The Natural History and Management of the Gopher Tortoise Gopherus polyphemus (Daudin)
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (753 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1575241625 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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and Patricia S. The Ashton's current studies include ongoing research into chelonian ultrasound communication, long-term results of tortoise relocation and to begin the efforts to change tortoise conservation in the states where the Fish and Wildlife Service manages tortoises since they are federally listed. teaches professional level courses on field techniques t
Ashton have published more than 125 articles on reptiles and amphibians, and are the authors of the three-volume Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida. Ashton, Jr. They have created some of the most complex and complete management programs for tortoises and other upland species including Florida burrowing owls. . Her new innovative ways of observing tortoises foraging has shed a whole new light on the complexity of their habitat and how to establish carrying capacity. Pat Ashton is a field biologist that began her studies of tortoise foraging in the 1970's with Walter Auffenberg. The Ashton's current studies include ongoing research into chelonian ultrasound communication, long-term results of tortoise relocation and to begin the efforts to change tortoise conservation in the states where the Fish and Wildlife Service manages tortoises since they are federally listed. The Ashtons Biodiversity Research & Preservation Institute, Inc.
Recommended for Herp Enthusiasts of all ranks Excellent and authoritative tome written by leaders in the field of gopher tortoise management and research. Chock full of interesting insights and helpful info on the life history, ecology, and management of Gopherus polyphemus. The only disappointment with this nice hardcover book is that there are many spelling errors throughout. Recommended to experts and neophytes alike.
Students and environmental consultants working with gopher tortoises and other upland species will find this handbook indispensable.. Many tricks of the trade on how to count burrows, excavate, and trap tortoises are given based on the work of past researchers and the groundbreaking work of the Ashtons. No other publication currently exists that brings together all the methods and techniques for gopher tortoise management which can be used to review techniques used with other tortoises and turtles. This is the first handbook on tortoise management and research techniques that can be applied to gopher tortoises and the concepts can be used for many species. It is designed to be the manual of basic background information on why and how to carry out field methods for environmental consultants, State and Federal agency personnel, tortoise reseachers, and land managers