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The 'robust' capture-recapture design allows components of recruitment to be estimated The 'robust' capture-recapture design allows components of recruitment to be estimated

The 'robust' capture-recapture design (Pollock 1982) allows analyses which combine features of closed population model analyses (Otis et aI., 1978, White et aI., 1982) and open population model analyses (Pollock et aI., 1990). Estimators obtained under these analyses are more robust to unequal catch ability than traditional Jolly-Seber estimators (Pollock, 1982; Pollock et al., 1990...
Authors
K. H. Pollock, W. L. Kendall, J.D. Nichols

The estimation of exchanges among populations or subpopulations The estimation of exchanges among populations or subpopulations

Capture-recapture methods for estimating rates of immigration, emigration, and movement among geographic strata are reviewed. We discuss likelihood-based estimation methods under models incorporating Markovian and non-Markovian movement. We briefly describe a computer program developed by Brownie et al. (1992) to carry out the necessary estimation and testing.
Authors
J.D. Nichols, C. Brownie, J.E. Hines, K. H. Pollock, J.B. Hestbeck

The genesis of giant porphyry molybdenum deposits The genesis of giant porphyry molybdenum deposits

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Authors
J. D. Keith, E. H. Christiansen, R.B. Carten

The immune system of fish The immune system of fish

No abstract available at this time
Authors
A.K. Siwicki, D. P. Anderson

The influence of capture-recapture methodology on the evolution of the North American Bird Banding Program The influence of capture-recapture methodology on the evolution of the North American Bird Banding Program

Capture-recapture methodology has advanced greatly in the last twenty years and is now a major factor driving the continuing evolution of the North American bird banding program. Bird banding studies are becoming more scientific with improved study designs and analytical procedures. Researchers and managers are gaining more reliable knowledge which in turn betters the conservation of...
Authors
J. Tautin

The reintroduction of black bears in Arkansas The reintroduction of black bears in Arkansas

Abstract is unavailable.
Authors
Kimberly G. Smith, Joseph D. Clark, Scott D. Shull

Trail inventory and assessment approaches to trail system planning at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Trail inventory and assessment approaches to trail system planning at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Trail system planning and management require accurate assessments of existing trail resources and their condition. A standardized and efficient process for surveying, inventorying, and assessing trail systems was developed and applied in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Two approaches employed were (1) a Trail System Inventory, and (2) Prescriptive Work Logs. These...
Authors
P.B. Williams, J. L. Marion
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