Understanding the efficacy of mitigation translocation for Columbia Spotted Frogs (Rana luteiventris) in British Columbia

British Columbia has used the approach of capturing and moving amphibians that would otherwise be destroyed or negatively affected by human project activities to an alternative release site as a standard to conserving herpetofauna over the last decade; referred to as mitigation translocation or salvaging. The use of mitigation translocation to offset direct and indirect impacts on translocated animals is understudied however, the number of these mitigation translocations for herpetofauna have increased. This project will aim to understand these impacts by assessing movement and survival of Columbia Spotted Frog and Long-toed Salamander post-translocation. The project partner, Ducks Unlimited Canada, will benefit from this project because of DUC’s frequent engagement in amphibian salvages and the high priority it places on supporting wildlife populations.

Faculty Supervisor:

Tara Martin

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Partner:

Ducks Unlimited Canada (BC)

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

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