Wildlife Field Research and Conservation Training Manual

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Written by a highly experienced wildlife researcher, this manual is designed for teaching field research and wildlife management techniques to part staff in developing countries. Based on a series of courses run in Asia, it includes well-tested field exercises for both junior and senior park staff, and will therefore be invaluable for anyone working in these fields.
Contents: Junior Staff Training - use of basic field survey equipment; making field observations & notes; describing wildlife habitat; measuring & preserving specimens; tracks & signs; interview surveys; wildlife census techniques; ecological study of individuals & communities. Senior Staff Training - leadership & problem solving; planning & implementation; designing a management plan; establishment, expansion, protection & management of protected areas; captive breeding & reintroduction.