A permanent security post for camera trapping
Paul D. Meek A B C E , Guy-Anthony Ballard D and Peter J. S. Fleming CA Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre, PO Box 4019, Coffs Harbour Jetty, NSW 2450, Australia.
B Ecosystem Management, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia.
C Vertebrate Pest Research Unit, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange Agricultural Institute, Locked Bag 6001, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia.
D Vertebrate Pest Research Unit, NSW Department of Primary Industries, PO Box U86, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia.
E Corresponding author. Email: paul.meek@invasiveanimals.com
Australian Mammalogy 35(1) 123-127 https://doi.org/10.1071/AM12014
Submitted: 29 February 2012 Accepted: 15 June 2012 Published: 26 October 2012
Abstract
As the use of camera traps in wildlife management in Australia rapidly increases, government agencies, private enterprises, universities and individuals are investing considerable amounts of money in camera trap technology for research, monitoring and recreation. Often camera traps need to be placed along vehicle tracks or in obvious locations to detect animal activity. Consequently, units are frequently highly visible and therefore easily located by would-be thieves. We describe a field-tested security post design that increases security for both camera traps and data, whilst also offering a means of standardising placement.
Additional keywords: carnivores, tracks.
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