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: |
ARMI Organizational Units:
Rocky Mountains, Southern - BiologyRocky Mountains, Northern - Biology
Southwest, Arizona - Biology
Topics:
DroughtInvasive Species
Quantitative Developments
Species and their Ecology
Place Names:
ArizonaBuenos Aires National wildlife Refuge
Keywords:
amphibiansARMI
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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