Population Monitoring

J. Joshua Nowak, Mark A. Hurley, Paul M. Lukacs, Daniel Walsh, C. Leann White

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Abstract

This chapter describes the importance of population monitoring, a complex task with many interrelated parts. The theoretical foundation for monitoring lies in the random sample and the field of statistics. Effective survey design provides the building blocks for monitoring all relevant quantities in a general and reusable fashion. Population models help to formalize hypotheses, design monitoring programs, find efficient uses of resources, and make proactive assessments of management actions. By combining the guidance received from population models with strict sampling procedures, the state of the population can efficiently be established, which facilitates adoption of the scientific method and rigorous decision making.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEcology and Management of Black-Tailed and Mule Deer of North America
PublisherCRC Press
Pages291-306
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9781000851557
ISBN (Print)9781000851557
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023

Publication series

NameEcology and Management of Black-Tailed and Mule Deer of North America

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