What is distance sampling?

A survey and analysis method for estimating population density and the factors which influence it

Use field observation from line transects or point counts to monitor wildlife population sizes

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🤔 Reflection: How do you want to use distance sampling?

Take 10 minutes to think about how you could (or do!) use distance sampling in your own work

How do you use, or hope to use, distance sampling in your own work? Which of your monitoring aims or research questions could distance sampling help with?

If you’re not currently working on a project where distance sampling is an option, move on to the next exercise, on applications of distance sampling

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