scholarly journals The effect of season and post-fire on habitat preferences of the endangered Swayne’s hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus swaynei) in Maze National Park, Ethiopia

BMC Ecology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Misganaw Tamrat ◽  
Anagaw Atickem ◽  
Diress Tsegaye ◽  
Paul Evangelista ◽  
Afework Bekele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Habitat Preferences

Surfacing behaviour and ecology of the marsupial mole (Notoryctes typhlops) at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerrie Bennison ◽  
Jim Clayton ◽  
Robert Godfree ◽  
Chris Pavey ◽  
Melinda Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Variables ◽  
National Park ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Habitat Preferences ◽  
Rainfall Events ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Cumulative Rainfall ◽  
Sign Surveys ◽  
Distribution And Ecology ◽  
Over Time

Little is known about the distribution and ecology of the cryptic and unique marsupial mole. In this paper we report on the habitat preferences and surfacing behaviour of marsupial moles on the basis of surface sign surveys conducted in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Ayers Rock Resort over a 12-month period by Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park staff and traditional owners. A key aim of the study was to assess the potential viability of using surface sign as a rapid, non-intrusive alternative to traditional survey methods. We found that surfacing occurred widely across the study area, but that it was highly variable both across survey sites and over time. Significant relationships existed between surface sign counts and environmental variables, including fire age, timing of significant rainfall events, presence of infrastructure and the cumulative rainfall received in the preceding three months. We concluded that the use of marsupial mole surface sign is likely to be a useful method for monitoring the distribution, abundance and habitat requirements of this cryptic species.

Comparing two views of the landscape: Aboriginal traditional ecological knowledge and modern scientific knowledge.

1992 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 174 ◽  
Author(s):  
LM Baker ◽  
Community Mutitjulu
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
Traditional Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
National Park ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Aboriginal People ◽  
Habitat Preferences ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Alternative Perspective ◽  
Effects Of Drought

The potential for combining Aboriginal ecological knowledge and scientific knowledge to enhance understanding of the environment is explored. Results of a fauna survey jointly undertaken at Ulug National Park by Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, CSIRO and Aboriginal members of Mutitjulu Community provide the basis for discussion. Examination of comparative habitat classifications, recognition of faunal habitat preferences and knowledge of the effects of drought and fire suggest that information from Aboriginal people can enhance, and in some instances provide an alternative perspective to, the knowledge currently held by scientists. The scientific community will benefit by accepting Aboriginal ecological knowledge on an equal basis to scientific research. The importance of involving Aboriginal people through all aspects of the research and ensuring that they maintain control over the usage of their traditional knowledge is stressed.

scholarly journals An annotated check list of the birds of Qwaqwa National Park

Koedoe ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D.H. De Swardt ◽  
D.J. Van Niekerk
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Habitat Preferences ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Golden Gate ◽  
Check List

This paper presents a check list of 179 bird species occuring in the Qwaqwa National Park which borders the eastern part of Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Data on the distribution, status, habitat preferences and breeding were obtained during several visits between December 1992 and March 1995. The following habitats were preferred: grassland, montane grassland, woodland, rocky hillsides, mountain slopes and riverine areas with Phragmites reedbeds. The conservation of waterbirds, raptors and other localised species such as Orangebreasted Rockjumper, Palecrowned Cisticola, Mountain Pipit and Gurney's Sugarbird is important as these species occur in specialised habitats.

Population density and habitat preferences of forest duikers in Moukalaba-Doudou National Park, Gabon

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 395-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Nakashima ◽  
Eiji Inoue ◽  
Etienne-François Akomo-Okoue
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
National Park ◽  
Habitat Preferences

Breeding habitat preferences of the turtledove (Streptopelia turtur) in the Dadia-Soufli National Park and its implications for management

2009 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 597-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. E. Bakaloudis ◽  
C. G. Vlachos ◽  
E. Chatzinikos ◽  
V. Bontzorlos ◽  
M. Papakosta
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Habitat Preferences ◽  
Breeding Habitat ◽  
Streptopelia Turtur

scholarly journals Vegetation Communities of Zion National Park

1988 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 207-214
Author(s):  
Kimball Harper ◽  
Stewart Sanderson ◽  
E. McArthur ◽  
Joel Tuhy
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Plants ◽  
National Park ◽  
Habitat Preferences ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Exotic Plant ◽  
Exotic Plant Species ◽  
Basic Field ◽  
Zion National Park ◽  
Data Files ◽  
Access Data

The overall objectives of this study are to (1) provide a map of the current vegetation of Zion National Park (ZNP), (2) provide a listing of all vascular plants known for the Park, (3) list all rare, endangered and exotic plant species growing within the Park and describe the distribution and habitat preferences of each as fully as possible, (4) list representative locations for examples of undisturbed stands of each of the major vegetational types, and (5) present our basic field data to the Park on computer disks with software programs that will permit employees to access data files easily and systematically. These objectives are being satisfied through systematic sampling of the vegetation at 1.6 km intervals. Ideally, the samples should be taken at all section corners using cadastral survey maps, but some remote portions of the park have never been surveyed. As a consequence, we are using the Universal Transverse Mercator grid system for describing locations of all study plots.

scholarly journals Ecology and Conservation of the Endangered Banteng (Bos javanicus) in Indonesia Tropical Lowland Forest

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Dede Aulia Rahman ◽  
Riki Herliansyah ◽  
Puji Rianti ◽  
Ujang Mamat Rahmat ◽  
Asep Yayus Firdaus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Secondary Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Habitat Preferences ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Ecological Data ◽  
Lowland Forest ◽  
Bos Javanicus ◽  
Distribution Point

Banteng, Bos javanicus, as wild cattle is a vital and importance source of germplasm in Indonesia. Various human activities currently threaten their conservation status. Nonetheless, no long-term monitoring programmes are in place for this species. Using distribution point and statistical analysis based on 46,116 camera trap days from December 2015 to January 2017, we aimed to provide habitat preferences, activity patterns and ecological data for banteng population in Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP). It is the largest population of banteng in Indonesia and is living in a limited habitat area. According to the best occupancy model, the most suitable areas for this species were the secondary forest located at the center portion of UKNP. The presence of the invasive cluster sugar palm, Arenga obtusifolia, in dry season provides additional alternative food for banteng when its main food is scarcer in the forest. Banteng was cathemeral all year round, with the proportion of cathemeral records and the recording rate did not change with the protection of the level area, moon phase or season. To reduce the probability of encountering predators, banteng avoided the space use of dholes. Selection and avoidance of habitats was stronger than avoidance of the predator activity areas. Habitat competition from domestic cattle which grazed illegally in the national park appears to be a problem to the species since zoonosis appears from domestic cattle to banteng. Therefore, effective law enforcement and an adequate conservation strategy are required to eliminate the impacts of both direct and indirect threats.

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