Evolution of quantitative methods for the study and management of avian populations: on the importance of individual contributions

Nichols, J. D.

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Evolution of quantitative methods for the study and management of avian populations: on the importance of individual contributions.-The EURING meetings and the scientists who have attended them have contributed substantially to the growth of knowledge in the field of estimating parameters of animal populations. The contributions of David R. Anderson to process modeling, parameter estimation and decision analysis are briefly reviewed. Metrics are considered for assessing individual contributions to a field of inquiry, and it is concluded that Anderson‘s contributions have been substantial. Important characteristics of Anderson and his career are the ability to identify and focus on important topics, the premium placed on dissemination of new methods to prospective users, the ability to assemble teams of complementary researchers, and the innovation and vision that characterized so much of his work. The paper concludes with a list of interesting current research topics for consideration by EURING participants.

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Nichols, J. D.

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Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

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Animal Biodiversity and Conservation

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Proceedings of the International Conference EURING 2003, held in Radolfzell (Germany) from 6th-10th October 2003. The conference focused on the quantitative study of marked individuals in ecology, evolution and conservation biology, and there were ten sessions. Full text of the individual paper is available from the first URL. The whole journal from the second URL. 6318_Nichols.pdf

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Evolution of quantitative methods for the study and management of avian populations: on the importance of individual contributions; 2004; Article; Journal; Animal Biodiversity and Conservation; Nichols, J. D.