Floristic Diversity in Gorumara National Park, West Bengal

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-102
Author(s):  
Vinay Ranjan ◽  
Anant Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Floristic Diversity ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Factors Affecting

To ascertain the floristic (angiosperms) diversity in Gorumara National Park,Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, field surveys (with GPS) were undertaken between 2008 to 2012. Study revealed the occurrence of 343 species, 3 subspecies and 4 varieties under 260 genera belonging to 90 families of angiosperms.RET & CITES plants, plants animals interactions and factors affecting management of protected area are also discussed.

scholarly journals National Park and UNESCO Global Geopark of Chelmos-Vouraikos (Greece): Floristic Diversity, Ecosystem Services and Management Implications

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Maria Tsakiri ◽  
Eleni Koumoutsou ◽  
Ioannis P. Kokkoris ◽  
Panayiotis Trigas ◽  
Eleni Iliadou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
National Park ◽  
Local Scale ◽  
Floristic Diversity ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Type Mapping ◽  
The Eu

This study highlights the importance of including detailed (local-scale) biodiversity and ecosystem services data for land-use management and promotion of protected areas using the National Park and UNESCO Global Geopark of Chelmos-Vouraikos (Greece) as a case study. Along with the conducted field surveys and literature review for the National Park’s flora documentation, ecosystem type mapping and assessment of ecosystem services have been performed, following National and European Union (EU) guidelines for the Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services (MAES) implementation across EU Member States. Main results include floristic diversity indicators, ecosystem type mapping and assessment, and ecosystem services identification and assessment of their actual and potential supply. By this, a scientifically informed baseline dataset was developed to support management and policy needs towards a holistic National Park management and a sustainable spatial planning for protected areas. Additionally, local scale ecosystem type and ecosystem services data have been produced as input for the MAES implementation in Greece and the EU.

scholarly journals O turismo em Patrimônio da Penha (ES) e suas interfaces com o Parque Nacional do Caparaó

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Silveira Massini ◽  
Bruno Pereira Bedim ◽  
Ricardo Eustáquio Fonseca-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Institutional Aspects ◽  
Caparaó National Park

Este artigo discute o contexto do turismo na comunidade denominada Patrimônio da Penha, localizada no entorno do Parque Nacional do Caparaó, especificamente no município de Divino de São Lourenço (ES), local que possui grande biodiversidade e com isso muitos atrativos naturais. Analisam-se aspectos institucionais passando por suas estratégias de manejo e dados sobre o uso público. A partir do método etnográfico (Alberti, 1989), realiza-se um estudo de caso sobre o turismo na referida comunidade, ressaltando-se aspectos socioculturais constatados em pesquisas de campo, que demonstram o desenvolvimento turístico no distrito e as influências advindas da existência de uma unidade de conservação na região. Abstract This article discusses the context of tourism in the community called Patrimônio da Penha, located in the vicinity of the Caparaó National Park , specifically in the municipality of Divino de São Lourenço (ES, Brazil), a place that has great biodiversity and with that many natural attractions. It examines institutional aspects through their management strategies and data on public use. From the ethnographic method (Alberti, 1989), carried out a case study on tourism in that community, emphasizing sociocultural aspects observed in field surveys, which show the development of tourism in the district and the influences arising from the existence of a protected area in the region. Key Words: Community-Based Ecotourism; Caparaó National Park; Divino de São Lourenço; Patrimônio da Penha (ES)

scholarly journals Biodiversity research and conservation in Cat Ba National Park with updated records from recent field surveys

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 285-290
Author(s):  
Thi Thanh Nga Cao ◽  
Song Tung Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Viet Nam ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Biodiversity Research

Among the protected area system of Vietnam, Cat Ba appears as an ideal national park for biodiversity research and conservation. It covers a large area of karst landscape including islands and different ecosystems ranging from forests, wetland, mangroves, caves and others. Since the establishment of Cat Ba National Park in 1986, biodiversity research and conservation within the park have been strongly promoted and raised. The park has been well known as home to highly diverse flora and fauna with many species endemic to the archipelago and Vietnam. A series of projects and programmes have been effectively implemented for urgent and long-term conservation of threatened species. However, results from scientific research also indicated that many sites and species are still almost unstudied while several sections of the park’s buffer zone are affected by human activities including unscientific development of ecotourism. We recently conduct a field survey and recorded 2 bat species and echolocation calls in their natural habitats. This paper provides an overview of achievements with recent records and recommendations for strengthening conservation of biodiversity and habitats in the park and surroundings. Trong hệ thống khu vực bảo vệ của Việt Nam, Cát Bà là một vườn quốc gia có điều kiện thuận lợi đối với công tác nghiên cứu và bảo tồn đa dạng sinh học. Vườn quốc gia này bao gồm diện tích lớn cảnh quan núi đá vôi với các đảo và hệ sinh thái đặc trưng như rừng trên núi, đất ngập nước, rừng ngập mặn, hang động và nhiều hệ sinh thái khác. Từ khi thành lập Vườn Quốc gia Cát Bà năm 1986, công tác nghiên cứu và bảo tồn đa dạng sinh học được quan tâm và thực hiện ngày càng nhiều. Vườn quốc gia cũng chứa đựng khu hệ động vật và thực vật đa dạng với nhiều loài đặc hữu cho quần đảo và Việt Nam. Nhiều dự án và chương trình đã được thực hiện nhằm bảo tồn cấp bách và lâu dài những loài bị đe dọa. Tuy nhiên, những kết quả nghiên cứu khoa học cũng cho thấy nhiều khu vực trong phạm vi vườn quốc gia gần như chưa được nghiên cứu trong khi một số tiểu khu thuộc vùng đệm đang bị ảnh hưởng bởi hoạt động của con người như sự phát triển du lịch. Chúng tôi đã ghi nhận được 2 loài dơi cùng với tiếng kêu siêu âm trong môi trường sống tự nhiên của chúng qua thời gian điều tra thực địa vừa qua. Bài báo này cung cấp dẫn liệu tổng quan và cập nhật về những kết quả đã đạt được với những thông tin cập nhật và đề xuất nhằm thúc đẩy công tác bảo tồn đa dạng sinh học và sinh cảnh ở vườn quốc gia và vùng phụ cận trong tương lai.

WISATA BAHARI PADA ZONA PEMANFAATAN TAMAN NASIONAL MANUSELA: POTENSI DAN FAKTOR PENGARUH PENGEMBANGAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-73
Author(s):  
Ivonne R. G. Kaya ◽  
Fildo De Lima
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
Key Driver ◽  
Tourism Attractions ◽  
Depth Interviews

Tourism has become one of the major players in ‎international commerce and represents one of the main income ‎sources for many developing countries at the same time. These dynamics have turned tourism into a key driver for socio-‎economic progress.‎ This article described the potential of tourism attraction and factor affecting the development of marine tourism area in the utilization zone of Manusela National Park. Semi-structured interviews, in-depth interviews and participant observations were conducted with respondent (n=110) in Bellarizky, Air Belanda, Ora Beach and Lizar Bahari resort. The potential of tourist attractions in the utilization zone of Manusela National Park is as a snorkeling, diving and point of view. Factors affecting the development are service, transportation, supporting facilities and tourism attractions.

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

Oryx ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 394-401 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Re-discovering jaguar in remaining coastal Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil by non-invasive DNA analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andiara Silos Moraes de Castro Souza ◽  
Bruno Henrique Saranholi ◽  
Peter Gransden Crawshaw Jr. ◽  
Agustin Javier Paviolo ◽  
Lilian Elaine Rampim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
Dna Analysis ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Top Predator ◽  
Resident Population ◽  
Serra Do Mar ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
The Status

Abstract Jaguar populations have been declining in Brazil mostly due to habitat loss and fragmentation, conflict with humans, poaching and reduction of prey. This is dramatically true in the Atlantic Forest, where occurrence of this large felid is now restricted to very few remaining areas. We used a non-invasive DNA analysis to search through felid scats collected in the Santa Virginia Unit (SVU) of the Serra do Mar State Park, to test for the potential presence of jaguar there. Our results indicated at least three individuals (two females and one male) inside SVU, thus confirming at least temporary presence of this top predator in this important protected area. It is now crucial to intensify studies in that area and surroundings, to evaluate the status of these individuals and identify conservation needs to urgently improve the prospects for the establishment of a resident population, allowing it to expand to adjoining units of the Serra do Mar State Park and Serra da Bocaina National Park.

scholarly journals Relationships between Climatic Variation and Grassland Biomass on the Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park

1987 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 153-159
Author(s):  
Mark Boyce ◽  
Evelyn Merrill ◽  
Ronald Marrs
Keyword(s):  
Yellowstone National Park ◽  
National Park ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Fat Reserves ◽  
Survival And Reproduction ◽  
Summer Range ◽  
Vegetation Maps ◽  
Landsat Satellite

Summer range is not thought to be limiting to elk because abundant, high quality forage is available whereas a shortage of forage usually exists on elk winter ranges. Nevertheless, summer nutrition and fat reserves acquired on summer ranges influence growth, survival and reproduction of ungulates (Klein 1965, Verme 1963, 1965, Julander et al. 1961). The enormous area of summer range for the Northern Yellowstone elk herd renders detailed field surveys impractical. This study was initiated to evaluate the feasibility of using LANDSAT satellite imagery to (1) characterize vegetation communities on summer range from LANDSAT multispectral scanner (MSS) data and digitized vegetation maps of Yellowstone National Park, (2) predict plant production within grassland types and (3) correlate elk population characteristics with fluctuations in plant production and weather.

scholarly journals Spatial distribution pattern of Tarsius Lariang in lore lindu national park

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Rosyid ◽  
Yanto Santosa ◽  
I Nengah Surati Jaya ◽  
M. Bismark ◽  
Agus P. Kartono
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Distribution Pattern ◽  
Land Surface ◽  
National Park ◽  
Spatial Distribution Pattern ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Insect Abundance ◽  
Lore Lindu National Park

<p><span>Tarsius lariang (T. lariang) is an endemic species in Lore Lindu National Park (LLNP). Available information regarding T. lariang is limited to only morphological, anatomical, cytogenetic, and voices issues. Knowledge for its geospatial characteristics such as spatial preferences and spatial distribution is rare. The main objective of this study is to identify the spatial distribution pattern of T. lariang in LLNP. An additional objective is to identify the environmental factors affecting its spatial distribution patterns. Field observation for distribution pattern was done at the observation plot that were using systematic sampling with random start. Furthermore, the density estimation in each point was calculated using Triangle Count and Concentration Count method, while insect abundance was estimated using light traps sample data. Finally, spatial pattern was estimated using nearest neighbor index, while the environmental affecting factors were identified by using spatial analysis and correlation analyses. From 45 observation points, the T. lariang distribution pattern was clumped. It is also recognized that the significant factors affecting the spatial distribution were insect abundance, proximity from the commercially utilized land, and land surface temperature.</span></p><p> </p>

scholarly journals The genus Tristachya (Poaceae: Panicoideae) in Madagascar

Kew Bulletin ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria S. Vorontsova ◽  
Nantenaina H. Rakotomalala
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Conservation Assessments ◽  
Rare Endemic ◽  
Common Components

SummaryWe present a revision of the three species of Tristachya in Madagascar. The tussock-forming T. betsileensis is a rare endemic of the quartz outcrops in the Itremo Protected Area. The rhizomatous T. isalensis and T. humbertii are common components of the sandstone outcrop vegetation in the Isalo National Park. A new combination is made. Descriptions, conservation assessments, illustrations, and a distribution map are presented.

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