scholarly journals Effective Ecological Monitoring

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 224
Author(s):  
Joanne M. Hoare
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Ecological Monitoring ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Passive Monitoring ◽  
Adaptive Monitoring ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Term Monitoring

In their book Effective Ecological Monitoring, David Lindenmayer and Gene Likens set out to demonstrate the importance of long-term ecological monitoring programmes, as well as presenting what they propose to be a new paradigm, ?adaptive monitoring?. In a brief introduction, they set up a framework for discussing ecological monitoring by arguing that monitoring can be categorized into one of three main types, curiosity-driven (passive) monitoring, mandated monitoring or question-driven monitoring, the latter of which they strongly suggest has the most merit. The book is then structured around three main chapters, ?Why monitoring fails?, ?What makes long-term monitoring effective?? and ?The problematic, the effective and the ugly ? some case studies?, and rounded off with a concluding chapter.

Effective Ecological Monitoring

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lindenmayer ◽  
Gene Likens
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
Ecological Monitoring ◽  
Science And Policy ◽  
Monitoring Programs ◽  
Adaptive Monitoring ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Policy Communities ◽  
Term Monitoring

Long-term monitoring programs are fundamental to understanding the natural environment and managing major environmental problems. Yet they are often done very poorly and ineffectively. This second edition of the highly acclaimed Effective Ecological Monitoring describes what makes monitoring programs successful and how to ensure that long-term monitoring studies persist. The book has been fully revised and updated but remains concise, illustrating key aspects of effective monitoring with case studies and examples. It includes new sections comparing surveillance-based and question-based monitoring, analysing environmental observation networks, and provides examples of adaptive monitoring. Based on the authors’ 80 years of collective experience in running long-term research and monitoring programs, Effective Ecological Monitoring is a valuable resource for the natural resource management, ecological and environmental science and policy communities.

scholarly journals Long-term monitoring programme of the hydrological variability in the Mediterranean Sea: a first overview of the HYDROCHANGES network

Ocean Science ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 301-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Schroeder ◽  
C. Millot ◽  
L. Bengara ◽  
S. Ben Ismail ◽  
M. Bensi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Sampling Interval ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Hydrological Variability ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Term Monitoring

Abstract. The long-term monitoring of basic hydrological parameters (temperature and salinity), collected as time series with adequate temporal resolution (i.e. with a sampling interval allowing the resolution of all important timescales) in key places of the Mediterranean Sea (straits and channels, zones of dense water formation, deep parts of the basins), constitute a priority in the context of global changes. This led CIESM (The Mediterranean Science Commission) to support, since 2002, the HYDROCHANGES programme (http//www.ciesm.org/marine/programs/hydrochanges.htm), a network of autonomous conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) sensors, deployed on mainly short and easily manageable subsurface moorings, within the core of a certain water mass. The HYDROCHANGES strategy is twofold and develops on different scales. To get information about long-term changes of hydrological characteristics, long time series are needed. But before these series are long enough they allow the detection of links between them at shorter timescales that may provide extremely valuable information about the functioning of the Mediterranean Sea. The aim of this paper is to present the history of the programme and the current set-up of the network (monitored sites, involved groups) as well as to provide for the first time an overview of all the time series collected under the HYDROCHANGES umbrella, discussing the results obtained thanks to the programme.

Optimism and opportunities for conservation physiology in the Anthropocene

2020 ◽  
pp. 319-330
Author(s):  
Steven J. Cooke ◽  
Christine L. Madliger ◽  
Jordanna N. Bergman ◽  
Vivian M. Nguyen ◽  
Sean J. Landsman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Conservation Physiology ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
The Future ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Term Monitoring

We discuss 12 themes that emerged from the set of case studies comprising the text, namely: (1) mechanisms matter for conservation; (2) physiology is just one source of knowledge; (3) physiology and behaviour are intertwined; (4) new tools and technologies should be embraced; (5) physiology can be valuable in captive settings; (6) conservation physiology extends across scales; (7) physiology can be incorporated into long-term monitoring programmes; (8) conservation physiology is applicable to invertebrates; (9) non-imperilled species deserve attention; (10) successful application is increased by co-production; (11) sharing success stories is important; and (12) findings should be communicated across a variety of platforms. We end the chapter with a discussion of some of the challenges currently being faced in the discipline, and with a message of optimism for the future.

Case studies: long-term monitoring of timber bridges

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bettina Franke ◽  
Steffen Franke ◽  
Andreas Müller
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Timber Bridges ◽  
Term Monitoring

scholarly journals Long-term monitoring of spillway using various NDT techniques-case studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 615 ◽  
pp. 012035
Author(s):  
K-T Hsu ◽  
C-C Cheng ◽  
C-H Chiang ◽  
Y-T Ke ◽  
J-S Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Term Monitoring

scholarly journals Developing a strategic plan for sustainable health inequality monitoring – the basic step towards tackling health inequalities in long run

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Lesnik
Keyword(s):  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Health Inequality ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Basic Step ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Status ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Term Monitoring

Abstract Slovenia has had periodic reporting on health inequalities for almost a decade. The importance of reporting is well recognised and stated in the National strategy on health care 2015-2025. Yet, the assessment of the status of the national health inequality monitoring system (HIMS) conducted within the Joint Action Health Equity Europe project, made the unsystematic nature of current practices obvious. A need for developing a more systematic and sustainable HIMS and to have a long-term monitoring strategic plan in place was acknowledged. The set-up of systematic and sustainable long-term monitoring of health inequalities will provide reliable and comparable longitudinal data on the direction, magnitude and trend of health inequalities in Slovenia. This is in turn necessary to inform any future policies and/or programmes, thus stimulating action. Furthermore, identifying relevant stakeholders will facilitate formation of a network of partners who take part in tackling health inequalities, thus allowing for a more proactive (i.e. bridging) role in addressing health inequalities in Slovenia. The aim of this presentation is to demonstrate the process and the steps taken to prepare a document (strategic plan) detailing a systematic approach to long-term monitoring of health inequalities complete with goals, objectives, methodology, a pragmatic set of indicators and an evaluation plan that will inform and facilitate most reporting/monitoring activities

Effective Ecological Monitoring

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
David B Lindenmayer ◽  
Gene E Likens
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Ecological Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring Programs ◽  
Collective Experience ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Term Monitoring

Long-term monitoring programs are fundamental to understanding the natural environment and effectively tackling major environmental problems. Yet they are often done very poorly and ineffectively. Effective Ecological Monitoring describes what makes successful and unsuccessful long-term monitoring programs. Short and to the point, it illustrates key aspects with case studies and examples. It is based on the collective experience of running long-term research and monitoring programs of the two authors – experience which spans more than 70 years. The book first outlines why long-term monitoring is important, then discusses why long-term monitoring programs often fail. The authors then highlight what makes good and effective monitoring. These good and bad aspects of long-term monitoring programs are further illustrated in the fourth chapter of the book. The final chapter sums up the future of long-term monitoring programs and how to make them better, more effective and better targeted.

scholarly journals A New Paradigm for Long Term Monitoring at the F-Area Seepage Basins, Savannah River Site

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miles E. Denham ◽  
Carol A. Eddy-Dilek ◽  
Haruko M. Wainwright ◽  
Jeffrey Thibault ◽  
Kevin Boerstler
Keyword(s):  
Savannah River Site ◽  
Savannah River ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
River Site ◽  
Term Monitoring
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