Expedition Field Techniques: Camera Trapping

The Expedition Field Techniques: Camera Trapping manual offers a comprehensive framework for effectively utilising remote sensing camera technology in your field research.

Designed for both aspiring and seasoned field researchers and expedition leaders, this guide provides the essential knowledge to optimise your camera trapping and contribute meaningfully to conservation efforts.

Camera trapping has emerged as a highly effective, non-invasive tool for wildlife research, enabling continuous monitoring of species that are otherwise challenging to observe. This manual condenses extensive knowledge and experience into a practical guide, bridging the common trial-and-error approach and significantly enhancing survey efficiency. Authored by Heart of Borneo Project co-founder Tim van Berkel, Expedition Field Techniques: Camera Trapping distills complex methodologies into accessible insights, helping you ensure your projects deliver reliable and impactful data for wildlife conservation.

This concise guide details practical applications, including:

• Equipment selection and setup: learn to choose the right camera models, understand features like trigger speed and detection zones, and implement effective security measures for field deployment.
• Sampling animal populations: master various survey types, from assessing presence/absence and species richness to estimating abundance, density, and occupancy for a diverse range of wildlife.
• Field operations: get practical advice on reconnaissance, preparing for the field, strategic camera placement, vegetation clearing, and efficient checking and retrieval protocols.
• Robust data management: develop plans for collecting, storing, processing, and coding images, ensuring data integrity and streamlining your post-fieldwork analysis.
• Data analysis and dissemination: explore methods for population analysis, pattern recognition, and effectively communicating your research findings through reports and outreach.

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