scholarly journals Lianas, tree ferns and understory species: indicators of conservation status in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest remnants, southeastern Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. D. Castello ◽  
S. Coelho ◽  
E. Cardoso-Leite
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Indicator Species ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Successional Stage ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Protected Areas Management ◽  
Tree Ferns ◽  
Shade Tolerant Species

Abstract Indicators are applied faster and at lower costs than conventional surveys, providing quick and efficient responses that can facilitate protected areas management. Our aim was to select indicators from vegetation to monitor protected areas. For this purpose, we analyzed understory and quantified lianas and tree ferns in protected and non-protected areas, in order to find indicator species. Our study areas are located in Vale do Ribeira, southeastern São Paulo state, Brazil. One of the areas is under two protection categories (IUCN's categories II and V), and the other is a privately owned farm. Lianas with large diameters (> 13 cm) and tree ferns with great heights (> 19 m) were considered indicators of undisturbed areas (protected areas) because their growth is directly related to forest successional stage. Indicator species within the protected area were shade tolerant species, such as Bathysa australis (A.St.-Hil.) K.Schum., whereas outside the protected area were pioneer species, such as Pera glabrata (Schott) Poepp. ex Baill. e Nectandra oppositifolia Ness. All of the suggested indicators can be used in management actions, especially in protected areas, to guarantee forest maintenance and ensure fulfillment of the conservation objectives of these areas.

scholarly journals Birds at Santa Bárbara Ecological Station, one of the last Cerrado remnants in the state of São Paulo, Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anderson da Silva Lucindo ◽  
Alexsander Zamorano Antunes ◽  
Marina Mitsue Kanashiro ◽  
Manoel Martins Dias
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Vegetation Types ◽  
Santa Barbara ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Species Of Conservation Concern ◽  
Conservation Concern

In the state of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil, the phytophysiognomy known as Cerrado takes less than 1% of its original cover. Thus, the establishment and management of protected areas are essential to save a significant sample of biodiversity of this environment in the region. The Santa Bárbara Ecological Station is one of the largest protected areas in São Paulo, and one of the few ones to cover a mosaic with most of the vegetation types of Cerrado. This article aims to increase the knowledge of avifauna in the reserve, showing new bird records and evaluating the association of species to their physiognomies. We carried out surveys from 2008 to 2013, which resulted in the record of 226 species, or 246 when in regard to Willis & Oniki’s works (1981, 2003). Twenty-two are regionally threatened, and five globally threatened. Despite showing lower species richness, grasslands stood out because of the number of species of conservation concern. Preventing the densification of woody vegetation and controlling the invasion of alien plants are important management actions for the conservation of the bird assemblages at Santa Bárbara reserve, one of the last open Cerrado remnants in São Paulo.

scholarly journals An Ecological Comparison of Floristic Composition in Seasonal Semideciduous Forest in Southeast Brazil: Implications for Conservation

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sérgio de Faria Lopes ◽  
Ivan Schiavini ◽  
Ana Paula Oliveira ◽  
Vagner Santiago Vale
Keyword(s):  
Indicator Species ◽  
Detrended Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Successional Stage ◽  
Semideciduous Forest ◽  
Hymenaea Courbaril ◽  
Forest Sites ◽  
Copaifera Langsdorffii ◽  
Seasonal Semideciduous Forest

We examined floristic patterns of ten seasonal semideciduous forest sites in southeastern Brazil and conducted a central sampling of one hectare for each site, where we took samples and identified all individual living trees with DBH (diameter at breast height, 1.30 m) ≥4.8 cm. Arboreal flora totaled 242 species, 163 genera, and 58 families. Fabaceae (38 species) and Myrtaceae (20 species) were families with the largest number of species. OnlyCopaifera langsdorffiiandHymenaea courbariloccurred at all sites. Multivariate analysis (detrended correspondence analysis and cluster analysis) using two-way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN) indicated the formation of a group containing seven fragments in whichSiparuna guianensiswas the indicator species. This analysis revealed that similarities between studied fragments were due mainly to the successional stage of the community.

scholarly journals Preserving an obscure bird: achievements and future challenges of Corncrake (Crex crex Linnaeus, 1758) conservation in Hungary

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
István Szentirmai ◽  
Sándor András Boldogh ◽  
Károly Nagy ◽  
Béla Habarics ◽  
Tibor Szép
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Conservation Management ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Population Trends ◽  
Protected Species ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Extract Information

Abstract The Corncrake is a strictly protected species in Hungary and a qualifying species of many Natura 2000 sites. Despite its Least concern global conservation status, it receives much attention and was elected as “Bird of the Year” by MME BirdLife Hungary in 2016. In this paper, we estimate its population trends and analyse the suitability of the protected area system and agri-environment schemes for the species. We compiled information on major threatening factors and conservation measures applied for the species. We reviewed international publications on the ecology and conservation management of the species to extract information for practical conservation. We estimated that 500–2000 pairs of Corncrakes breed in Hungary. Although their breeding sites are well covered by protected areas, Natura 2000 sites (42%) and High Nature Value Areas (67%), their population has declined by 55% over the last 20 years. We found that most of the major threatening factors are addressed by conservation management, and appropriate measures are applied in most cases. Recent research findings and recommendations by the BirdLife International Corncrake Conservation Team suggest that mowing of grasslands around nesting places should be delayed until 1–15 August either in the entire field or at least on 2 hectares around nests. Prescriptions of agri-environment schemes should also be adjusted to the above requirements and more farmers should be encouraged to enrol in Corncrake conservation programmes. We strongly suggest that more emphasis should be devoted to combat important threats for the most important breeding sites such as aridification and flooding.

scholarly journals Caracterización de los ecosistemas costeros al norte del Área Protegida de Recursos Manejados Península de Guanahacabibes, Cuba

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorka Cobián ◽  
Susana Perera ◽  
Alina Pérez ◽  
Susana Aguilar ◽  
Anmaris Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Coastal Lagoons ◽  
Seagrass Species ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Proposal A ◽  
Nesting Sites ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Conservation And Management

LaPenínsula de Guanahacabibes fue propuesta como Área Protegida de Recursos Manejados (APRM) en el Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas de Cuba. Para validar esta propuesta se realizó un estudio de caracterización al área, en el marco del proyecto “Aplicación de un enfoque regional al manejo de las áreas protegidas marinas y costeras en los archipiélagos del sur de Cuba”, con el objetivo de caracterizar los ecosistemas costeros y reafirmar que la ubicación y extensión diseñada del APRM responden a la protección de los principales valores naturales. Se evaluaron los manglares, las lagunas costeras y los pastos marinos, así como los sitios más importantes para las comunidades de aves marinas y acuáticas y las poblaciones de manatíes. Los muestreos se realizaron con metodologías validadas en el marco del proyecto. Se presentan los resultados que constituyen la línea base del área, identificándose 149 especies de algas, 4 especies de fanerógamas marinas, 53 especies de peces del manglar y 39 especies de aves marinas y acuáticas. Los sitios seleccionados como prioridades de conservación y manejo de hábitats y especies incluyen los sitios de alimentación y nidificación de las aves marinas y acuáticas y la ubicación de dos zonas importantes para el monitoreo del manatí. Se identificaron las principales problemáticas del área, con el objetivo de realizar futuras acciones de conservación y manejo de los recursos naturales.AbstractThe Guanahacabibes Peninsula was proposed as a Managed Resource Protected Area (APRM) in the CubanNational System of Protected Areas. In order to validate this proposal a study was conducted as part of the project“Implementation of a Regional Approach to the Management of Marine and Coastal Protected Areas inSouthern Cuban Archipelagos”, with the purpose of characterizing coastal ecosystems and reassuring that theAPRM designed location and extension correspond to the protection of the main natural resources of the region.Mangroves, coastal lagoons and seagrass were assessed as well as important sites for seabird and waterfowlcommunities and manatee populations. Sampling was conducted with methods validated in the project.Results included the baseline of the area and identified 149 algae species, 4 seagrass species, 53 mangrove fishspecies, and 39 seabird and waterfowl species. The sites selected as priority for habitat and species conservationand management include feeding and nesting sites for seabirds and waterfowl and two important sites forthe manatee. The main problems for the area were identified for future conservation and management actions.

scholarly journals Understory bird community from wildlife protected areas: diversity, seasonal variation and similarity

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aloysio Souza de Moura ◽  
Felipe Santana Machado ◽  
Marco Aurélio Leite Fontes ◽  
Gabriela Trindade de Barros ◽  
Henrique Fazolin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Seasonal Variations ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Bird Community ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Bird Diversity ◽  
Biological Conservation ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Conservation Projects

The bird diversity is threatened and many studies have been focusing on preservation and conservation efforts. For example, Wildlife Protected Areas are created in order to protect this diversity, however, just few areas have been created, which increases the need of private initiatives to support the environment conservation challenge. The Quedas do Rio Bonito Ecological Park is a protected area located in south of Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Herein, we present the median richness when compared to others studies in southeastern Brazil, as well as richness estimative of the understory stratum, seasonal variations and similarities among areas. Therefore, this paper presents arguments to assist future conservation studies since the knowledge on community in different areas is primordial when comparing the environment conditions in Biological Conservation projects.

scholarly journals The legal framework for protected areas management in Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia

2018 ◽  
pp. 113-142
Author(s):  
Nenad Rankovic ◽  
Jelena Nedeljkovic ◽  
Mladen Prvulovic
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
National Parks ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Protected Area Management ◽  
Social Significance ◽  
Protected Areas Management ◽  
Basic Purpose ◽  
The Law ◽  
Management Issues

The paper analyzes the laws related to the management of protected areas, i.e., determining the meaning of the content and characteristics of the texts of the laws regarding management, in order to identify possible identities, absences or contradictions in meaning. The aim of this research is to find out the nature of the legislation related to the management of protected areas, on the basis of the characteristics of the paragraphs in the observed laws of the selected countries. The analysis was carried out for three countries: Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia. Bearing in mind that these issues are subject of several different laws, the following acts were taken into account: the Law on Forests, the Law on Environmental Protection, the Law on Nature Conservation and the Law on National Parks. In all the observed countries, general entries are predominated (63.9%), while the entries with organizational (24.9%) and economic (11.2%) characters are much less common. When it comes to individual entries, ?Protection? is the most frequent, followed by ?Ecology? and ?Status / Function?, all of which belong to the group of general entries. In the group of entries with organizational character, ?Users? is dominant, and in the group of entries with economic character, the most important is ?Forestry?. When regulating protected area management issues, law drafters should be more focused on defining concrete solutions, which will improve work in practice, and thus satisfy the basic purpose of their adoption (protection of selected areas of social significance).

scholarly journals Research in Tropical Protected Areas: Some Guidelines for Managers

1990 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Thorsell
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Protected Area Management ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Protected Areas Management ◽  
Research Programmes ◽  
Long Term Studies

A major reason for establishment of parks and reserves is to provide secure areas for long-term studies on the biophysical components of The Biosphere. Research, therefore, should be seen as a legitimate and essential, indeed routine, activity in most protected areas, and particularly in the biologically rich reserves in the tropical countries. But, as with any other use, research needs to be planned and the execution of its results effectively managed. Protected-area management authorities must accordingly have a clear policy of what research they will actively encourage and how to ensure that the results are applicable by management. This paper reviews the range of research topics for which tropical protected areas provide opportunities, and suggests some guidelines on how the protected-areas management authority can most effectively direct and utilize the results of research programmes.

scholarly journals Prioritizing areas for conservation outside the existing protected area network in Bhutan: the use of multi-species, multi-scale habitat suitability models

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 1281-1309
Author(s):  
Ugyen Penjor ◽  
Żaneta Kaszta ◽  
David W. Macdonald ◽  
Samuel A. Cushman
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Selection ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Indicator Species ◽  
Habitat Suitability ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Umbrella Species ◽  
Protected Area Network ◽  
Multiple Species ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Context Understanding the environmental and anthropogenic factors influencing habitat selection of multiple species is a foundation for quantifying human impacts on biodiversity and developing effective conservation measures. Objectives To determine the effect of multiple scales of environmental/topographic and anthropogenic variables and landscape patterns on habitat suitability of terrestrial mammals in Bhutan, assess the effectiveness of the current protected area network, identify areas of high species richness outside of the existing protected area, and evaluate the potential effectiveness of indicator and umbrella species for conservation planning. Methods We modelled multi-scale habitat selection of sixteen species of terrestrial mammals across Bhutan using data from a nation-wide camera trap survey. We used the predicted species distribution maps to assess the multi-species conservation effectiveness of the existing protected area network. We performed simulations to identify high priority areas for multiple species based on their habitat suitability, proximity to existing protected areas and overall connectivity within the predicted distribution of species. We used correlation analysis among predicted occurrence maps and multivariate cluster analysis to identify potential indicator species. We evaluated the potential utility of each species as umbrella species by assessing how well optimal protected areas for that species would protect suitable habitat for all 16 species simultaneously. Results Protected areas and forest cover were strongly associated with habitat use of most modelled species. Additionally, topographical features, like terrain roughness and slope position, contributed to habitat selection of multiple species, but often in different ways. Environmental and topographical variables were mostly selected at medium to broad scales. Anthropogenic variables (agriculture and built-up areas) were negatively associated with habitat suitability of most species at both fine and broad scales. Conservation effectiveness assessment of existing protected areas found protected areas in south-central Bhutan have high effectiveness in terms of both mean and total richness protected. Similarly, biological corridors in the south-central region offered high mean richness protection. Our simulation of optimal areas for additional protection found areas abutting protected areas in southern Bhutan offered high relative species richness protection. Our umbrella species analysis found muntjac, wild pig, serow, sambar and Asian golden cat are the most effective umbrella species for broader biodiversity protection. Our indicator species analysis found tiger, gaur, dhole, clouded leopard, Asian black bear and common leopard as effective indicator species. Conclusions This study highlights the need to protect optimally located species-rich areas outside the current protected areas. This kind of multi-species habitat assessment provides important information to optimize future conservation and development plans at national and regional scales.

scholarly journals Caracterización de los ecosistemas costeros al norte del Área Protegida de Recursos Manejados Península de Guanahacabibes, Cuba

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorka Cobián ◽  
Susana Perera ◽  
Alina Pérez ◽  
Susana Aguilar ◽  
Anmaris Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Coastal Lagoons ◽  
Seagrass Species ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Proposal A ◽  
Nesting Sites ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Conservation And Management

LaPenínsula de Guanahacabibes fue propuesta como Área Protegida de Recursos Manejados (APRM) en el Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas de Cuba. Para validar esta propuesta se realizó un estudio de caracterización al área, en el marco del proyecto “Aplicación de un enfoque regional al manejo de las áreas protegidas marinas y costeras en los archipiélagos del sur de Cuba”, con el objetivo de caracterizar los ecosistemas costeros y reafirmar que la ubicación y extensión diseñada del APRM responden a la protección de los principales valores naturales. Se evaluaron los manglares, las lagunas costeras y los pastos marinos, así como los sitios más importantes para las comunidades de aves marinas y acuáticas y las poblaciones de manatíes. Los muestreos se realizaron con metodologías validadas en el marco del proyecto. Se presentan los resultados que constituyen la línea base del área, identificándose 149 especies de algas, 4 especies de fanerógamas marinas, 53 especies de peces del manglar y 39 especies de aves marinas y acuáticas. Los sitios seleccionados como prioridades de conservación y manejo de hábitats y especies incluyen los sitios de alimentación y nidificación de las aves marinas y acuáticas y la ubicación de dos zonas importantes para el monitoreo del manatí. Se identificaron las principales problemáticas del área, con el objetivo de realizar futuras acciones de conservación y manejo de los recursos naturales.AbstractThe Guanahacabibes Peninsula was proposed as a Managed Resource Protected Area (APRM) in the CubanNational System of Protected Areas. In order to validate this proposal a study was conducted as part of the project“Implementation of a Regional Approach to the Management of Marine and Coastal Protected Areas inSouthern Cuban Archipelagos”, with the purpose of characterizing coastal ecosystems and reassuring that theAPRM designed location and extension correspond to the protection of the main natural resources of the region.Mangroves, coastal lagoons and seagrass were assessed as well as important sites for seabird and waterfowlcommunities and manatee populations. Sampling was conducted with methods validated in the project.Results included the baseline of the area and identified 149 algae species, 4 seagrass species, 53 mangrove fishspecies, and 39 seabird and waterfowl species. The sites selected as priority for habitat and species conservationand management include feeding and nesting sites for seabirds and waterfowl and two important sites forthe manatee. The main problems for the area were identified for future conservation and management actions.

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