Estimating Presence and Abundance of Closed Populations

This book covers a wide range of methods for estimating the sizes and related parameters of closed populations, including count data, occupancy methods, species methods, distance methods, removal methods, capture-recapture data, effort data, spatial and camera methods, and computational methods. It provides a useful list of over 1400 references.

Format: Hardback
Length: 723 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This extensive book delves into a diverse range of techniques for estimating the sizes and associated parameters of closed populations, encompassing a wide array of organisms such as plants, trees, diverse land and sea animals, and even some human populations. The impact of climate change and human territorial invasions has resulted in significant species losses and a substantial decline in biodiversity. Given the diverse nature of these populations, a wide array of methods are described, utilizing various types of data collection. For instance, count data from plot sampling can be employed, even when incomplete detection is a possibility. A substantial chapter is dedicated to occupancy methods, with a primary focus on determining the presence or absence of specific species. Citizen and opportunistic survey data can also be integrated into the analysis. Species methods, which explore richness and interactions among species, are another important area of study. Distance methods are discussed, encompassing distances derived from points, lines, and nearest neighbor distances. These methods find applications in diverse fields, including marine, acoustic, and aerial surveys, utilizing multiple observers or detection devices. Line intercept measurements, such as those used to estimate parameters related to plant coverage, play a crucial role in this research.

An increasingly significant class of removal methods involves successive "removals from a population," encompassing physical removal or capture-recapture of marked individuals. The change-in-ratio method, for example, considers removals from two or more classes, such as males and females. Effort data used for removals can also be utilized.

A highly valuable method for estimating abundance is the use of capture-recapture data, collected discretely or continuously, which can be analyzed using both frequency and Bayesian methods. Computational aspects are also addressed, highlighting the importance of computational tools in population estimation.

In conclusion, this comprehensive book provides a thorough exploration of methods for estimating the sizes and related parameters of closed populations, encompassing a wide range of organisms and applications. The impact of climate change and human activities on biodiversity necessitates the development of robust estimation techniques to better understand and conserve our natural world.

Weight: 1274g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031398339
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023