Modelling Patterns and Dynamics of Species Occurrence Workshop Instructor: Darryl I. MacKenzie, Proteus Wildlife Research Consultants Vancouver, 7-11 March 2011 Quebec, 14-18 March 2011 Vancouver, 21-25 March 2011 Cost: CAD$750
There are still a few spots remaining in these courses. Registration details available from the below link.
The presence or absence of a species across a set of landscape units is a fundamental concept widely used in ecology (e.g., species range or distribution, epidemiology, habitat modelling, resource selection probability functions, as a monitoring metric, metapopulation studies, biodiversity and species co-occurrence). An important sampling issue, however, is that a species may not always be detected when present at a landscape unit. This will result in "false absences" causing parameter estimates to be biased if unaccounted for, possibly leading to misleading results and conclusions, even with moderate levels of imperfect detection.
This workshop will cover many of the latest methods for modelling patterns and dynamics of species occurrence in a landscape while accounting for the imperfect detection of the species. Participants will be introduced to available software through worked examples, and there will be special emphasis on aspects of study design. While primarily aimed at the beginner and intermediate level, more experienced researchers will also benefit from attending.
For more details visit http://www.proteus.co.nz/workshops.html
