Brian Crawford, PhD
decision scientist / conservation ecologist

Listed chronologically by theme

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Integrative conservation

Green, K.M., B.A. Crawford, K.A. Williamson & A.A. DeWan. 2019. A meta-analysis of social marketing campaigns to improve global conservation outcomes. Social Marketing Quarterly 25(1): 69-87 (PDF).

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Crawford, B.A., C.T. Moore, T.M. Norton & J.C. Maerz. 2018. Integrated analysis for population estimation, management impact evaluation, and decision-making for a declining species. Biological Conservation 222: 33-43.

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Vercoe, R., N. Heynen, D. Hardy, J.A. Demoss, S.N. Bonney, K. Allen, P. Brosius, D. Charles, B.A. Crawford, S. Heisel, R.G. de Jesús-Crespo, N.P. Nibbelink, L. Parker, C. Pringle, A. Shaw, L. Van Sant & M. Welch-Devine. 2014. Acknowledging tradeoffs and understanding complexity: exurbanization issues in Macon County, North Carolina. Ecology and Society 19(1): 23. (PDF).

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Conservation ecology

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2019. Species Status Assessment for the Southern Hognose Snake. Version 1.1, April 2019. Available at: https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/DownloadFile/168148. (contributing author)

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Crawford B.A., M. Olds, J.C. Maerz, C.T. Moore. 2020. Estimating population persistence for at-risk species using citizen science data. Biological Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2020.108489.

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Crawford B.A., J.C. Maerz, C.T. Moore. 2020. Expert-informed habitat suitability analysis for at-risk species assessment and conservation planning. Journal of Fish & Wildlife Management. https://www.fwspubs.org/doi/pdf/10.3996/092019-JFWM-075.

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Crawford, B.A., C.T. Moore, T.M. Norton & J.C. Maerz. Mitigating road mortality of diamond-backed terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) with hybrid barriers at crossing hot spots. Herpetological Conservation & Biology 12: 202-211.

 

Terrell, V.C.K., J.C. Maerz, N.J. Engbrecht, R.M.Stiles, B.A. Crawford & M.J. Lannoo. Population dynamics of threatened crawfish frogs informs targets for management. Journal of Wildlife Management. In review.

 

Grosse, A.M., B.A. Crawford, J.C. Maerz, K.A. Buhlmann, T.M. Norton, M. Kaylor & T.D. Tuberville. 2015. Effects of nesting habitats on sex determination and nest survival of hatchling diamondback terrapins. Journal of Fish & Wildlife Management 6(1): 19-28. (PDF)

  

Crawford, B.A., J.C. Maerz, N.P. Nibbelink, T. Norton, & K.A. Buhlmann. 2014. Estimating the consequences of multiple threats and management strategies for semi-aquatic turtles. Journal of Applied Ecology 51(2): 359-366. (PDF)

 

Crawford, B.A., J.C. Maerz, N.P. Nibbelink, T. Norton, K.A. Buhlmann & S.E. Albeke. 2014. Hot spots and hot moments of diamondback terrapin road-crossing activity. Journal of Applied Ecology 51(2): 367-375. (PDF)

 

Crawford, B.A., C.R. Hickman & T.M. Luhring. 2012. Testing the threat-sensitive hypothesis with predator familiarity and dietary specificity. Ethology 118: 41-48.

 

Schalk, C.M., T.M. Luhring, and B.A. Crawford. 2010. Summer microhabitat use of the greater siren (Siren lacertina) and two-toed amphiuma (Amphiuma means) in an isolated wetland. Amphibia-Reptilia 31: 251-256.

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Human dimensions of natural resources

Crawford, B.A., & K.M. Andrews. 2016. Drivers’ attitudes toward wildlife-vehicle collisions with reptiles and other taxa. Animal Conservation 19(5): 444-450. (PDF)

 

Crawford, B.A., D.W. Kramer & J.W. Hinton. 2016. Comparing student and professional responses to advocacy in science. Human Dimensions of Wildlife 21(4): 361-370. (PDF)

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Crawford, B.A., N.C. Poudyal & J.C. Maerz. 2015. When drivers and terrapins collide: Assessing stakeholder attitudes toward wildlife management on the Jekyll Island Causeway. Human Dimensions of Wildlife 20(1): 1-14. (PDF)

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Publications for general audiences (book chapters, technical notes, factsheets)

Maerz, J.C., R.A. Seigel & B.A. Crawford. 2018. Conservation in terrestrial habitats: Mitigating habitat loss, road mortality, and subsidized predators. In W.M. Roosenburg & V.S. Kennedy (eds.). Ecology and Management of Diamondback Terrapins. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD.

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Crawford, B.A., R.A. Katz & S.K. McKay. 2017. Engaging stakeholders in natural resource decision-making. EMRRP Technical Notes Collection. ERDC/TN EMRRP-SR-83. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi. http://cw-environment.usace.army.mil/eba/.

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Irwin, B., B.A. Crawford, T. Gancos-Crawford & C.T. Moore. 2016. Turning uncertainty into useful information for conservation decisions. pp. 4. Factsheet prepared for Southeast Climate Science Center (PDF).

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Crawford, B.A. Lessons from mortality and management on the Jekyll Island Causeway. 2015. In K.M. Andrews, P. Nanjappa & S.P.D. Riley (eds.). Roads and Ecological Infrastructure: Concepts and Applications for Small Animals. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD. (cover photo: diamondback terrapin nesting on roadside) (publisher page)

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Graduate degree products

Dissertation: Crawford, B.A., J.C. Maerz, C.T. Moore, N. Heynen & T. Norton. 2016. Roads, reptiles, and recovery: Applying a collaborative decision-making approach for diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) conservation in Georgia. PhD Dissertation. Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. (PDF)

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Thesis: Crawford, B.A., J.C. Maerz, N.P. Nibbelink & T. Norton. 2011. Roads, reptiles, and recovery: Applying a collaborative decision-making approach for diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) conservation in Georgia. Masters thesis. Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. (PDF​)

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Contributions to popular media

Crawford, Brian. 2020. “Habitat suitability maps for at-risk herpetofauna species in the longleaf pine ecosystem.” South Atlantic Conservation Blueprint Blog and Newsletter. February 2020. Online article link.

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Shields, Jesslyn. 2018. “Are frogs on the brink of extinction?” HowStuffWorks. November 2018. Online article link.

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Mann, Allyson. 2017. “Why did the terrapin cross the road?” University of Georgia Research Magazine. October 2017. Online article link.

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Dickson, Terry. 2016. “Simple curb along bike path could save more of Jekyll Island's diamondback terrapins, scientists say.” The Florida Times-Union. 18 April 2016. Online article link.

 

Cavallaro, Gabe. 2014. “New partnership to bolster UGA's conservation efforts.” The Red and Black. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. 29 September 2014. Online article link.

 

Saylor, Patrick. 2012. “Study tracks terrapin turtle movements on the Jekyll Island Causeway.” Golden Isles Magazine. July/August: pp. 30-31.

 

Wiley, Nikki. 25 May 2012. “Researchers study turtle patterns.” The Brunswick News. Section 2A.