Resource managers require accurate estimates of large herbivore abundance and demography to maintain ecological integrity. Common methods to count these species, including observations from low altitude helicopter flights, may conflict with other protected area management objectives and struggle to produce precise estimates for more cryptic species. To
Hanem G. Abouelezz, N. Thompson Hobbs
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Research Progress of Electrically Conductive Asphalt Concrete Deicing and Snowmelt Technology: Material Development and Application Progress. [PDF]
Liu D, Zhao J, Lu M, Wang Z, He J.
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Suitable habitat of Himalayan wolf in Upper Mustang, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal
Decades ago, the Himalayan wolf Canis lupus chanco, a genetically distinct sub‐species of the gray wolf Canis lupus, faced persecution by local communities in the Nepalese Himalayas. Recently, wolf populations have returned and recolonized, sparking concerns about conflicts over livestock depredation, and emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive ...
Deu Bahadur Rana +5 more
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Machine-learning emergent constraints on surface albedo feedback over Arctic land regions. [PDF]
Yu L +8 more
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Assessing habitat suitability for black grouse broods at the bioregional scale
The black grouse Lyrurus tetrix, a galliform species emblematic of the European Alps, is currently threatened by habitat change, particularly given the closure of heathland linked to the rising tree line at higher altitudes. The presence of heathlands in good ecological condition is, however, imperative for the species' reproduction.
Alexandre T. M. Defossez +6 more
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Wirelessly controlled modular automatic chambers for greenhouse gas flux monitoring in natural and agricultural ecosystems. [PDF]
Mastepanov M.
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Reliable abundance estimates provide essential information in ecology, conservation and management of many wild grouse populations. In this 3‐year study, we comparatively evaluate the suitability of traditional line transect distance sampling of flushed birds versus a spatial capture–recapture survey with noninvasive DNA samples for individual ...
Henrik Brøseth +2 more
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Enhancing DNA recovery in low-biomass snow algae samples: a comparative study of extraction methods and their effect on community composition. [PDF]
Almela P, Hamilton TL.
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Field test of assumptions for using line transect distance sampling on rock ptarmigan
Reliable population estimates are essential for the management of harvested species. Line transect distance sampling using pointing dogs is an established survey method for willow ptarmigan and has also been proposed for the monitoring of rock ptarmigan.
Marius Kjønsberg +3 more
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Consensus land-cover mapping improves grassland classification in European mountain landscapes. [PDF]
Opravil Š +5 more
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