Training

See also: California Tiger Salamander, Habitat Restoration

On June 19, 2014, Pete Trenham, Ph.D. presented a workshop at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve on the biology and conservation replique montre france of the California tiger salamander (CTS). Dr. Trenham has published a variety of papers on the ecology and life history of the California tiger salamander and has taught this popular workshop on several occasions. The workshop consisted of a daytime classroom session and enrollment in one of two training sessions either, June 19, 4:30-8:30 (directly after the workshop portion) or June 20, 9:00 - 1:00.

Workshop Objectives:

• Understanding of the biology of California tiger salamanders
• Understanding of habitat management for this species.
• Understanding of how to apply information in large-scale and local conservation planning efforts. 

Topics discussed:

• The geographic distribution of California tiger salamanders and hybrid populations
• Aquatic habitats and their management
• Individual organism movement patterns
• Population and community ecology
• Survey methods
• Methods for assessing potential project impacts and approaches for avoidance and minimization.

Field training practicum: Participants received training in species identification, sampling techniques, and habitat requirements of the California tiger salamander.  Workshop moderator Virginia Guhin lead participants through a hands on skill building exercise for conserving the species.

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It is important to note that no component of this workshop should be construed to apply to attendees ability to obtain permits related to the CTS; if you are interested in how workshop activities might be used for permitting, you are encouraged to contact your agency permitting representative.