Traditionally, abundances of moose in B.C. are assessed using periodic Stratified Random Block (SRB) surveys. In two studies in north-eastern B.C., undertaken in collaboration with Wildlife Infometrics Ltd., we reassessed data on moose densities derived from an alternative sampling methodology - distance sampling using aerial transects, and explored sources of uncertainty. The studies concluded that distance sampling is a viable survey method for moose in B.C., but that independent studies of detection distances in different habitat types and topographies is critical for future applications.
Projects
Analysis of Abundance Surveys for Moose in the North and South Peace River Regions of B.C.
- Ecological Analysis
Project Number
88.008
Sub-project Number
88.01
Project Leader
Glenn Sutherland
Client Code
88
Client
Wildlife Infometrics
Interests
Industry
Duration
2013
Type
Biodiversity Mgmt
Region
Northern Interior BC
Outcomes
- comparison of density estimates to previous analyses
- concluded that shapes of the moose detectability curve contributes significant uncertainty in estimates.
Carbon Management
0
Ecological Analysis
100
Strategic Planning
0