FIW 2114 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Metapopulation, Wild Turkey, Limiting Factor
25 Aug 2016
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Apply continuous flow of new data to two of more competing hypotheses. Strong density-dependent reproduction vs. weak density-dependent reproduction. Policy options tested repeatedly and relative weights of different options are updated. Restoring a native species to an ecosystem or supplementing an existing population. Restoring or enhancing a locally extinct or threatened population. An area that fulfills a population"s basic needs for shelter, reproduction, food, water. The physical and biological surroundings of an organism. Source of energy and nutrients (affects: growth rates, survival and reproduction, population level) Identify management objectives of population and role of food. Decide between direct and indirect management options. Assess whether organisms use resource more than it is available are they selecting it? (white acorns vs. red acorns) Understand seasonality in food habits, age or sex-specific food habits. Initiate appropriate indirect management of food resources. Does not normally produce the desired outcome. Increase vulnerability to disease by concentration animals. Increase browsing of natural vegetation by concentrating animals.
