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Point Count Surveys and Distance Sampling - John Alexander

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This talk provides detailed information on point count survey methodology and distance sampling for landbirds. Examples of how point count monitoring data are used in conservation planning and management are presented. Why estimating distance is important is explained (detection probability). Protocols for Variable Circular Plots (VCP) and fixed radius point counts and the training process to become proficient in distance sampling is described.

CREATION DATE	March 13, 2009
LAST MODIFIED	September 4, 2009
CREATED BY	Lisa Sorenson
AUTHOR(S)	Alexander, John
KEYWORDS	Nassau Monitoring Workshop Presentations
DOCUMENT PURPOSE	Presentations
PUBLICATION YEAR	2009
REVIEWED STATUS	Internal Review
LICENSE	Attribution Non-commercial Share Alike