Futurecasting ecological research: the rise of technoecology

Allan, Blake M.; Nimmo, Dale G.; Ierodiaconou, Daniel; VanDerWal, Jeremy; Koh, Lian Pin; Ritchie, Euan G.

doi:10.1002/ecs2.2163

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“…These trends reflect broader patterns that have been identified in the rise of technoecology (Allan et al. ).…”

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confidence: 63%

“…Camera-trapping 3.0 will also involve wireless transmission of data, networks of connected sensors, increased automation of processes (including image filtering, species ID, movement tracking, speed estimation and body size estimation) and better, more collaborative tools for managing and analysing camera trap data. These trends reflect broader patterns that have been identified in the rise of technoecology (Allan et al 2018).…”

Section: Camera Trap Ratingssupporting

confidence: 61%

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Camera‐trapping version 3.0: current constraints and future priorities for development

Glover‐Kapfer

Soto-Navarro

Wearn

2019

Remote Sens Ecol Conserv

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Camera traps are a widely used tool in wildlife research and conservation, but in situ factors such as theft, poor performance in extreme environments and damage by wildlife may be hindering the effectiveness of the technology. However, we still know little about how widespread these constraints are and which are the priorities to solve in the short‐ and mid‐term. We present results from a global survey of camera‐trappers working across a diversity of institutions and habitats, and using camera traps for a range of purposes. We show that: (1) the major current constraints on effective camera‐trapping are cost, theft and sensor performance (with 66%, 50% and 42% of respondents respectively classifying those as important or extremely important barriers for camera‐trapping); (2) the most‐needed technological developments are related to sensor performance (faster triggering responses and higher sensitivity), resistance to extreme environmental conditions (extreme temperatures and high humidity) and automated filtering of blank images; and (3) there is considerable variation among camera trap manufacturers in user‐rated performance, and none of the manufacturer ratings exhibited a trend over time, despite improvements in the technology. Our results serve as valuable market research for both open‐source and commercial camera trap developers. On the basis of our survey of camera‐trappers, we foresee a transition towards camera‐trapping 3.0 in the near‐future, consisting of both more effective camera trap units, but also greater use of wireless data transmission, sensor networks, automation of processes using algorithms and better, more collaborative tools for managing and analysing camera trap data. Ultimately, this will increase the capacity of researchers and conservationists to implement coordinated wildlife monitoring at unprecedented scales.

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“…These trends reflect broader patterns that have been identified in the rise of technoecology (Allan et al. ).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 63%

Section: Camera Trap Ratingssupporting

confidence: 61%

Camera‐trapping version 3.0: current constraints and future priorities for development

Glover‐Kapfer

Soto-Navarro

Wearn

2019

Remote Sens Ecol Conserv

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“…As with the northern quoll, previous studies show topographically rugged and high rainfall habitats also provide important refuge for a range of other threatened species of mammal (Southgate, Paltridge, Masters, & Carthew, ) and as such should form areas of focus for management (Reside et al, ). A first step in protecting refuge habitats is recognizing where they are located, a process that has been enhanced by remote sensing technologies (Allan et al, ). Once a refuge is located, a management priority should be to ameliorate any existing or emerging stressors to ensure they remain functional in facilitating species persistence (Reside et al, ).…”

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Topographic ruggedness and rainfall mediate geographic range contraction of a threatened marsupial predator

Moore

Dunlop²,

Valentine

et al. 2019

Diversity and Distributions

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Aim Species range contractions are increasingly common globally. The niche reduction hypothesis posits that geographic range contractions are often patterned across space owing to heterogeneity in threat impacts and tolerance. We applied the niche reduction hypothesis to the decline of a threatened marsupial predator across northern Australia, the northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus). Location Northern Australia. Methods We assembled a database containing 3,178 historic and contemporary records for northern quolls across the extent of their distribution dating between 1778 and 2019. Based on these records, we estimated changes in the geographic range of the northern quoll using α‐hulls across four main populations. We then examined how range contractions related to factors likely to mediate the exposure, susceptibility, or tolerance of northern quolls to threats. Result The extent of range contractions showed an east–west gradient, most likely reflecting the timing of spread of introduced cane toads (Rhinella marina). There were clear changes in environmental characteristics within the contemporary compared to the historic geographic range, with the most substantial occurring in populations that have suffered the greatest range contractions. The contemporary range is comprised of higher quality habitats (measured using environmental niche models), characterized by higher topographical ruggedness and annual rainfall, and reduced distance to water, compared to the historic range. Main conclusions Changes to range and niche likely reflect the capacity of complex habitats to ameliorate threats (namely predation and altered fire regimes), and access to resources that increase threat tolerance. This study highlights the multivariate nature of ecological refuges and the importance of high‐quality habitats for the persistence of species exposed to multiple threats. Our methods provide a useful framework which can be applied across taxa in providing valuable insight to management.

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“…; Allan et al . ). However, these changes are accompanied by a host of new logistical challenges, cost considerations, and data sharing and management hurdles that must be reconciled to put these emerging tools and their discoveries to best use (Packer et al .…”

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From eDNA to citizen science: emerging tools for the early detection of invasive species

Larson

Graham

Achury

et al. 2020

Frontiers in Ecol & Environ

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Biological invasions are a form of global change threatening biodiversity, ecosystem stability, and human health, and cost government agencies billions of dollars in remediation and eradication programs. Attempts to eradicate introduced species are most successful when detection of newly established populations occurs early in the invasion process. We review existing and emerging tools -specifically environmental DNA (eDNA), chemical approaches, remote sensing, citizen science, and agency-based monitoring -for surveillance and monitoring of invasive species. For each tool, we consider the benefits provided, examine challenges and limitations, discuss data sharing and integration, and suggest best practice implementations for the early detection of invasive species. Programs that promote public participation in large-scale biodiversity identification and monitoring (such as iNaturalist and eBird) may be the best resources for early detection. However, data from these platforms must be monitored and used by agencies that can mount appropriate response efforts. Control efforts are more likely to succeed when they are focused on early detection and prevention, thereby saving considerable time and resources.

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Futurecasting ecological research: the rise of technoecology

Cited by 102 publications

References 39 publications

Camera‐trapping version 3.0: current constraints and future priorities for development

Camera‐trapping version 3.0: current constraints and future priorities for development

Topographic ruggedness and rainfall mediate geographic range contraction of a threatened marsupial predator

From eDNA to citizen science: emerging tools for the early detection of invasive species

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