2018 LTER All Scientists' Meeting

Our workshop will introduce wildlife camera trapping and other methods, including the logistical and experimental considerations required for different environmental contexts. This workshop will also facilitate collaboration among animal researchers across LTERs, and will provide an opportunity for scientists in other disciplines to learn how wildlife monitoring may improve interpretation of long-term research. We will present an overview of camera trap functionality, discuss how to adjust methods depending upon environmental characteristics, and introduce approaches for data analysis. We will also provide insight from the CAP LTER wildlife initiative on issues to consider when assessing wildlife communities across an urban gradient.