Search Results - "Larson, Michael A."

Incorporating parametric uncertainty into population viability analysis models by McGowan, Conor P., Runge, Michael C., Larson, Michael A.

“…Uncertainty in parameter estimates from sampling variation or expert judgment can introduce substantial uncertainty into ecological predictions based on those…”
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Comparability of three analytical techniques to assess joint space use by Millspaugh, Joshua J., Gitzen, Robert A., Kernohan, Brian J., Larson, Michael A., Clay, Christopher L.

“…The degree of space-use overlap among adjacent individuals is a central focus of many wildlife investigations. We studied the comparability of minimum convex…”
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Linking population viability, habitat suitability, and landscape simulation models for conservation planning by Larson, Michael A., Thompson, Frank R., Millspaugh, Joshua J., Dijak, William D., Shifley, Stephen R.

“…Methods for habitat modeling based on landscape simulations and population viability modeling based on habitat quality are well developed, but no published…”
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Selection of landscapes by male ruffed grouse during peak abundance by Kouffeld, Meadow J., Larson, Michael A., Gutiérrez, R. J.

“…We studied the habitat relationships of male ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) at the landscape scale when grouse were at the peak of their population cycle. We…”
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Simulated effects of forest management alternatives on landscape structure and habitat suitability in the Midwestern United States by Shifley, Stephen R., Thompson, Frank R., Dijak, William D., Larson, Michael A., Millspaugh, Joshua J.

“…Understanding the cumulative effects and resource trade-offs associated with forest management requires the ability to predict, analyze, and communicate…”
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Population Viability of Piping Plovers: Effects of Predator Exclusion by Larson, Michael A., Ryan, Mark R., Murphy, Robert K.

“…The Great Plains population of piping plovers (Charadrius melodus) is listed as threatened or endangered and continues to decline. The effects of recently…”
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Landscape Habitat Suitability Index Software by DIJAK, WILLIAM D, RITTENHOUSE, CHADWICK D, LARSON, MICHAEL A, THOMPSON, FRANK R, MILLSPAUGH, JOSHUA J

“…Habitat suitability index (HSI) models are traditionally used to evaluate habitat quality for wildlife at a local scale. Rarely have such models incorporated…”
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Survival of Ruffed Grouse Chicks in Northern Michigan by Larson, Michael A., Clark, Margaret E., Winterstein, Scott R.

“…Knowledge of the survival rates of ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) chicks during the predispersal period is necessary for effective population management. We…”
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PIPING PLOVER SURVIVAL IN THE GREAT PLAINS: AN UPDATED ANALYSIS by Larson, Michael A, Ryan, Mark R, Root, Brian G

“…Population viability analyses for Piping Plovers (Charadrius melodus) are highly sensitive to survival estimates, especially those of adults. Thus, the…”
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Selection of landscapes by male ruffed grouse during peak abundance: Landscape Selection by Ruffed Grouse by Kouffeld, Meadow J., Larson, Michael A., Gutiérrez, R. J.

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Assessing Recovery Feasibility for Piping Plovers Using Optimization and Simulation by Larson, Michael A., Ryan, Mark R., Murphy, Robert K.

“…Optimization and simulation modeling can be used to account for demographic and economic factors simultaneously in a comprehensive analysis of…”
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SURVIVAL AND HABITAT OF RUFFED GROUSE NESTS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN by LARSON, MICHAEL A, CLARK, MARGARET E, WINTERSTEIN, SCOTT R

“…Effective management of Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) populations requires a full understanding of chick production. Previous reports of nest survival for…”
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A Review of Methods for Quantifying Wildlife Habitat in Large Landscapes

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Chapter 9 - A Review of Methods for Quantifying Wildlife Habitat in Large Landscapes by Larson, Michael A., Millspaugh, Joshua J., Thompson, Frank R.

“…The methods of modeling wildlife habitat are classified into five general approaches that correspond to common objectives in habitat studies. Habitat…”
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General Principles for Developing Landscape Models for Wildlife Conservation

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Chapter 1 - General Principles for Developing Landscape Models for Wildlife Conservation by Millspaugh, Joshua J., Gitzen, Robert A., Larsen, David R., Larson, Michael A., Thompson, Frank R.

“…A model is a formal framework for organizing and synthesizing existing knowledge about an ecological system. Models have become pervasive tools in natural…”
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