scholarly journals Nesting habitat preference and breeding of Asian Woollyneck (Ciconia episcopus) in Nepal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashant Ghimire ◽  
Saroj Panthi ◽  
Krishna Bhusal ◽  
Matthew Low ◽  
Nabin Pandey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Suitability ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Success Probability ◽  
Nesting Habitat ◽  
Pinus Roxburghii ◽  
Nesting Ecology ◽  
Fledging Success ◽  
Shorea Robusta ◽  
Maxent Modelling ◽  
Nesting Sites

Background: Asian Woollyneck Ciconia episcopus is large wading bird whose conservation status has been recently down-listed, despite a lack of general knowledge on its nesting ecology and breeding success. Thus, in this study we conducted the most comprehensive survey on the nesting ecology of this species to date. Methods: We located 39 nesting sites across 18 districts of Nepal and recorded nest tree characteristics for the nine tree species they nested in. We also used Maxent modelling to further understand factors important for nesting habitat suitability and to identify new areas for future surveys. Results: They most commonly nested in Simal Bombax ceiba (n =21), followed by Sal Shorea robusta (n=6) and Salla Pinus roxburghii (n=4). The mean height of the nesting tree, nest height and tree diameter were 29.8 ± 5.8m (±SD), 1.03 ± 0.35m & 25.3 ± 5.8 m respectively. Nesting and fledging success were additionally recorded from 31 nesting attempts at 19 of these nesting sites between 2016 and 2020. Woollyneck had an estimated nesting success probability of 0.81 ± 0.07 and a mean fledging success of 1.94 ± 0.25 (±SE) chicks per nest. MaxEnt modelling identified a total potential suitable nesting habitat area of 9.64 % (14228km2) of total area in Nepal, with this located within 72 districts (out of 77), mostly in the western part of Nepal. The modelling parameters suggest that slope, land-use, precipitation and forest were important determinants of nesting habitat suitability. Conclusions: The most likely district reported by the model for Woollyneck nesting habitat has not previously reported nests which suggests additional survey effort in this region is warranted. We recommend that priority should be given to conserve taller trees close to settlements and cropland, and future studies should consider the potential impact of climate change on nesting suitability of this species.

Assessment of Biomass Expansion Factor (BEF) and Root-to-shoot Ratio (R) for some Tree Species of Uttarakhand, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-377
Author(s):  
Laxmi Rawat ◽  
Pramod Kumar ◽  
Nishita Giri
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Tectona Grandis ◽  
Expansion Factor ◽  
Pinus Roxburghii ◽  
Biomass Expansion Factor ◽  
Shorea Robusta ◽  
Shoot Ratio ◽  
Harvesting Method ◽  
Root To Shoot Ratio ◽  
Age Series

The present study was conducted in Shorea robusta (sal), Pinus roxburghii (Chir pine), Tectona grandis (Teak) and Ailanthus excelsa (Ardu) plantations of different ages at different sites in Uttarakhand. Biomass was calculated on the basis of complete tree harvesting method (stratified mean tree technique method). Biomass Expansion Factor (BEF) and root-to-shoot ratio (R) of all these 4 tree species have been calculated and presented in this paper. Sample trees of S. robusta were of 45, 53 and 60 years of age. BEF for all these 3 age series were assessed as 1.3 at 45 years, 1.4 at 53 years and 1.2 at 60 years of age. Similarly, R values were assessed as 0.27, 0.28 and 0.26, respectively, in these 3 age series. BEF and R values assessed for T. grandis (28 years age) as 1.46 and 0.21; and for A. excelsa (39 years age) as 1.23 and 0.23, respectively. BEF for P. roxburghii trees calculated as 2.3 for 13 years age, 1.75 for 20 years, 1.71 for 22 years, 1.5 for 33 years and 1.46 for trees of 45 years of age. Similarly, R values were 0.2 for 13 years, 0.21 for 20 years, 0.12 for 22 years, 0.13 for 33 years and 0.15 for 45 years of age. P. roxburghii sample trees have shown decreasing order of BEF with increasing age, whereas S. robusta has not shown such trend along the chronosequence.

Stomiopeltis pinastri. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. Minter
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Pinus Ponderosa ◽  
Pinus Contorta ◽  
Pinus Halepensis ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Pinus Nigra ◽  
Pinus Monticola ◽  
Pinus Caribaea ◽  
Pinus Roxburghii ◽  
Diagnostic Features

Abstract A description is provided for Stomiopeltis pinastri, which are found on dead pine needles. Details are given of its hosts (Cupressus abramsiana, Juniperus communis, Picea sp., Pinus brutia, Pinus caribaea, Pinus cembra, Pinus contorta, Pinus halepensis, Pinus montezumae, Pinus monticola, Pinus mugo, Pinus muricata, Pinus nigra, Pinus nigra var. austriaca, Pinus nigra var. maritime, Pinus pinaster, Pinus ponderosa, Pinus radiata, Pinus roxburghii, Pinus strobus, Pinus sylvestris, Pinus taeda, Pinus thunbergiana [Pinus thunbergii], Pinus wallichiana and Protium sp.), associated species, geographical distribution (Canada (British Columbia), USA (California, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee and Washington), Brazil (Pernambuco), India (Himachal Pradesh and Jammu-Kashmir), Pakistan, Portugal (Azores), Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Irish Republic, Finland, France, Germany, UK, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland), transmission, diagnostic features and conservation status.

Inferring habitat-suitability areas with ecological modelling techniques and GIS: A contribution to assess the conservation status of Vipera latastei

2006 ◽  
Vol 130 (3) ◽  
pp. 416-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xavier Santos ◽  
José C. Brito ◽  
Neftalí Sillero ◽  
Juan M. Pleguezuelos ◽  
Gustavo A. Llorente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Suitability ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Ecological Modelling ◽  
Modelling Techniques

scholarly journals Habitat Suitability, Population Structure and Conservation Status of Pinanga arinasae (Arecaceae), an Endemic Palm in Bali Island, Indonesia

Diversity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Angga Yudaputra ◽  
Joko Ridho Witono ◽  
Inggit Puji Astuti ◽  
Esti Munawaroh ◽  
Yuzammi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Structure ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Habitat Suitability ◽  
Size Structure ◽  
Extinction Risk ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Canopy Openness ◽  
Litter Depth ◽  
Population Size Structure

The conservation of species should be based on knowledge of habitat requirements, population structure and conservation status. This knowledge is quite important to design conservation areas for species and to promote long-term persistence. In this study, we investigated habitat suitability, population size structure and conservation status of Pinanga arinasae in Bali. Plots with palms and adjacent areas with no palms were sampled to characterize key habitat variables. Habitat suitability was modeled using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Random Forest (RF) methods. The population size structure was characterized by counting and measuring the height and reproductive status of the individuals found in plots. Furthermore, we assessed the extinction risk of the species using the IUCN Red List Criteria. The ANN variables that best explained occurrence were litter depth, elevation, canopy openness and slope. The RF variables that best explained the data were elevation, litter depth, slope, and aspect. Both ANN and RF are robust models that can be used to predict the occurrence of P. arinasae. The population size structure included many seedlings, but juvenile and mature individuals were found in relatively small numbers. Based on the findings, we proposed Endangered B1+B2ab(i,ii,iii,v); D as the conservation status of P. arinasae.

scholarly journals Diversité des essences et régénération de forêts communautaires à Sal (Shorea robusta) dans la région centrale du Népal

2009 ◽  
Vol 300 (300) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Indra Prasad Sapkota ◽  
Mulualem Tigabu ◽  
Per Christer Oden
Keyword(s):  
Pinus Roxburghii ◽  
Shorea Robusta ◽  
Eugenia Jambolana ◽  
Composition Spécifique ◽  
Composition Floristique

Cette étude a porté sur la diversité et la régénération d¿essences forestières dans deux forêts communautaires à Sal (Shorea robusta) au centre du Népal, la forêt de plaine de Bhabar (LEF) et une forêt d¿altitude (HEF). Les essences de plus de 30 cm de hauteur ont été dénombrées sur 16 quadrats systématiquement délimités. La densité, la dominance et la fréquence ainsi que l¿indice des valeurs d¿importance (IVI) des essences ont été calculés afin de caractériser la composition floristique. La densité des peuplements, la surface terrière et des mesures de diversité ont été calculées afin d¿analyser la structure et l¿hétérogénéité des peuplements de chaque communauté forestière. Au total, 17 familles, 19 genres et 21 espèces étaient représentées dans la LEF. Pour la HEF, le total recensé est de 13, 18 et 21, respectivement. Les résultats de l¿étude indiquent que Shorea robusta est l¿essence la plus abondante aussi bien pour la LEF (IVI = 174,4%) que la HEF (IVI = 206,9%). Il ressort nettement de l¿étude une association de Shorea robusta, Schima wallichi et Syzygium operculatum dans la forêt LEF et de Shorea robusta, Pinus roxburghii et Eugenia jambolana dans la HEF. La densité des peuplements et la surface terrière de la LEF (13 231 tiges/ha, 34,30 m2/ha) est plus élevée que pour la HEF (7 787 tiges/ha, 20,69 m2/ha). Les indices de Shannon-Weiner et Simpson ont tout deux fait ressortir une densité plus importante pour la HEF (H¿= 2,42, 1 D = 0,64) que pour la LEF (H¿= 1,38, 1 D = 0,35). L¿état de régénération des deux forêts à Sal semble globalement satisfaisant, avec 38% et 33% de l¿ensemble des espèces de la LEF et la HEF, respectivement, représentées aux stades du plant et de la régénération avancée. L¿étude conclut que les variations en termes de composition spécifique, de diversité et de régénération s¿expliquent en partie par l¿altitude. (Résumé d'auteur)

scholarly journals Habitat Suitability Evaluation of the Chinese Horseshoe Bat (R. sinicus) in the Wuling Mountain Area Based on MAXENT Modelling

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 1263-1273
Author(s):  
Xiang Luo ◽  
Liang Liang ◽  
Zhixiao Liu ◽  
Jiahui Wang ◽  
Ting Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Suitability ◽  
Mountain Area ◽  
Suitability Evaluation ◽  
Maxent Modelling ◽  
Horseshoe Bat

Breeding and movements of wing-tagged silver gulls (Larus novaehollandiae) at the largest colony in New South Wales

1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 161 ◽  
Author(s):  
GC Smith ◽  
N Carlile ◽  
S Tully
Keyword(s):  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Return Rate ◽  
Fledging Success ◽  
Nest Sites ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Nesting Sites ◽  
Double Brooding ◽  
Band Combinations

Wing tags were used in preference to colour/metal band combinations to increase sighting frequency of silver gulls. Wing tags did not affect return rate of breeding adults to the colony compared with banded gulls. Approximately one-third of gulls lost their nests following wing-tagging. There were no instances of double-brooding with fledging success from both attempts. A total of 42% of adults that returned and bred, nested more than once in a season. Up to 4 clutches were produced by pairs within a season. Successful raising of young typically occurred from the first brood of the season. Successful breeders usually nested only once in any one season. In all, 19% of pairs successfully fledged young, but the percentage of young fledged from the number of eggs laid was much lower (5.3%). Nest sites were rarely repeatedly used by the same nesting pair. Individuals moved considerable distances between successive nesting sites within and between seasons. Fidelity to colony was 68% and to mate 22%; these estimates are lower than those from other colonies.

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