Multi-tool monitoring: integrating non-invasive methods to assess vertebrate diversity and trophic complexity in terrestrial rewilding
Clare Cowgill, James Gilbert, Ian Convery, Volker B. Deecke, Graham S. Sellers, Lori Lawson Handley
This study evaluates the effectiveness of multiple non-invasive methods for assessing vertebrate diversity and trophic complexity in rewilding sites, finding that integrating environmental DNA and passive acoustic monitoring provides the most comprehensive results.
bioRxiv · Aug 1, 2025 · PreprintEcology