scholarly journals Ecology of Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus Patas) in Buffer Zone Ranges, Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Shafiu Kilishi Halidu ◽  
Olaoluwa Ayodeji Adebayo ◽  
Jude Chikezie ◽  
Azeez Olalekan Ibrahim ◽  
Olushola Emmanuel Adedeji
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
National Park ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Buffer Zones ◽  
Erythrocebus Patas ◽  
Patas Monkey ◽  
Major Activity ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Census Methods ◽  
South West

The buffer zones of Nigerian protected areas are poorly managed. Patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) was studied in fact owing to its dearth of information on its ecology and existence in South-West Nigeria National Park. Therefore, it was necessary to examine E. patas spatial distribution and population structure in the Old Oyo National Park buffer zone ranges, situated in South-West Nigeria and as well know its dietary uptake alongside delineating its various activities. Observations were positioned on direct census methods. A total of 60 individuals of E. patas (23 female, 21 male, and 16 young individuals) were sighted within the study period (March to July). The results showed that the highest number of sighted E. patas (18 individuals) was recorded in the month of March while the Marguba range had the highest percentage of sighted E. patas (31.7%). Thirteen plant species were identified as food matters of E. patas while the major activity observed by the majority of E. patas was found feeding on the identified food matters. The food matters consumed were plant parts which included the leaves, flowers, gum, enflamed spikes, and fruits. Actions to uphold and guard the remaining populace of E. patas in the Park and buffer zones should be adequately fortified.

scholarly journals Encounter rates and group sizes of diurnal primate species of Mole National Park, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 13523-13530
Author(s):  
Edward Debrah Wiafe
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Primate Species ◽  
Papio Anubis ◽  
Erythrocebus Patas ◽  
Patas Monkey ◽  
Encounter Rates ◽  
Olive Baboon ◽  
Green Monkey ◽  
The Status

Primate species are not widely explored in Ghana’s savannah ecosystems.  We report data on encounter rates and group sizes of primates at the Mole National Park in Ghana.  Forty transects, each of 5km length, were randomly laid in the park for the study.  Four species of primates were visually recorded during field surveys: Olive Baboon Papio anubis, Patas Monkey Erythrocebus patas, Green Monkey Chlorocebus sabaeus and Colobus vellerosus.  The status of C. vellerosus is Critically Endangered, the status of the other species is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.  Encounter rates (groups/km) were 0.98, 0.65 and 0.45 for Olive Baboons, Patas Monkeys and Green Monkeys respectively.  The mean group sizes were: Olive Baboon 10.8 (SE=1.1, range=1-38), Patas Monkey 12.2 (SE=3.3, range=1-35), and Green Monkey 10.0 (SE=1.9, range=1-25).  Only one group of White-thighed Colobus with a group size of six was encountered.  Encounter rates and group sizes of the same species varied in different parts of the park, and factors such as resource distribution and security against secret hunting may have influenced this variation.  Authors recommend further studies to facilitate better understanding of these primates.

scholarly journals The Natural Environmental Factors Influencing the Spatial Distribution of Marathon Event: A Case Study from China

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2238
Author(s):  
Zhanbing Ren ◽  
Yifan Zuo ◽  
Yudan Ma ◽  
Mu Zhang ◽  
Lee Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Monsoon Climate ◽  
Buffer Zones ◽  
Subtropical Monsoon Climate

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of natural environmental factors on the spatial distribution of marathon events in China, and to identify the suitable natural environmental factors for the marathon events. Methods: Geographic information system (GIS) spatial analysis tools were used to perform coupling analysis, e.g. overlap, neighborhood, intersection and buffer for terrain, climate, air quality, mountains and water resources with 342 marathon events held in China in 2018. Results: The results indicate that the spatial distribution of marathon events in China is negatively correlated with the elevation of the terrain (plain > hill > plateau > mountain > basin); climate (subtropical monsoon climate > temperate monsoon climate > temperate continental climate > tropical monsoon climate > plateau alpine climate), air quality (level 3 > level 2 > level 4 > level 1). Results indicate that buffer zones can protect water resources: there are 24 items in the buffer zone of river 0.5 km and lake 1 km, 131 items in the buffer zone of river 3 km and lake 5 km, 191 items in the buffer zone of river 5 km and lake 10 km, 298 items in the buffer zone of river 10 km and lake 20 km. Results indicate for mountain range buffer: 13 items in the 20 km buffer and 39 items in the 50 km buffer. Conclusions: Marathon events are more likely to be held on the third rung of China’s topography where a city has a typical landform (plains, basins, hills, or mountain) with good climate and air quality. Meanwhile a city with water and mountain resources for recreational events such as cross-country or obstacle course are essential. The contribution of this study is to systematically and intuitively reflect the influence of natural environment factors on the distribution of marathon events in China, and to provide evidence for the medium and long-term planning of marathon events in China, the selection of venues for different types of marathon events and how to attract participants.

scholarly journals Exploring environmental connection: ecological network opportunities in the Shahdagh National Park, Azerbaijan

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-102
Author(s):  
Emil Akif oghlu Jabrayilov
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
High Growth Rate ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Ecological Network ◽  
Buffer Zones ◽  
Ecological Corridors ◽  
Erdas Imagine

The high growth rate of consumption of natural resources by people in the last century have seriously and negatively affected ecosystems and led to the loss of biodiversity. At present, it is important to take the necessary measures to ensure sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. Ecological networks play an important role in maintaining and controlling the stability and balance of communication between ecosystem complexes. For this purpose, the possibility of creating an ecological network that includes core areas, buffer zones, ecological corridors and restoration areas in the section of Shamakhi district of the Shahdagh National Park was explored. The designated buffer zone of the national park includes 14 villages and 1 settlement type administrative unit. Mountainous landscapes predominate in the area, and the absolute height ranges from 500-200 m. Riverbeds, intermountain depression, mountain passes, trails and forests which should be planted in the areas we offer, were considered as main factors during the construction of ecological corridors in the national park and the buffer zones. The materials obtained from the literature and our field studies, also, vector and raster data were used during the site identification. The data was processed in software such as ArcGIS 10, ERDAS Imagine, Global Mapper, Google Earth, etc. Existing ecosystems were identified, and areas were calculated in separate elements of the ecological network in the study area.

scholarly journals Researches Concerning the Medicinal and Aromatic Herbs in the Caraşova Area

1970 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilinca IMBREA ◽  
Alma NICOLIN ◽  
Florin IMBREA ◽  
Monica BUTNARIU ◽  
Monica PRODAN
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
National Park ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
The South ◽  
Medicinal Species ◽  
Buffer Zones ◽  
South West ◽  
Aromatic Herbs

The area taken in the study is located in the South-West of Romania, in the northern Anina Mountains, area partial included in the National Park Semenic-Caras Gorge. The researches were conducted, for this reason, in buffer zones and the area of sustainable development where recovery is possible, and in the areas outside the park. Objectives taken into account refer to the identification of medicinal and aromatic herbs and quantitative assessment of the main medicinal species identified in the area.

scholarly journals A Healthy Park Needs Healthy Vegetation: The Story of Gorongosa National Park in the 21st Century

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Herrero ◽  
Peter Waylen ◽  
Jane Southworth ◽  
Reza Khatami ◽  
Di Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
National Park ◽  
Vegetation Index ◽  
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index ◽  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Conservation Areas ◽  
Buffer Zones ◽  
Directional Change ◽  
Ndvi Time Series

Understanding trends or changes in biomass and biodiversity around conservation areas in Africa is important and has economic and societal impacts on the surrounding communities. Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique was established under unique conditions due to its complex history. In this study, we used a time-series of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to explore seasonal trends in biomass between 2000 and 2016. In addition, vegetation directional persistence was created. This product is derived from the seasonal NDVI time series-based analysis and represents the accumulation of directional change in NDVI relative to a fixed benchmark (2000–2004). Trends in precipitation from Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station data (CHIRPS) was explored from 2000–2016. Different vegetation covers are also considered across various landscapes, including a comparison between the Lower Gorongosa (savanna), Mount Gorongosa (rainforest), and surrounding buffer zones. Important findings include a decline in precipitation over the time of study, which most likely drives the observed decrease in NDVI. In terms of vegetation persistence, Lower Gorongosa had stronger positive trends than the buffer zone, and Mount Gorongosa had higher negative persistence overall. Directional persistence also varied by vegetation type. These are valuable findings for park managers and conservationists across the world.

scholarly journals Buffer Zone Management System in Protected Areas of Nepal

2014 ◽  
pp. 34-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narayan Prasad Bhusal
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
National Parks ◽  
National Park ◽  
Wildlife Conservation ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Buffer Zones ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
Zone Management

Maintenance of eco-system diversity is often carried out by establishing national parks, wildlife reserves and other protected areas. The fourth amendment of the National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act in 1992 made the provision of buffer zone for protected areas considering buffer zone, an area of 2km in the vicinity of the park could benefit from park revenue (30-50 percent) and in return the community is supposed to participate and assist in park management activities. Between 1996 and 2010 Government of Nepal demarcated buffer zones of 12 protected areas covering a total area of 5602.67 square kilometer in 83 VDCs and two Municipalities of 27 districts where benefiting human population is over 0.9 million. In the buffer zone management programme emphasis has been given on the natural resource management where need of eco-friendly land use practices and peoples participation in conservation for long term sustainability are encouraged. This paper is an attempt to outline the various activities that have been executed under buffer zone management programme of Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation with the internal resources, local communities and support from UNDP, WWF Nepal, CARE Nepal, NTNC and other various partners for the conservation and development of buffer zones in Nepal.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ttp.v11i0.11558The Third PoleVol. 11-12, 2012Page : 34-44

scholarly journals Primates crop raiding situation on farmlands adjacent to South-West of Mole National Park, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. D. Wiafe
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Crop Raiding ◽  
Papio Anubis ◽  
Erythrocebus Patas ◽  
Patas Monkeys ◽  
Olive Baboons ◽  
South West ◽  
Resource Requirements

Human activities have led to the overlapping of resource requirements among themselves and animal species and this often results in conflict. This research was conducted to determine the type of animal species involved in crop raiding, crops raided, the reasons for crop raiding events with its associated effects on the livelihoods of surrounding communities and the mitigation measures against it. 10 victims from eight communities were interviewed through a semi-structured guide. Though many animals were involved, the most troublesome and destructive were the following monkey species: Olive baboons (Papio anubis); Patas monkeys (Erythrocebus patas); and Green monkeys (Cercocerbus sabaeus). These monkeys raiding events were found to be based on the palatability of crops and the most adopted methods used in deterring them were shouting and trapping. Monkeys were found to raid crops at the various farms in the communities for diverse reasons and recommendations for peaceful coexistence of humans have been made.

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