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Duke, D.; Quinn, M., |
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Methodological considerations for using remote cameras to monitor the ecological effects of trails users: lessons from research in Western Canada |
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2008 |
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Management for Protection and Sustainable Development |
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MMV 4 - Proceedings |
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441-445 |
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MMV4, Remote cameras, access management, monitoring methods, wildlife |
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Abstract |
The Livingstone River Area in southwestern Alberta, Canada is an ecologically significant area of public land that provides an important connection between adjacent protected areas. Most of the area is zoned for multiple use; which means the area is available for resource extraction and recreational activity. Recreational use in this area consists primarily of off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, random access camping and fly fishing. Recreational use is largely unmanaged and increasing. The proliferation of trails and campsites has become extensive in the past decade. Furthermore, much of this activity is concentrated along critical riparian movement corridors and in sensitive montane, subalpine and alpine environments. Human use and associated linear disturbance is recognized as among the most significant habitat fragmentation factor limiting sensitive wildlife (especially large carnivores) in the region. We have developed a sampling method that employs remote digital infrared cameras on known human trails and wildlife trails. The cameras have proven to be very effective for monitoring all trail use. We provide a review of our methods, report on the effectiveness of the cameras and provide some guidance on the use of cameras based on the lessons we have learned. |
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ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 1074 |
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2658 |
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