Spatial occupancy models for predicting metapopulation dynamics and viability following reintroduction

Authors: Richard Chandler; Erin Muths; Brent H Sigafus; Cecil R Schwalbe; Christopher J Jarchow; Blake R Hossack
Contribution Number: 512
Abstract/Summary

This project provides an example of how spatio-temporal statistical models based on ecological theory can be applied to forecast the outcomes of conservation actions such as reintroduction. illustrates how spatial occupancy models overcome many of the obstacles hindering the application of metapopulation theory for informing reintroduction efforts.Our spatial occupancy model should be particularly useful when management agencies lack the funds to collect intensive individual-level data.

Publication details
Published Date: 2015
Outlet/Publisher: Journal of Applied Ecology
Media Format: .PDF

ARMI Organizational Units:
Rocky Mountains, Southern - Biology
Rocky Mountains, Northern - Biology
Southwest, Arizona - Biology
Topics:
Climate Change; Drought; Invasive Species; Quantitative Developments; Species and their Ecology
Place Names:
Arizona; Buenos Aires National wildlife Refuge
Keywords:
amphibians; ARMI; colonization; connectivity; detection; distribution; drought; extinction; habitat; habitat alteration; hydroperiod; introduced species; invasives; management; methods; monitoring; movement; occupancy; pond-breeding amphibians; population; research; T&E; threatened species
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