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2004 - Squirrel Declines and Camp Expansions Squirrel Workshop November 20-21, 2004

2004 - Squirrel Declines and Camp Expansions Squirrel Workshop November 20-21, 2004. Cone Abundance. Spring Densities. Fall Densities. Overwinter Survival. May Females. Breeding Females. Age of Breeding Females. Yearly Julian Birthdates of 1st Litters. Litter Sizes.

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2004 - Squirrel Declines and Camp Expansions Squirrel Workshop November 20-21, 2004

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  1. 2004 - Squirrel Declines and Camp Expansions Squirrel Workshop November 20-21, 2004

  2. Cone Abundance

  3. Spring Densities

  4. Fall Densities

  5. Overwinter Survival

  6. May Females

  7. Breeding Females

  8. Age of Breeding Females

  9. Yearly Julian Birthdates of 1st Litters

  10. Litter Sizes

  11. Daily Growth Rates

  12. Emerging Juveniles

  13. Yearly Core Data Collected • Trapping • March-August; December (not 98, 03) • Weights, reproductive conditions • Behaviour • SU territory mapping (A-J, 1-10) • Focals (10 breeding females,once/week, 1 obs every 30 sec for 10 min) • Bequeathal information • Casual observations

  14. Yearly Core Data Collected • Nests • Parturition dates • Growth rates • Genetic samples • Sex ratio • Nest locations and types • Middens • Ownership census (May, August) • Condition, defense, activity

  15. Yearly Core Data Collected • Other • Cones • Buds • Mushrooms • Files • Trapping • Behaviour • Juv • Midden • Admums • Flastall

  16. Costs To Run Squirrel Camp • Salaries • $2200/month x 2 months x 2 people = $ 8,800 • $2000/month x 4 months x 4 people = $32,000 • Food & Accommodation • $200/month x 2 months x 2 people = $ 800 • $200/month x 4 months x 4 people = $ 3,200 • Vehicle Fuel, Maintenance and Repairs = $ 6,500 • Airfare to/from Whitehorse = $ 1,500

  17. Costs To Run Squirrel Camp • Equipment Purchases and Repairs • Refurbish 60 collars = $ 3,650 • Purchase 15 collars = $ 2,875 • Repair and service 7 receivers = $ 900 • Miscellaneous • Satellite phone = $ 280 • Trapping kits = $ 260 • Peanut butter = $ 200 • Other = $ 400 Total cost for 4 person crew for 1 year = $61,165

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