Chapter 8: Demographic characteristics and population modeling

Scott H. Stoleson; Mary J. Whitfield; Mark K. Sogge

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Chapter 8: Demographic characteristics and population modeling

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Scott H. Stoleson, Mary J. Whitfield, Mark K. Sogge

Year:

2000

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Finch, Deborah M.; Stoleson, Scott H., eds. Status, ecology, and conservation of the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-60. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 83-94.

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Abstract

An understanding of the basic demography of a species is necessary to estimate and evaluate population trends. The relative impact of different demographic parameters on growth rates can be assessed through a sensitivity analysis, in which different parameters are altered singly to assess the effect on population growth. Identification of critical parameters can allow managers to focus their efforts on factors most likely to increase populations.

Parent Publication

Status, ecology, and conservation of the southwestern willow flycatcher

Keywords

southwestern willow flycatcher, endangered species, riparian, Southwest, exotic woody plants, rivers, recovery, habitat restoration, Neotropical migratory bird, brown-headed cowbird

Citation

Stoleson, Scott H.; Whitfield, Mary J.; Sogge, Mark K. 2000. Chapter 8: Demographic characteristics and population modeling. In: Finch, Deborah M.; Stoleson, Scott H., eds. Status, ecology, and conservation of the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-60. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 83-94.