scholarly journals Status and distribution of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens fulgens) in Simsime community forest of Papung VDC of Taplejung district, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
B. Lama
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Characteristics ◽  
Encounter Rate ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Transect Line ◽  
Contour Lines ◽  
Red Panda ◽  
Ailurus Fulgens ◽  
Pinus Spp

Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens fulgens), globally an endangered species of Himalaya, were studied in Simsime community forest of Papung Village Development Committee (VDC) in Taplejung district. It was carried out to assess status, habitat characteristics and threats to Red Panda. Three transects were laid out along the contours and their total length was 2200 m. The altitude of these transects varied from 2800–3400m. While moving along the transect line, the signs such as pellets, footprints and nests of Red Panda were searched and the GPS points were recorded in those places where the signs were observed. The habitat was assessed simultaneously to describe its characteristics in this community forest. Square plots of 10m * 10m, 4m * 4m and 1m*1m were laid out to assess trees, shrubs and herbs, respectively along contour lines at an altitudinal interval of 200 m between 2800 m and 3400 m and the plots were spaced at a distance of 100 m. Diameter at breast height (DBH) of major tree species (Juniperus spp., Pinus spp., Acer spp. and Rhododendron spp) was measured in the plots. The signs were found in Simsime community forest at an altitude of 3026 m, 3125 m and 3127 m. Overall sign encounter rate for this community forest was 1.36/km. Acer spp. had the highest Importance Value Index (IVI) and Arundinaria malingers the major bamboo species with highest relative frequency (RF). Based on direct field observation, major threats to Red Panda were found to be grazing and bamboo cutting in which majority of the respondents agreed.

scholarly journals Habitat selection of Himalayan Musk Deer Moschus leucogaster (Mammalia: Artiodactyla: Moschidae) with respect to biophysical attributes in Annapurna Conservation Area of Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 18703-18712
Author(s):  
Bijaya Neupane ◽  
Nar Bahadur Chhetri ◽  
Bijaya Dhami
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Mixed Forest ◽  
Habitat Characteristics ◽  
Musk Deer ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Preferred Habitat ◽  
Annapurna Conservation Area

Himalayan or White-bellied Musk Deer Moschus leucogaster, an IUCN indexed endangered species, is distributed in isolated pockets in the Himalaya. The deer population is decreasing owing to several pressures that include habitat loss and fragmentation, and poaching. It is essential to identify preferred habitat characteristics to support appropriate management strategies for conserving this endangered species. This study was carried out in the Nysheang basin of Annapurna Conservation Area of Nepal to identify habitats preferred by the musk deer. Habitat field parameters were collected using transect surveys. To analyze vegetation use and availability, nested quadrate plots size 20 m2 were established. Ivlev’s electivity index (IV) (-1 to +1) was employed to determine habitat preference, and one-way ANOVA (F) and chi-square tests (χ2) were used to examine different habitat parameters. Similarly, the importance value index (IVI) of the vegetation was calculated. Our results showed that the Himalayan Musk Deer strongly preferred habitats at 3601–3800 m altitude (IV= 0.3, F= 4.58, P <0.05), with 21–30º slope (IV= 0.2, F= 4.14, P <0.05), 26–50 % crown cover (IV= 0.25, F= 4.45, P <0.05), 26–50 % ground cover (IV= 0.15, F= 4.13, P <0.05), and mixed forest (IV= 0.29, χ2= 28.82, df= 3, p <0.001). Among the trees, Abies spectabilis (IVI= 74.87, IV= 0.035) and Rhododendron arboretum (IVI= 55.41, IV= 0.02) were the most preferred, while Rhododendron lepidotum, Cassiope fastigiata (IV= 0.35) and Berberis aristata (IV= 0.25) were the most preferred shrubs, and Primula denticulata (IV= 0.87) and Primula rotundifolia (IV= 0.31) were the most preferred herbs. These preferred habitat conditions should be maintained and conserved to sustain a viable population of deer in the study area. Further studies will be required to assess the effects of climate change on habitat suitability. 

scholarly journals Assessment of non timber forest products in Baghmara Buffer Zone Community Forest, Chitwan, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 209-220
Author(s):  
Udisha Danekhu ◽  
Rajeswar Shrestha ◽  
Sanu Raja Maharjan
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Status ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Preference Ranking ◽  
Asparagus Racemosus ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are the forest products except timber used for various purposes from which economic status of the country can be increased through green growth based economy. The study was conducted in Baghmara Buffer Zone Community Forest for the inventory, to document various uses and find out the preferred NTFPs potential for economic development of Community Forest User Groups. Stratified random sampling was applied in which 50 quadrats of size 25m×20m for trees, 100 subplots of 10m×10m for shrubs and 200 small subplots of 1m×1msize for herbs and climbers were taken. Parameters like density, frequency, abundance, importance value index, diversity index, evenness index and dominance index were calculated to find out the ecological status of NTFPs. Questionnaire survey of 100 households was done for studying different uses and interview with 10 key informants were carried out to identify 10 most preferred NTFPs. Altogether, 109 NTFPs were enumerated. Trewia nudiflora, Clerodendrum viscosum, Imperatacylindrica and Mikania micrantha were dominant tree, shrub, and herb and climber species accordingto Importance value Index (IVI). There is significant difference in density of trees, shrubs, herbs and climbers between different sample quadrats i.e. p value < 0.05. NTFPs found were used for medicine, fodder, food, veterinary, dying, handicrafts, crop management, ornamental, insecticides, construction, beverage, piscicidal, religious and miscellaneous purposes. Calamus tenuis, Curcumalonga, Piper longum, Phyllanthus emblica, Asparagus racemosus, Terminalia bellirica, Terminaliachebula, Bauhinia variegata, Tinospora sinensis and Dryopteris cochleata were ten most preferred Non Timber Forest Products from matrix preference ranking.

Observation of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) in Choyatar, Ilam, East Nepal

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 96-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. K. Chalise
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Protected Species ◽  
Short Survey ◽  
Community Behavior ◽  
Red Panda ◽  
Ailurus Fulgens ◽  
And Behaviors

A short survey of Red Panda was conducted in Choyatar Community forest of Ilam district, East Nepal. A pair of pandas was observed and behaviors were recorded. It is significant in Nepalese perspective that a protected species was recorded outside the protected area and relatively better natural habitat. Keywords:  Community;  Behavior; Protected species; Natural habitat.  Journal of Natural History MuseumVol. 24, 2009Page: 96-102 

scholarly journals Analisis Is Structure and Vegetation Composition Increases Tree and Pillar at Hutan Lindung Oereu Village Bani Bani Is Io Kufeudistrict Malacca Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
Angela Niis
Keyword(s):  
Basal Area ◽  
Tectona Grandis ◽  
Tree Level ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Transect Line ◽  
Absolute Density ◽  
The One ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Important Value Index

The purpose of this study was to determine the tree and pole-level plant species found in the Oereu Protected Forest Bani-Bani Village Io Kufeu District of Malacca District, To find out the structure and composition of tree-level plant vegetation and poles found in the Oereu Protected Forest in the Bani-Bani Village District of Io Kufeu District of Malacca, and To implement research on the structure and composition of tree and pole level vegetation in the Oereu Protection Forest of Desa Bani-Bani District of Io Kufeu District of Malacca in learning biology in schools. The method used in this study is the quadratic method by placing a plot beside the transect line. At each transect line, 5 observation plots were placed with the size of each plot 20 mx 20 m = 400 m2 for tree level, and 10 mx 10 m = 100 m2 for pole level, with a distance between plots 25 m. analyzing the structure and composition of tree-level vegetation, and poles found at research sites, namely by calculating absolute density, relative density, absolute frequency, relative frequency, basal area, relative basal area, and important value index. The results of the study were found as many as 13 types of plants consisting of 11 families. When looking at the importance value index at tree level vegetation, the highest important value index is Tectona grandis, L, 57.35%, while the one with the lowest important value index is Alstonia scholaris, L 13.22%, and at pole level vegetation, the index value the highest importance is Tectona grandis, L, 36.33%, while the one with the lowest important value index is Leucena lenccophalla, 16.25%. The type of vegetation that has the highest important value index is because it has a fairly high distribution ability and can adapt well to its environment.

scholarly journals FLORÍSTICA E FITOSSOCIOLOGIA ARBÓREA DE REMANESCENTES FLORESTAIS EM UMA FAZENDA PRODUTORA DE Pinus spp.

FLORESTA ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Iaschitzki Ferreira ◽  
Giovani Festa Paludo ◽  
Camila Lucas Chaves ◽  
Roseli Lopes da Costa Bortoluzzi ◽  
Adelar Mantovani
Keyword(s):  
Forest Regeneration ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Individual Tree ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Pinus Spp ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Productive Landscapes

ResumoRemanescentes florestais inseridos em paisagens produtivas tornam-se importantes ambientes de conservação in situ da biodiversidade local. O objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever os aspectos florísticos e fitossociológicos de remanescentes de Floresta Ombrófila Mista presentes em uma fazenda produtora de Pinus, localizada no município de Ponte Alta, SC. Foi empregado o método de quadrantes, registrando-se os indivíduos arbóreos mais próximos do ponto central que apresentasse DAP ≥ 5 cm. Foram amostrados 20 fragmentos com 20 pontos quadrantes/fragmento, calculando-se os índices de valor de importância das espécies. Foram registrados 1.500 indivíduos, pertencentes a 97 espécies e 34 famílias. Myrtaceae, Asteraceae, Lauraceae e Solanaceae apresentaram a maior riqueza de espécies, representando aproximadamente 45% do total. Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae e Myrtaceae apresentaram o maior número de indivíduos. Mimosa scabrella Benth., Cryptocarya aschersoniana Mez, Dicksonia sellowiana Hook. apresentaram os maiores índices de valor de importância. D. sellowiana apresentou valores representativos dos três descritores levantados neste trabalho, enquanto M. scabrella se destacou pela frequencia e C. aschersoniana pela dominância. Os remanescentes florestais da fazenda apresentam-se como locais potenciais de conservação in situ de espécies ameaçadas da Floresta Ombrófila Mista, podendo servir como fontes de propágulos para restauração de áreas com maior impacto antrópico. AbstractFloristic and phytosociological analysis of the trees of remaining fragments in a Pinus spp. producing farm as subsidies for restoration. Remaining fragments inserted into productive landscapes become important conservation sites for local biodiversity. The aim of this study was to describe floristic and phytosociological aspects of Mixed Ombrophylous Forest that remains present in a Pinus producing farm, located in Ponte Alta, SC. The quadrant method was used, registering the individual tree closest to the central point which showed DBH ≥ 5 cm. Twenty fragments were sampled with 20 points quadrants/fragment. Relative density, relative frequency, relative dominance, and importance value index were calculated. It was recorded 1,500 individuals belonging to 97 species and 34 families. Myrtaceae, Asteraceae, Lauraceae and Solanaceae presented the greatest species richness, approximately 45%. Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae and Myrtaceae showed the largest number of individuals. Mimosa scabrella Benth., Cryptocarya aschersoniana Mez, Dicksonia sellowiana Hook contributed with the highest values of importance value index. D. sellowiana showed three representative values of the descriptors raised in this work, while M. scabrella sttod by the frequency and C. aschersoniana for dominace. The forest remaining are presented as potential sites of in-situ conservation, with species ocurring in the Mixed Ombrophylous Forest, which can serve as sources for propagules on restoration of permanent preservation areas in the farm.Keywords: Atlantic Forest; Mixed Ombrophylous Forest; Regeneration; Restoration.

scholarly journals Aplikasi Data Penginderaan Jauh Untuk Kajian Kondisi Eksisting Ekosistem Mangrove di Wilayah Kepesisiran Kecamatan Pantai Labu, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Eni Yuniastuti ◽  
Anik Juli Dwi Astuti ◽  
Dwi Wahyuni Nurwihastuti
Keyword(s):  
Google Earth ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Transect Line

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di wilayah kepesisiran Kecamatan Pantai Labu, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi eksisting, mengetahui indeks keanekaragaman, dan mengetahui agihan ekosistem mangrove yang tumbuh di wilayah kepesisiran Kecamatan Pantai Labu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei. Metode pengumpulan data dengan sampling serta metode analisisnya secara kualitatif. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah seluruh ekosistem mangrove yang terdapat di daerah penelitian. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan cara purposive sampling untuk penentuan transek garis dan petak contoh (transect line plot). Teknik pengumpulan data meliputi analisis data sekunder, observasi, dan perhitungan langsung di lapangan. Variabel penelitian ini meliputi kerapatan (densitas), kekerapan (frekuensi), luas penutupan (coverage), indeks nilai penting (importance value index), indeks dominasi (index of dominance), dan indeks keanekaragaman (diversity). Teknik analisis hasil menggunakan analisis spasial dan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kondisi eksisting ekosistem mangrove yang terdapat di Kecamatan Pantai Labu berdasarkan hasil interpretasi visual citra Google Earth Tahun 2015 sebesar 517,95 ha. Keanekaragaman vegetasi mangrove di Kecamatan Pantai Labu memiliki indeks keanekaragaman H’ < 1,0. Artinya keanekaragaman mangrove di Kecamatan Pantai Labu masih rendah, miskin, produktivitas sangat rendah sebagai indikasi adanya tekanan yang berat, dan ekosistem tidak stabil. Spesies mangrove yang terdapat di Kecamatan Pantai Labu meliputi Avicennia sp (api-api), Rhizophora sp (bakau), Sonneratia sp (pedada), Bruguira sp, dan Xylocerpus sp (nyirih). Persebaran dan agihan ekosistem mangrove di Kecamatan Pantai Labu berada di sepanjang tepi pesisir yang meliputi Desa Sungai Tuan dengan luas 128,58 ha, Desa Bagan Serdang dengan luas 78,75 ha, Desa Regemuk dengan luas 33,50 ha, Desa Pantai Labu Pekan dengan luas 15,85 ha, Desa Paluh Sebaji dengan luas 73,48 ha, dan Desa Denai Kuala dengan luas 187,79 ha.Kata Kunci: ekosistem mangrove, wilayah kepesisiran, Google Earth

Struktur Makroalga Pada Ekosistem Lamun Di Kecamatan Tabukan Selatan, Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe, Sulawesi Utara (Structure of Macroalgae in Seagrass Ecosystems at South Tabukan District, Sangihe Islands Regency, North Sulawesi

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Irawaty Mertosono ◽  
Ratna Siahaan ◽  
Pience Maabuat
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Marine Macroalgae ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Land Conversion ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Sea Transportation ◽  
Seagrass Ecosystems ◽  
Biodiversity Decline

Struktur Makroalga Pada Ekosistem Lamun Di Kecamatan Tabukan Selatan, Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe, Sulawesi Utara(Structure of Macroalgae in Seagrass Ecosystems at South TabukanDistrict, Sangihe Islands Regency, North Sulawesi) Irawaty A. Mertosono1), Ratna Siahaan1*) Pience V. Maabuat1)1)Jurusan Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Manado 95115*Email korespondensi:[email protected] Diterima  15 Februari 2019, diterima untuk dipublikasi 28 Februari  2019 Abstrak Makroalga laut merupakan tumbuhan laut yang tidak memiliki akar, batang, maupun daun sejati. Kegiatan manusia berupa pemanfaatan makroalga, konversi lahan, dan transportasi laut dapat menjadi penyebab penurunan biodiversitas makroalga. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis struktur dan distribusi makroalga pada ekosistem lamun di Kecamatan Tabukan Selatan, Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe, Sulawesi Utara. Lokasi penelitian di tiga stasiun penelitian yaitu Pantai Karurung - Desa Salurang, Pantai Palareng - Desa Palareng dan Pantai Galoghong – Desa Batuwingkung. Penelitian dilakukan pada November-Desember 2018 dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode garis transek (line transect) dengan teknik pencuplikan kuadrat. Makroalga yang ditemukan sebanyak 36 spesies yang terdiri atas 25 spesies Divisi Chlorophyta, sembilan (9) spesies Divisi Rhodophyta dan dua (2) spesies Divisi Phaeophyta. Makroalga Bornetella nitida memiliki Indeks Nilai Penting 39, 24% mendominasi di lokasi penelitian. Keanekaragaman Shannon-Wiener (H’) spesies makroalga di Stasiun I (H’:3,02) tergolong tinggi sedangkan pada Stasiun II (H’:2,86)  dan Stasiun III (H’:2,63) tergolong sedang. Secara keseluruhan, keanekaragaman spesies makroalga di Kecamatan Tabukan Selatang tergolong tinggi (H’:3,00). Kata kunci:   struktur makroalga, Pantai Karurung, Pantai Palareng, Pantai Galoghong,Tabukan Selatan Abstract Marine macroalgae are marine plant-like organisms that has no true roots, stems, or leaves. The human ativities of macroalgae utilization, land conversion, and sea transportation can cause of macroalgae biodiversity decline. The purpose of this study was to analyze the structure and distribution of macroalgae in seagrass ecosystems at South Tabukan District, Sangihe Islands Regency, North Sulawesi. The research locations were at three research stations, i.e. Karurung Beach - Salurang Village, Palareng Beach - Palareng Village and Galoghong Beach - Batuwingkung Village. The study was conducted in November-December 2018 with line transect method sampling and quadrate sampling technique. Macroalgae were 36 species consists of 25 species of Chlorophyta Division, nine (9) species of Rhodophyta Division and two (2) species of Phaeophyta Division. Macroalga Bornetella nitida had Importance Value Index 39.24% that dominated research locations. The Shannon-Wiener biodiversity Index (H’) of macroalgae species at Station I (H': 3.02) was classified as high while Station II (H': 2.86) and Station III (H ': 2.63) were moderate. Overall, macroalgae species diversity at Tabukan Selatang District was high (H’: 3.00). Keywords: Macroalgae structure, Macroalgae distribution, Karurung Beach, Palareng Beach, Galoghong Beach, South Tabukan

Angiostrongylus-associated pneumonia in a red panda (Ailurus fulgens)

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e000305
Author(s):  
Marie Kubiak ◽  
Mark Frederick Stidworthy ◽  
Sam Sharpe
Keyword(s):  
Red Panda ◽  
Ailurus Fulgens

scholarly journals Improved Trapping and Handling of an Arboreal, Montane Mammal: Red Panda Ailurus fulgens

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 921
Author(s):  
Damber Bista ◽  
Sonam Tashi Lama ◽  
Janno Weerman ◽  
Ang Phuri Sherpa ◽  
Purushotam Pandey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
Morphometric Data ◽  
Field Identification ◽  
Red Panda ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Chest Girth ◽  
Ailurus Fulgens

It is sometimes essential to have an animal in the hand to study some of their ecological and biological characteristics. However, capturing a solitary, cryptic, elusive arboreal species such as the red panda in the wild is challenging. We developed and successfully tested a protocol for tracking, trapping, immobilization, and handling of red pandas in the wild in eastern Nepal. We established a red panda sighting rate of 0.89 panda/day with a capture success rate of 0.6. We trapped and collared one animal in 3.7 days. On average, we took nearly 136 (range 50–317) min to capture an animal after spotting it. Further processing was completed in 38.5 (21–70) min. Before capture, we found it difficult to recognize the sex of the red panda and to differentiate sub-adults above six months from adults. However, body weight, body length, tail length, shoulder height, and chest girth can be used for diagnosis, as these attributes are smaller in sub-adults. Our method is a welfare-friendly way of trapping and handling wild red pandas. We report new morphometric data that could serve as a guide for field identification.

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