Geodiversity of Karst landforms with high priority conservation areas for Sooty Falcon (Falco concolor) in the White Desert National Park, Western Desert, Egypt

Cape Town is a fast-growing cityscape in the Cape Floristic Region in South Africa with 24 formally protected conservation areas including the World Heritage Table Mountain National Park. These sites have been protected and managed as critical sites for local biodiversity, representing potentially one-third of all Cape Floristic Region flora species and 18% of South Africa’s plant diversity. Cape Town is also inhabited by a rapidly growing culturally and economically diverse citizenry with distinct and potentially conflicting perspectives on access to, and management of, local natural resources. In a qualitative study of 58 locally resident traditional healers of distinct cultural groups, we examined motivations underlying the generally illicit activity of harvesting of wild resources from Cape Town protected areas. Resource harvester motivations primarily link to local economic survival, health care and cultural links to particular resources and practices, ‘access for all’ outlooks, and wholesale profit-seeking perspectives. We describe these motivations, contrast them with the current formal, legal and institutional perspectives for biodiversity protection in the city, and propose managerial interventions that may improve sustainability of ongoing harvest activities.

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Estimating population sizes of lions Panthera leo and spotted hyaenas Crocuta crocuta in Uganda's savannah parks, using lure count methods

Oryx ◽

10.1017/s0030605313000112 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 394-401 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Edward Okot Omoya ◽

Tutilo Mudumba ◽

Stephen T. Buckland ◽

Paul Mulondo ◽

Andrew J. Plumptre

Keyword(s):

National Parks ◽

Protected Area ◽

National Park ◽

Crocuta Crocuta ◽

Panthera Leo ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Conservation Area ◽

Population Sizes

AbstractDespite > 60 years of conservation in Uganda's national parks the populations of lions and spotted hyaenas in these areas have never been estimated using a census method. Estimates for some sites have been extrapolated to other protected areas and educated guesses have been made but there has been nothing more definitive. We used a lure count analysis method of call-up counts to estimate populations of the lion Panthera leo and spotted hyaena Crocuta crocuta in the parks where reasonable numbers of these species exist: Queen Elizabeth Protected Area, Murchison Falls Conservation Area and Kidepo Valley National Park. We estimated a total of 408 lions and 324 hyaenas for these three conservation areas. It is unlikely that other conservation areas in Uganda host > 10 lions or > 40 hyaenas. The Queen Elizabeth Protected Area had the largest populations of lions and hyaenas: 140 and 211, respectively. It is estimated that lion numbers have declined by 30% in this protected area since the late 1990s and there are increasing concerns for the long-term viability of both species in Uganda.

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Financial Feasibility of Investing in Smallholder Cow-Calf Cooperatives in Baluran National Park

Agro Ekonomi ◽

10.22146/jae.23543 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 126

Author(s):

Mark Rademaker ◽

Any Suryantini ◽

Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo

Keyword(s):

National Park ◽

Flow Analysis ◽

Livestock Grazing ◽

Farm Labor ◽

Conservation Priorities ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Discounted Cash Flow ◽

Management Plans ◽

Cow Calf ◽

The Government

Livestock grazing is a major driver of human-wildlife confl ict in conservation areas. Currently, it is estimated that 3000 heads of cattle illegally grazing within Baluran National Park (BNP) in East Java. The recent research has suggested the potential of livestock system intensifi cation to reduce land-use and conflict through conservation priorities. The research goal was to investigate the fi nancial feasibility of starting intensive cow-calf cooperatives by smallholders in the BNP area. Data were collected using Farm surveys in a Criterion sampling design. Optimal herd management plans were generated using whole farm Linear Programming and fi nancial feasibility was assessed using Discounted cash-flow analysis and debt-servicing capabilities. Investment lifetime was set at 15 years and four alternative varieties of cattle were taken from Bali, Peranakan Ongole, Limousin and Simmental. Results show that investing in all varieties represents a positive investment opportunity. Bali cattle obtaining the highest NPV ($53.769), IRR (14,25%) and B/C ratio (1,13). Farmer income can be increased by 163% by combining additional Off-farm labor. However, debt servicing capabilities of cow-calf cooperative activities showed that the loan principal can only be repaid in the 10th year instead of the maximum eight years set by the government cow-calf credit scheme. We urge the government to reconsider either the grace period or the repayment time of the credit scheme to better fit the cash-fl ow characteristics of cow-calf enterprises.

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Evaluation of Prioritized Natural Landscape Conservation Areas for National Park Planning in China

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12051840 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 1840 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ao Du ◽

Weihua Xu ◽

Yi Xiao ◽

Tong Cui ◽

Tianyu Song ◽

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Keyword(s):

National Parks ◽

National Park ◽

Landscape Conservation ◽

Natural Ecosystems ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Natural Landscape ◽

Priority Areas ◽

Park Planning ◽

Natural Landscapes ◽

Four Levels

Protecting representative natural ecosystems, rich biodiversity, and unique natural landscapes are the main considerations in China’s national park planning. Here, we mapped the distribution of China’s natural landscapes and evaluated their protection values for national park planning and construction. Grading evaluation methods combining standard comparison, inventory method, and expert consultation were used, and four levels of natural landscapes were identified. Furthermore, priority areas for national parks establishment were also proposed. Of all the landscapes evaluated, 76 were extremely important, 481 were important, 2070 were moderately important, and 1213 were slightly important. A total number of 67 priority areas for natural landscapes were identified with a total area of 1,218,000 km2. They comprised land and sea areas of 1,148,000 and 69,000 km2, respectively. We suggest strengthening natural landscape protection by establishing natural parks in priority areas. Our study will contribute to the effective protection of natural landscapes in China.

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Vegetation description of the Doornhoek section of the Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP), South Africa

Koedoe ◽

10.4102/koedoe.v50i1.142 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Hugo Bezuidenhout ◽

Leslie R. Brown

Keyword(s):

National Park ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Valley Bottom ◽

Large Herbivores ◽

Vegetation Map ◽

Acacia Karroo ◽

Community Types ◽

Recent Addition ◽

Floristic Data ◽

Sound Management

The Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP) has been extended over the last couple of years. One of the newly procured areas is the Doornhoek section, which had been adjacent to the park. To develop scientifically sound management programmes for conservation areas, it is essential that an inventory of their natural resources be undertaken. The aim of this study was to classify, describe and map the vegetation of the Doornhoek section of the park. The floristic data were analysed in accordance with the Braun-Blanquet procedures using the BBPC suite. The data analysis resulted in the identification of eight communities, which can be grouped into seven major community types (Rhus lucida–Buddleja glomerata Shrubland, Rhigozum obovatum–Rhus longispina Shrubland, Helichrysum dregeanum–Aristida diffusa Grassland, Pentzia globosa–Enneapogon scoparius Grassland, Aristida adscensionus–Pentzia globosa Grassland, Cadaba aphylla–Acacia karroo Woodland and Lycium oxycarpum–Acacia karroo Woodland). Four of these communities occur on the higher-lying plateau, mid-slope and crest areas, while the other four communities are located on the lower-lying mid-plateau and foot slope, along drainage lines and in valley-bottom areas. The description of the plant communities, together with the vegetation map, can serve as a basis for formulating a management programme for the larger park. Although sections of Doornhoek have been overgrazed and degraded in the past, its recent addition to the MZNP contributes to the available habitat preferred by large herbivores, such as valley bottoms, foot-slopes and plateaux.

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Setting priority conservation areas of wild Tibetan gazelle (Procapra picticaudata) in China's first national park

Global Ecology and Conservation ◽

10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00725 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. e00725

Author(s):

Feng Jiang ◽

Guangying Li ◽

Wen Qin ◽

Jingjie Zhang ◽

Gonghua Lin ◽

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Keyword(s):

National Park ◽

Conservation Areas

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The Making of a National Park: Ruins of Nature and History in Northern Dobrudja

East European Politics and Societies and Cultures ◽

10.1177/0888325417703185 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 596-614

Author(s):

Calin Cotoi

Keyword(s):

Nature Conservation ◽

Political Ecology ◽

National Parks ◽

National Park ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Analytical Potential ◽

The Social ◽

Social Construction Of Nature ◽

Critical Discourses ◽

Gain Access

After 1990, nature conservation areas multiplied all over Central and Eastern Europe. National parks came into being as part of a dramatically changing society, economy, and culture. Scholarly efforts to understand national parks rely either on arguments about the social construction of nature or on political ecology. In this article, I attempt to point to the analytical potential of the literature on ruins for expanding studies carried out in both theoretical traditions. I draw from fieldwork in nature conservation areas in southeastern Romania to explore how actors gain access to critical discourses and complex ways of narrating and enrolling the landscapes. The mechanisms that counterpoise safeguarding and development are analyzed as parts of a longue durée articulation of ruination and modernization.

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Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen Ekosistem Terumbu di Taman Nasional Laut Karimunjawa

Jurnal Kelautan Tropis ◽

10.14710/jkt.v24i1.9865 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Sakti Imam Muchlissin ◽

Prastyo Abi Widyananto ◽

Agus Sabdono ◽

Ocky Karna Radjasa

Keyword(s):

Coral Reef ◽

National Park ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Initial Step ◽

Asia Pacific ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Marine Biotechnology ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Coral Reef Ecosystems ◽

The Impact

Eleven billion microplastic particles are entangled in coral reef ecosystems in the Asia - Pacific Region. The presence of microplastics in coral reef ecosystems in Indonesia, especially in the Karimunjawa Marine National Park, was found as many as 22.7 and 12.8 particles / kilogram samples in two locations. The presence of microplastics in coral reef ecosystems allows threats to the health of coral reefs. Therefore, the importance of this study is to complement the data on the distribution of microplastics in the Karimunjawa Marine National Park as an initial step for conservation and mitigation of the impact of plastic/ microplastic pollution. Sampling using purposive sampling method. Sediment collection using SCUBA set and sediment grab at a depth of 3 - 5 meters. ± 1000 g of sediment was taken and stored in double zip lock plastic. The samples were then analyzed by microplastics in the Tropical Marine Biotechnology Laboratory, FPIK UNDIP. The results showed that the greatest abundance of microplastics was in the Karang Tengah area with the number of microplastics 96 particles / kilogram, and the farthest in the Ujung Gelam and Lego was 11 particles / kilogram. Research shows that the abundance of microplastics in areas with human activities such as tourism, ports, and boat routes has a high abundance compared to conservation areas or areas with little human activity. It is hoped that the available data from this type of research will be able to produce decisions on conservation measures in Karimunjawa Marine National Park. Sebelas miliar partikel mikroplastik terjerat pada ekosistem terumbu karang di Kawasan Asia – Pasifik. Keberadaan mikroplastik pada ekosistem terumbu karang di Indonesia, khususnya di Taman Nasional Laut Karimunjawa, ditemukan sebanyak 22,7 dan 12,8 partikel/kilogram sampel di dua lokasi. Keberadaan mikroplastik di ekosistem terumbu karang memungkinkan adanya ancaman terhadap kesehatan terumbu karang. Oleh karena itu pentingnya penelitian ini untuk melengkapi data sebaran mikroplastik di Kawasan Taman Nasional Laut Karimunjawa sebagai langkah awal konservasi dan mitigasi dari dampak polusi plastik/mikroplastik. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Pengambilan sedimen menggunakan SCUBA set dan sediment grab pada kedalaman 3 – 5 meter. Sedimen diambil ± 1000 gr dan disimpan dalam plastik double zip lock. Sampel kemudian dianalisis mikroplastik di laboratorium Tropical Marine Biotechnology, FPIK UNDIP. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa kelimpahan mikroplastik terbesar pada daerah karang tengah dengan jumlah mikroplastik 96 partikel/kilogram, dan terkecil pada perairan ujung gelam dan lego yaitu sebanyak 11 partikel/kilogram. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelimpahan mikroplastik didaerah dengan aktivitas manusia seperti pariwisata, pelabuhan, dan jalur kapal memiliki kelimpahan tinggi dibanding dengan daerah konservasi atau daerah dengan aktivitas manusia yang kecil. diharapkan dengan data yang tersedia dari penelitian sejenis ini, mampu menghasilkan keputusan terhadap langkah konservasi di Taman Nasional Laut Karimunjawa.

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Tree Communities and Aboveground Biomass in the Submontane Zone of Ketambe Resort, Mount Leuser National Park, Aceh

Elkawnie ◽

10.22373/ekw.v6i2.7991 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 237

Author(s):

Taufikurrahman Nasution ◽

Muhammad Efendi

Keyword(s):

Aboveground Biomass ◽

National Park ◽

Secondary Forest ◽

Cultivated Plants ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Tree Structures ◽

Large Trees ◽

Tree Communities ◽

Shorea Platyclados ◽

Average Wood

Abstract: Mount Leuser National Park is one of the largest conservation areas and plays important ecological and economic functions. To support forest management, it is important to gain current vegetation data. The sampling method of a 0.1 hectare plot was carried out on two sampling sites in the submontane zone of Ketambe Resort, Mount Leuser National Park, Aceh. The diversity of trees was not significantly different, while species composition was different. Site one was dominated by Syzygium spp. and Shorea platyclados, while site two was dominated by Altingia excelsa and Bridelia glauca. Lauraceae, Myrtaceae, and Dipterocarpace families dominated in both sites. Tree structures formed three strata and showed a good capacity for forest regeneration. The aboveground biomass of site one was higher than site two due to the presence of more large trees. Pioneer species, cultivated plants, a low average wood density, and low aboveground biomass indicated secondary forest characteristics in both sites. Abstrak: Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser merupakan salah satu kawasan konservasi yang terluas dan memiliki fungsi ekologi dan ekonomi yang penting. Data vegetasi terkini penting didapatkan untuk mendukung pengelolaan hutan. Metode sampling dengan plot 0.1 hektar dilakukan di dua lokasi pada zona submontana Resort Ketambe, Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser, Aceh. Keanekaragaman jenis pohon tidak berbeda secara nyata sementara komposisi jenis berbeda. Lokasi satu didominasi oleh Syzygium spp. dan Shorea platyclados, sementara lokasi dua didominasi oleh Altingia excelsa dan Bridelia glauca. Suku Lauraceae, Myrtaceae dan Dipterocarpace mendominasi pada kedua lokasi. Struktur pohon membentuk tiga strata dan menunjukkan kemampuan regenerasi hutan yang baik. Biomassa pohon di atas permukaan pada lokasi satu lebih tinggi dibandingkan lokasi dua karena lebih banyaknya pohon berukuran besar. Jenis pionir, tanaman budidaya, rata-rata berat jenis kayu dan biomassa di atas permukaan yang rendah mengindikasikan karakteristik hutan sekunder pada kedua lokasi.

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Carrying capacity analysis of nature tourism at Selabintana, Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java

Indonesian Journal of Applied Environmental Studies ◽

10.33751/injast.v2i2.3678 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 113-117

Author(s):

Andriyatno Sofiyudin ◽

Rosadi Rosadi ◽

Dolly Priatna

Keyword(s):

Carrying Capacity ◽

National Park ◽

Assessment Method ◽

Capacity Assessment ◽

Capacity Analysis ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

West Java ◽

Nature Tourism ◽

Management Area ◽

Park Area

Selabintana management area is one of the nature tourism areas in the Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park (GGPNP) which located in Sukabumi District, West Java. Within the management area which covers 2,547.93 ha, there is a camping ground and waterfall which both are the most attracted for visitors. Efforts are needed to harmonize nature tourism activities with conservation mission, so that visitors can enjoy but the natural environment is maintained. The objective of this research is to determine the carrying capacity for daily tourism and camping activities by considering the aspect of physical, environmental and management aspects. The survey conducted through interviews and questionnaires to 62 tourists, traders and managers of the national park area. The data were analyzed using the carrying capacity assessment method developed by Cifuentes, i.e. calculating the Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC), Real Carrying Capacity (RCC), and Effective Carrying Capacity (ECC). As a result, EEC for daily tourism is 84 visitors/day (PCC RCC ECC with a score of 3,269 98 84), while EEC for camping is 60 visitors/day (PCC RCC with a score of 2,155 69 60). Thus, carrying capacity of nature tourism activities in conservation areas can be calculated based on physical carrying capacity, real carrying capacity, and effective carrying capacity.Kawasan pengelolaan Selabintana merupakan salah satu areal wisata alam yang ada di Taman Nasional Gunung Gede Pangrango (TNGGP) yang terletak di Kabupaten Sukabumi, Jawa Barat. Di dalam areal pengelolaan yang luasnya 2.547,93 ha terdapat camping ground dan air terjun yang merupakan daya tarik utama yang bagi para pengunjung. Diperlukan adanya upaya untuk menyelarasakan kegiatan wisata alam dengan misi konservasi, agar pengunjung dapat menikmati namun lingkungan alam tetap terjaga. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menentukan carrying capacity untuk kegiatan wisata harian dan berkemah dengan mempertimbangkan aspek fisik, lingkungan dan manajemen. Survey dilakukan melalui interview dan kuisioner terhadap 62 wisatawan, pedagang dan pengelola kawasan taman nasional. Data dianalisis dengan metode penilaian carrying capacity yang dikembangkan oleh Cifuentes, yaitu menghitung Daya Dukung Fisik (PCC), Daya Dukung Ril (RCC), serta Daya Dukung Efektif (ECC). Sebagai hasil, EEC untuk wisata harian adalah 84 pengunjung/hari (PCC RCC ECC dengan skor 3.269 98 84), sedangkan EEC untuk berkemah adalah 60 pengunjung/hari (PCC RCC dengan skor 2.155 69 60). Jadi, carrying capacity dalam kegiatan wisata alam di dalam kawasan konservasi dapat ditentukan berdasarkan daya dukung fisik, daya dukung riil, dan daya dukung efektif.

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