Census Report of Herbivores in Golestan National Park

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Department of Natural Environment, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Iran

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Wildlife species censuses aim to monitor reproductive rates, population changes, habitat conditions, diseases, and threats. In autumn 2023, a herbivore census in Golestan National Park was conducted with 200 experts, rangers, and academics. On the first day, 4–6-member teams counted steppe sheep and ewes, recording a total of 12,000—an increase of 2,000 compared to the previous year. On the second day, 6–8-member teams counted forest goats, totaling 800 individuals. The census employed linear sampling methods with telescopic equipment.
This report recommends incorporating advanced technologies, such as remote sensing and modeling, for future censuses.

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The Scientific-Cultural Journal of Ecosphere
Volume 7, Issue 2
September 2024
Pages 23-28

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