving these issues. This reference is a valuable tool for wildlife biologists, wildlife management professionals, and anyone interested in conserving Mexico’s wealth of natural resources. By laying out the challenges to conservation research, editors Raul Valdez and J. Alfonso Ortega-S. hope to encourage interdisciplinary communication and collaboration across borders.

Author : Brett K. Sandercock,Kathy Martin,Gernot Segelbacher
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520270060

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Ecology, Conservation, and Management of Grouse by Brett K. Sandercock,Kathy Martin,Gernot Segelbacher Pdf

Summarizing current knowledge of grouse biology, this volume is organized in four sections--spatial ecology, habitat relationships, population biology, and conservation and management--and offers insights into spatial requirements, movements, and demography of grouse. Much of the research employs emerging tools in ecology that span biogeochemistry, molecular genetics, endocrinology, radio-telemetry, and remote sensing.--Adapted from publisher description on back cover.

Author : Eric G. Bolen,William Laughlin Robinson
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111769324

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Wildlife Ecology and Management by Eric G. Bolen,William Laughlin Robinson Pdf

This introductory textbook provides an overview of a broad range of topics, including neglect and exploitation, historical successes, population ecology, animal behavior, food and cover, wildlife diseases, predators, hunting and trapping, water, soil, farmlands, range, forest management, parks and refuges, cities, endangered wildlife, economics, conservation biology, and the public trust. Black and white images illustrate the text, and a glossary defines important terms. Bolen teaches at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Robinson teaches at Northern Michigan University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Author : Paul R. Krausman,James W. Cain
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421443966

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Wildlife Management and Conservation by Paul R. Krausman,James W. Cain Pdf

"The book contains the essential information that wildlife biologists and managers use to manage wildlife populations today, and it gives students the information they need to pursue a profession in wildlife management and conservation"--

Author : Anthony Ronald Entrican Sinclair,John M. Fryxell,Graeme Caughley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Animal ecology
ISBN : 140513805X

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Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management by Anthony Ronald Entrican Sinclair,John M. Fryxell,Graeme Caughley Pdf

"This edition includes new chapters on foraging, and on community and ecosystem ecology. Recent developments in the use of computer modeling are explored in several of the chapters and an overview of how to choose between different models is provided in a separate new chapter. An accompanying CD-ROM with worked examples allows students to develop skills in computer modeling and practical problem solving."--Jacket.

Author : Dr. Mark A. Colwell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520947962

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Shorebird Ecology, Conservation, and Management by Dr. Mark A. Colwell Pdf

Shorebirds are model organisms for illustrating the principles of ecology and excellent subjects for research. Their mating systems are as diverse as any avian group, their migrations push the limits of endurance, and their foraging is easily studied in the open habitats of estuaries and freshwater wetlands. This comprehensive text explores the ecology, conservation, and management of these fascinating birds. Beginning chapters examine phylogenetic relationships between shorebirds and other birds, and cover shorebird morphology, anatomy, and physiology. A section on breeding biology looks in detail at their reproductive biology. Because shorebirds spend much of their time away from breeding areas, a substantial section on non-breeding biology covers migration, foraging ecology, and social behavior. The text also covers shorebird demography, population size, and management issues related to habitat, predators, and human disturbances. Throughout, it emphasizes applying scientific knowledge to the conservation of shorebird populations, many of which are unfortunately in decline.

Author : Oded Berger-Tal,David Saltz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107040106

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Conservation Behavior by Oded Berger-Tal,David Saltz Pdf

An in-depth analysis of the impact conservation behaviour can have to develop practical tools to safeguard against biodiversity extinction.

Author : F.P.G. Princée
Publisher : Springer
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319500324

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Exploring Studbooks for Wildlife Management and Conservation by F.P.G. Princée Pdf

Many endangered species of wild animals are managed in captivity through studbooks. In this book these data-rich resources are mined in innovative, integrated and statistically tested ways to maximise information gain for conservation practice – whether for captive or released/reintroduced or managed wild populations. This book is thus an important tool for all species managers, and for students and researchers in small population biology and wildlife conservation. The book's studbook analyses are grouped in three interrelated sections: natural history, demography and genetics. Statistical tests to determine the significance of results or to compare results between subgroups are undertaken throughout. Real studbooks of a variety of species, e.g. cranes, wolverines, blesbok, illustrate the practical applications and interpretations of the analyses and statistics. The “natural history” section presents analyses to determine baseline species information such as litter size, inter-birth interval, longevity and seasonality. “Demography” covers census(-style) analyses, age-class based life tables, comparative survival analyses and population projections. Solutions for dealing with small sample sizes are included.Inbreeding depression and unconscious selection form the main focus of the “genetics” section. Survival and life table analyses are used to assess inbreeding effects. Quantitative genetics methods are applied to natural history traits as a tool to monitor genetic variation. A fourth section on “conservation” shows how data from captive populations can be used where natural history data from wild populations are missing. A real example uses studbook data to inform Population Viability Analysis. The final section deals with issues related to incomplete and missing data and statistical topics. The purpose-written open-source software programs “Population Management Library (PML)” and “studbookR” used for analyses in the book, are available at www.princee.com.

Author : Michael L. Morrison,Bruce Marcot,William Mannan
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781597266338

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Wildlife-Habitat Relationships by Michael L. Morrison,Bruce Marcot,William Mannan Pdf

Wildlife-Habitat Relationships goes beyond introductory wildlife biology texts to provide wildlife professionals and students with an understanding of the importance of habitat relationships in studying and managing wildlife. The book offers a unique synthesis and critical evaluation of data, methods, and studies, along with specific guidance on how to conduct rigorous studies. Now in its third edition, Wildlife-Habitat Relationships combines basic field zoology and natural history, evolutionary biology, ecological theory, and quantitative tools in explaining ecological processes and their influence on wildlife and habitats. Also included is a glossary of terms that every wildlife professional should know. Michael L. Morrison is professor and Caesar Kleberg Chair in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station. Bruce G. Marcot is wildlife ecologist with the USDA Forest Service in Portland, Oregon. R. William Mannan is professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

Author : Timothy E. Fulbright,David G. Hewitt
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420007610

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Wildlife Science by Timothy E. Fulbright,David G. Hewitt Pdf

Consciously or not, wildlife managers generally act from a theoretical basis, although they may not be fully versed in the details or ramifications of that theory. In practice, the predictions of the practitioners sometimes prove more accurate than those of the theoreticians. Practitioners and theoreticians need to work together, but this proves difficult when new management ideas and cutting-edge ecological theory are often published in separate scientific outlets with distinctly different readerships. A compilation of the scientific papers presented at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute's 25th Anniversary Conference of April 2006, Wildlife Science: Linking Ecological Theory and Management Applications brings together these two often separate approaches to elucidate the theoretical underpinnings of wildlife management and to apply evolving ecological concepts to changes and adaptations in management practices. Gathering many of the best and greatest minds in wildlife science, this volume addresses the critically important theme of linking ecological theory and management applications. Divided into five parts, the first two parts deal with the landscape ecology of birds and mammals respectively, demonstrating the need for applied theory in gamebird management and the preservation of the cougar. Part three highlights the role of climate when applying ecological theory to habitat management and discusses the emergence of ecosystem management in managing wildlife at the ecosystem scale. Part four considers the management of wildlife disease and reveals the increasing importance of genetics in conservation and ecology. Finally, the economic and social issues affecting wildlife science round out the coverage in part five. Applying emerging ecological theory for the advancement of wildlife management, Wildlife Science: Linking Ecological Theory and Management Applications provides a long awaited cooperative look at the future of ecosystem management.

Author : Shane P. Mahoney,Valerius Geist
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421432816

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation by Shane P. Mahoney,Valerius Geist Pdf

The foremost experts on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation come together to discuss its role in the rescue, recovery, and future of our wildlife resources. At the end of the nineteenth century, North America suffered a catastrophic loss of wildlife driven by unbridled resource extraction, market hunting, and unrelenting subsistence killing. This crisis led powerful political forces in the United States and Canada to collaborate in the hopes of reversing the process, not merely halting the extinctions but returning wildlife to abundance. While there was great understanding of how to manage wildlife in Europe, where wildlife management was an old, mature profession, Continental methods depended on social values often unacceptable to North Americans. Even Canada, a loyal colony of England, abandoned wildlife management as practiced in the mother country and joined forces with like-minded Americans to develop a revolutionary system of wildlife conservation. In time, and surviving the close scrutiny and hard ongoing debate of open, democratic societies, this series of conservation practices became known as the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. In this book, editors Shane P. Mahoney and Valerius Geist, both leading authorities on the North American Model, bring together their expert colleagues to provide a comprehensive overview of the origins, achievements, and shortcomings of this highly successful conservation approach. This volume • reviews the emergence of conservation in late nineteenth–early twentieth century North America • provides detailed explorations of the Model's institutions, principles, laws, and policies • places the Model within ecological, cultural, and socioeconomic contexts • describes the many economic, social, and cultural benefits of wildlife restoration and management • addresses the Model's challenges and limitations while pointing to emerging opportunities for increasing inclusivity and optimizing implementation Studying the North American experience offers insight into how institutionalizing policies and laws while incentivizing citizen engagement can result in a resilient framework for conservation. Written for wildlife professionals, researchers, and students, this book explores the factors that helped fashion an enduring conservation system, one that has not only rescued, recovered, and sustainably utilized wildlife for over a century, but that has also advanced a significant economic driver and a greater scientific understanding of wildlife ecology. Contributors: Leonard A. Brennan, Rosie Cooney, James L. Cummins, Kathryn Frens, Valerius Geist, James R. Heffelfinger, David G. Hewitt, Paul R. Krausman, Shane P. Mahoney, John F. Organ, James Peek, William Porter, John Sandlos, James A. Schaefer