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Ecological Census Techniques : Handbook (2ND 06 Edition)

by William J. Sutherland

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This is an updated version of the best selling first edition, Ecological Census Techniques, with updating, some new chapters and authors. Almost all ecological and conservation work involves carrying out a census or survey. This practically focussed book describes how to plan a census, the practical details and shows with worked examples how to analyse the results. The first three chapters describe planning, sampling and the basic theory necessary for carrying out a census. In the subsequent chapters international experts describe the appropriate methods for counting plants, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. As many censuses also relate the results to environmental variability, there is a chapter explaining the main methods. Finally, there is a list of the most common mistakes encountered when carrying out a census.

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Virtually any exercise in ecology will require some knowledge of the techniques for carrying out a census of population numbers. This practical text outlines clearly, with worked examples, the main techniques used by field ecologists to enumerate plants and animals. Methods of estimating population size for plants, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals are all described. The book also shows how to measure environmental variables such as the weather, water chemistry and soil composition. A book for all students of ecology.

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Most work in ecology or conservation requires a census of the population. Experts describe the practical methods necessary for carrying out a census. The book includes the underlying theory and the practical details for plants and each group of animals, alongside the environmental measures that can be done simultaneously.

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The practical methods necessary for carrying out an ecological census of plants and each group of animals are described here.

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Almost all work in ecology or conservation requires a census of the population. In this book, experts from around the world describe the practical methods for carrying out a census. The book includes the underlying theory and the practical details for plants and each group of animals. Environmental measures are often made at the same time, so this book describes in detail how to carry these out. A final list of the 20 commonest censusing sins provides a light hearted guide to avoiding the common errors.
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About the Author

WILLIAM J. SUTHERLAND is a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of East Anglia.
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Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Why census? W. J. Sutherland; 2. Basic techniques J. J. D. Greenwood; 3. Plants J. Bullock; 4. Invertebrates M. Ausden; 5. Fish M. R. Parrow, I. M. Coté, and M. Evans; 6. Amphibians T. R. Halliday; 7.Reptiles S. Blomberg, and R. Shine; 8. Mammals W. J. Sutherland; 9. Birds D. W. Gibbons, D. Hill, and W. J. Sutherland; 10. Environmental variables J. C. Jones, and J. D. Reynolds; 11. The twenty commonest censusing sins W. J. Sutherland; Index.

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I love this book - it has been invaluable in helping me to set up a monitoring program for vertebrates.
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ISBN:
9780521606363
Author:
Sutherland, William J.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Location:
Cambridge
Subject:
Biology
Subject:
Life Sciences - Biology - General
Subject:
Biology-General
Subject:
Ecology
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20060931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
66 b/w illus. 19 tables
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
9.68x7.48x.81 in. 2.12 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , Virtually any exercise in ecology will require some knowledge of the techniques for carrying out a census of population numbers. This practical text outlines clearly, with worked examples, the main techniques used by field ecologists to enumerate plants and animals. Methods of estimating population size for plants, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals are all described. The book also shows how to measure environmental variables such as the weather, water chemistry and soil composition. A book for all students of ecology.
"Synopsis" by , Most work in ecology or conservation requires a census of the population. Experts describe the practical methods necessary for carrying out a census. The book includes the underlying theory and the practical details for plants and each group of animals, alongside the environmental measures that can be done simultaneously.
"Synopsis" by , The practical methods necessary for carrying out an ecological census of plants and each group of animals are described here.
"Synopsis" by , Almost all work in ecology or conservation requires a census of the population. In this book, experts from around the world describe the practical methods for carrying out a census. The book includes the underlying theory and the practical details for plants and each group of animals. Environmental measures are often made at the same time, so this book describes in detail how to carry these out. A final list of the 20 commonest censusing sins provides a light hearted guide to avoiding the common errors.
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