since 12/15/98		Columns::March 4, 2002 Weekly Reader Book details ways to study wildlife $99.95 Academic Press Scientists use many methods to determine the status of wildlife populations. In Analysis and Management of Animal Populations, due to be released next month, the authors integrate population modeling, parameter estimation and decision-theoretic approaches to management by emphasizing the role of mathematical modeling. Co-written by Michael Conroy, assistant leader in the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit and adjunct professor of wildlife in UGA’s Warnell School of Forest Resources, the book includes four major sections that review these methods and their applications in science-based conservation. The first section provides a methodological framework for quantifying and modeling field observations. The next section is a framework for dynamic modeling of populations, with examples from familiar organisms and ecosystems. The third section addresses the estimation of population attributes with sampling data. The fourth section explains decision analysis and optimal management of populations. UGA Today supports QuickTime, Flash, RealPlayer and Acrobat Reader (PDF files). Download information about these plug-ins. Affiliate icons for UGA Today COLUMNS ] UGA Today ] Subscribe ] News Bureau ] Office of Public Affairs Directory ] Photo Services ] Broadcast, Video & Photography ] Master Calendar] Columns ] Georgia Magazine ]Visitors Center ] UGA Home ] Alumni ] Admissions ] UGA Directories ] Sports ] Weather ] Search UGA sites ] Columns is produced by the UGA News Service, a unit of UGA Public Affairs. Beth Roberts: Columns editor, Juliett Dinkins: Columns managing editor, Janet Beckley: Columns art director. Peter Frey: Columns photo editor Questions or comments should be directed to columns@uga.edu Copyright 2001 University of Georgia. All rights reserved