Post doc

Biology background

Postdoctoral Fellow; Dept of Forest & Wildlife Ecology; University of Wisconsin-Madison
http://silvis.forest.wisc.edu/

PhD in Wildlife Ecology; Dept of Wildlife, Fish & Environmental Studies; Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU); Program of Adaptive Management of Fish and Wildlife
Thesis: Moose Alces alces behavior related to human activity
http://diss-epsilon.slu.se:8080/archive/00002102/

Diploma in Biology; University of Osnabrück, Germany
Thesis: Brown bear Ursus arctos and berries in the Swedish boreal forest: exploiting a temporarily and spatially variable resource.

Working areas

• Large herbivore ecology
• Behavioral ecology
• Movement ecology
• Human impact on wildlife

Research interests

Humans are part of most wildlife habitat. Today´s expansion of human activity increases not only the frequency of contacts between wildlife and humans year-around, but also leaves long-lasting ecological footprints in wildlife habitat. The overarching goal of my research is to improve our understanding of the ecological effects of the structure and the dynamics of human activity on wildlife. My main interests concern the behaviour and movement ecology of wildlife within the context of landscape ecological aspects, specifically with respect to human-wildlife interactions. Within my area of research I combine empirical and GIS-based approaches using statistical and spatial analysis.

Research projects

Within my postdoctoral research project I am analyzing wildlife movement behavior with respect to infrastructure development and landscape features. Here, I am using a unique data set of moose GPS location data, coming from seven different study sites that are suited in both northern and southern Sweden. My studies will help 1) to identify the important determinants for moose movement in human-modified landscapes, 2) to evaluate the impact of infrastructure such as roads and houses on moose movement behavior, and last but not least 3) to recognize and predict zones for human-wildlife conflicts such as increased risk of traffic safety. I expect my results to be applicable for management measures to mitigate costs and risk to people and wildlife alike. Here, I am particular interested in predicting the risk and distribution for moose-vehicle collision in space and time.

Links

Moose research

Publications

Neumann W, Ericsson G, Dettki H, Bunnefeld N, Keuler N, Helmers D, Radeloff V. 2012. Difference in spatiotemporal patterns of wildlife road-crossings and wildlife-vehicle collisions. Biol Conserv 145, 70-78.

Neumann W, Ericsson G, Dettki H, Arnemo JM. Effect of immobilizations on female moose Alces alces activity and space use. Can J Zool 89, 1013-1018.

Neumann W, Ericsson G, Dettki H. 2011. The impact of human recreational activities – moose as a case study. Accepted 2011-06-21 Alces 47, 17-25.

Stoen O-G, Neumann W, Ericsson G, Swenson J E, Dettki H, Kindberg J, Nellemann C. 2010. Behavioral response of moose and brown bears to direct helicopter approach by researchers. Wildlife Biology 16, 1-9.

Neumann W, Ericsson G, Dettki H. 2010. Does off-trail backcountry skiing disturb moose? European J Wildl Res 56, 513-518.

Neumann W, Ericsson G, Dettki H. 2009. The non-impact of hunting on moose Alces alces movement, diurnal activity, and activity range. European J Wildl Res 55, 255-265.

Popular publications

Neumann W, Ericsson G, Sävberger L, Seiler A. 2011. Adaptiv älgförvaltning nr 12: Älg och trafik. Faktablad Fakta Skog 21, p 4.

Ericsson G, Neumann W, Dettki H, Bergqvist G, Bergström R, Andersson E, Nordström Å. 2011. Årsrapport SYDÄLG Öster Malma 2010/2011. Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, p 12

Neumann W, Ericsson G, Dettki H, Bergström R, Nilsson K, Andersson E, Nordström Å. 2011. Årsrapport GPS-älgarna Misterhult. Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, p 14

Ericsson G, Dettki H, Kagervall A, Sundgren B, Geibrink O, Neumann W, Andersson E, Nordström Å, Edenius L. 2011. Förvaltningsmärkning Älg i Norrbotten: Underlag för framtida adaptiv förvaltning. Slutrapport Överkalix/Kalixdalen 2088/2010. Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, p 20

Neumann W, Ericsson G, Dettki H, Bergström R, Hågeryd A, Andersson E, Nordström Å. 2011. Tema vilt och skog: Årsrapport GPS-älgarna Referensområde Växjö 2010/2011, p 12

Ericsson G, Neumann W, Dettki H, Bergqvist G, Bergström R, Andersson E, Nordström Å. 2010. Årsrapport Sydälg/GPS-älgar Öster Malma 2009/2010. Tema Vilt och Skog/Projekt Sydälg, p 9

Ericsson G, Neumann W, Dettki H, Bergström R, Hågeryd A, Andersson E, Nordström Å. 2010. Årsrapport GPS-älgar Växjö 2009/2010. Tema Vilt och Skog, p 8

Neumann W, Ericsson G, Hörnell-Willebrand M. 2007. Beskattning av viltförekomst & -föredelning med spillningsdata. Slutrapport Kungliga Skogs- & Lantbruksakademien KSLA. Anslag: H-459, p10

Ericsson G, Dettki H, Neumann W, Andersson E, Nordström Å, Edenius L. 2007. Förvaltning av älg i Västerbotten: Märkning av älg som en del av viltövervakningen. Delrapport Malå. SLU, p 6

Ericsson G, Dettki H, Geibrink O, Sundgren B, Neumann W, Andersson E, Nordström Å, Edenius L. 2006. Förvaltningsmärkning älg i Norrbotten. Delrapport Arjeplogs kommun, p 3

Neumann W.  2006. Large ungulates´ behavioral and demographic responses to human disturbance. Introductory essay. SLU, p 16

Ericsson G, Neumann W, Solberg EJ, Dettki H, Andersson E, Johnsen B, Nordström Å. 2006 års kalvning i Älg i MittSkandia. Delrapport. Älg i MittSkandia, p 3

Ericsson G, Dettki H, Neumann W, Andersson E, Nordström Å, Edenius L. 2006. Förvaltning av älg i Västerbotten: Märkning av älg som en del av viltövervakningen. Delrapport Hällnäs. SLU, p 3

Ericsson G, Dettki H, Arnemo JM, Neumann W, Ågren M, Solberg EJ, Andersson E, Nordström Å. 2005. Älg i MittSkandia. Årsrapport forskningsaktiviteter 2005. Älg i MittSkandia, p 15