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The effectiveness of goose removal will be predicted using the model and <br />evaluated by monitoring population growth. Population level objectives <br />will be established in consultation with cooperating city and agency <br />personnel. Selected target populations will be reduced by capturing and <br />removing young and adults during the summer flightless period (Martz et <br />a1. J.982), Growth in these populations will be measured by 1} <br />ascertaining nest densities using methods similar to that of Cooper <br />(1978), 2) by conducting brood counts prior arrival of rrugrants in mid- <br />September, and by doing population counts from August to December <br />(Cooper, In Press). <br />Chronology of Research Activities: <br />�siv� <br />15 May -5 June identify brood concentrations, model populations and <br />estimate goose removal bevels; participate in public hearing and attain <br />permits. <br />5 June -7 July--coordinate and conduct goose removes. <br />1 august -31 December--conduct population counts and read markers at <br />goose concentration sites. <br />WON <br />1 January -15 April summarize data and prepare annual report. <br />15 April -5 June conduct nest density surveys and brood counts; estimate <br />goose removal using population model. <br />S June -1 July-- coordinate and conduct goose removal. <br />15 August -31 December- conduct population counts and read markers at <br />goose concentration sites. <br />literature Cited: <br />