Type: report
Article abstract: We developed this CAGS translocation model as part of a long-term adaptive management conservation program designed to develop new approaches to assist in the recovery of western burrowing owls and their grassland ecosystem in San Diego County. Translocations occurred 2011-2013 and included a total of 703 squirrels. Squirrel activity and/or survival was monitored for up to four years post-release allowing us to assess population viability of release colonies.
Authors: Shier, Debra M.; Montagne, J.P.; Hennessy, Sarah; Wisinski, Colleen; Nordstrom, Lisa A.; Swaisgood, Ronald R.;
Month: March
Year: 2016
Publisher: San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research
Prepared by: San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research;
Keywords: California ground squirrel; ground squirrel; translocation;
Species: California ground squirrel
Vegetation communities: grassland