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Section 6: Training

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Maisels F, Colom A & Inogwabini B (2008) Section 6: Training. In: Kuehl H, Maisels F, Ancrenaz M & Williamson E (eds.) Best Practice Guidelines for Surveys and Monitoring of Great Ape Populations.. Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, 36. Gland, Switzerland: SSC Primate Specialist Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. http://apesportal.eva.mpg.de/database/surveyGuidelines

Abstract
This chapter covers training. Topics covered are: selection of trainees, overview of the curriculum, training on the scientific approach, basic computer operation, analysis and reporting, training in field methods, training of planning, logistics and personnel management, training in interview skills, and training in first aid for humans and in wildlife health issues.

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Output Type: Online Only Chapter

StatusPublished
Title of seriesOccasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission
Number in series36
Publication date31/12/2008
PublisherSSC Primate Specialist Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Publisher URLhttp://apesportal.eva.mpg.de/database/surveyGuidelines
Place of publicationGland, Switzerland
ISBN978-2-8317-1062-4

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Professor Fiona Maisels

Professor Fiona Maisels

Honorary Professor, Biological and Environmental Sciences