Ecological Census Techniques: A Handbook [Paperback]

William J. Sutherland (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521478154 | ISBN-13: 978-0521478151 | Publication Date: March 29, 1996

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. Contributors treat each taxonomic group separately, with detailed descriptions of appropriate census methods; their advantages, disadvantages, and biases. Techniques for measuring a wide range of environmental variables are also included. The final chapter lists the twenty most common censusing sins. Concise yet comprehensive, this book provides a unique overview of the most important methods for those working on field studies in population and behavioral ecology and conservation biology at all levels, from the beginner to the practicing professional.

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"...attractive, affordable, well-written...I will be happy to have this book on my methods shelf..." The Quarterly Review of Biology

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Book Description

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 29, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521478154
• ISBN-13: 978-0521478151
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,321,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for students, August 27, 2007

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E. Carter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ecological Census Techniques: A Handbook (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for the studying ecologist or field biologist, a professional would certainly want more, such as Techniques for Wildlife Investigation and Management by the Wildlife Society. This handbook is just that and it offers the basics for just about any survey. For undergraduates interested in independent studies or grad students just getting started, this is your book. It will guide you through everything from sampling techniques based on specific classes (ie fishes, amphibians, etc.) to statistical analysis and common errors.

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite Useful, July 8, 2009

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Ellie Bearn (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ecological Census Techniques: A Handbook (Paperback)

I used this book for an undergrad research project in tropical forests as well as for a course in censusing techniques. I liked the way it was written and how it explained why each method was used.
I did find that it didn't go into great depth for any one application and didn't provide much in the way of statistical analyses, but it was very clear about the undertaking of these projects.
For an introduction to various methods it is excellent, but I think it should be supplemented with a more advanced and analytic text.

2 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ecological Censusing Techniques, May 13, 2001

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Renee Mills (Banks, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ecological Census Techniques: A Handbook (Paperback)

This book is useful and unbiased. It covers both animal and plant censuing. I found it very useful and informational.