Graduate & Professional Courses, Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program, Front Royal, Virginia
Species Monitoring & Conservation: Terrestrial Mammals, April 18-29, 2011: Explore current techniques in assessment and monitoring of wild mammal populations, including bats. Participants learn principles of study design; current field assessment methods; data analysis techniques including MARK and DISTANCE software; application of monitoring data to decision-making and population management; and collection and preparation of museum voucher specimens.
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- Effective Conservation Leadership, May 3-13, 2011
- Non-Invasive Genetic Techniques in Wildlife Conservation, May 22-27, 2011
- Adaptive Management for Conservation Success, June 6-17, 2011
http://conservationtraining.si.edu