scholarly journals The socioeconomic determinants of timber use in the buffer zone of the Sumaco Napo Galeras National Park, Ecuadorian Amazon

Ecosistemas ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 2216
Author(s):  
Erika Zambrano ◽  
Bolier Torres ◽  
Santiago Ochoa-Moreno ◽  
Héctor Reyes ◽  
Alexandra Torres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Socioeconomic Determinants ◽  
Ecuadorian Amazon

Este trabajo evalúa las determinantes socioeconómicas del uso forestal maderable, tipos de ingresos económicos y la dependencia del aprovechamiento de madera a nivel de hogares en poblaciones indígenas kichwas y colonas/mestizas asentadas en la Región Amazónica Ecuatoriana (RAE). Los datos se obtuvieron a través de una encuesta socioeconómica en 180 hogares, realizada en siete comunidades de la parroquia Hatun Sumaku. Los resultados indicaron que, en promedio, los ingresos económicos son un 12% mayor para los hogares colonos/mestizos (USD 2787.68) que para los hogares kichwa (USD 2445.45), para quienes en esta zona su principal ingreso económico es el aprovechamiento de madera (33%), mientras que para los colonos/mestizos el 3% dado que sus ingresos principales provienen de actividades fuera de la finca (43%) a diferencia de los Kichwa (17%). El modelo de regresión Probit mostró que el área en bosques secundarios y el acceso a comunicación celular influyen positivamente en el aprovechamiento maderero, mientras que las áreas en cultivos influyen negativamente en la probabilidad de que un hogar decida aprovechar madera del bosque.

Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus Bennett, 1833 (Carnivora: Felidae) distribution and habitat characteristics in Chitwan National Park, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 12451-12458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rama Mishra ◽  
Khadga Basnet ◽  
Rajan Amin ◽  
Babu Ram Lamichhane
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Camera Trap ◽  
Habitat Characteristics ◽  
Oxbow Lakes ◽  
River Floodplains ◽  
Independent Events ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Chitwan National Park ◽  
Threaten Species

The Fishing Cat is a highly specialized and threatened felid, and its status is poorly known in the Terai region of Nepal.  Systematic camera-trap surveys, comprising 868 camera-trap days in four survey blocks of 40km2 in Rapti, Reu and Narayani river floodplains of Chitwan National Park, were used to determine the distribution and habitat characteristics of this species.  A total of 19 photographs of five individual cats were recorded at three locations in six independent events.  Eleven camera-trap records obtained during surveys in 2010, 2012 and 2013 were used to map the species distribution inside Chitwan National Park and its buffer zone.  Habitat characteristics were described at six locations where cats were photographed.  The majority of records were obtained in tall grassland surrounding oxbow lakes and riverbanks.  Wetland shrinkage, prey (fish) depletion in natural wetlands and persecution threaten species persistence.  Wetland restoration, reducing human pressure and increasing fish densities in the wetlands, provision of compensation for loss from Fishing Cats and awareness programs should be conducted to ensure their survival.  We also recommend studying genetic diversity of sub-populations, as well as habitat use by radio-tagging. 

scholarly journals Linking Conservation, Community Knowledge, and Adaptation to Extreme Climatic Events: A Case Study in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6478
Author(s):  
Amemarlita Matos ◽  
Laura Barraza ◽  
Isabel Ruiz-Mallén
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Extreme Climatic Events ◽  
Water Provision

This study is based on ethnographic research that analyzes how traditional knowledge and local beliefs on biodiversity conservation relates to the local ability to adapt and be resilient to climatic changes in two communities around Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique: Nhanfisse in the buffer zone and Muanandimae in the core area. A total of 78 semi-structured interviews with heads of households were conducted. We found that both communities carried out practices and held beliefs associated with conservation, such as protecting trees and animal species considered sacred or perceived as beneficial for human life in terms of water provision and agricultural production. In addition to traditional ceremonies that respond to extreme climatic events such as drought and flood, other adaptation strategies used by the communities include moving to neighboring areas in search of better living conditions and using forest products in times of scarcity. We discuss that the management of the park should be agreed on, in a shared way, between local communities and conservation agents to ensure that these areas continue to perform the ecological, subsistence, and spiritual functions required. Our research results contribute to a better understanding of local adaptation dynamics towards extreme climatic events and improvement of management strategies.

Population abundance of the common hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius in the Haut Niger National Park, Republic of Guinea / Abondance de la population d'hippopotame commun Hippopotamus amphibius dans le Parc National du Haut Niger, République de Guinée

Mammalia ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 70 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Brugière ◽  
Bakary Magassouba ◽  
Amidou Sylla ◽  
Halimou Diallo ◽  
Mamadou Sow
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Republic Of Guinea ◽  
Hippopotamus Amphibius ◽  
The Status ◽  
Grazing Area ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Republic

AbstractThe Republic of Guinea is thought to contain the largest population of common hippopotamus in West Africa. However, no systematic field survey has been carried out recently and the information available is limited to informal observations. To clarify the status of the common hippopotamus in Guinea, we carried out a biannual population survey along the section of the Niger River (the largest river in Guinea) within the Haut Niger National Park. We counted 93 hippopotamuses in 28 groups in the dry season and 77 hippopotamuses in 23 groups in the wet season. Mean group size and number of neonates did not change between the seasons. Hippopotomuses were more numerous along the river sections bordering uncultivated floodplains. This underlines the significance of this habitat (which is used as a grazing area) for conservation of this species. Haut Niger National Park is the most important protected area in Guinea for conservation of the common hippopotamus. Hippopotamus-human and -cattle conflicts in terms of floodplain use in the park's buffer zone should be closely monitored. Floodplain conversion to rice fields represents one of the most important threats to the long-term conservation of hippopotamus populations in Guinea.

New records of Trachelomonas Ehrenberg (Euglenophyceae) in lotic environments of the buffer zone of Iguaçu National Park, Paraná, Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 343-356
Author(s):  
Liliane Caroline Servat ◽  
Norma Catarina Bueno ◽  
Sandra Maria Alves-da-Silva
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
New Records ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Lotic Environments

Density and activity patterns of ocelot populations in Yasuní National Park, Ecuador

Mammalia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Salvador ◽  
Santiago Espinosa
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Habitat Loss ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Camera Trap ◽  
Oil Extraction ◽  
Density Estimates ◽  
Yasuni National Park ◽  
Ecuadorian Amazon

AbstractOcelots were historically hunted for their skins but habitat loss is now their most serious threat, causing rapid declines in populations throughout their range. Ocelot abundance has been estimated for various locations across the Neotropics, but we still lack this information from some countries, including Ecuador. Knowing whether ocelot abundance is increasing or decreasing is important to assess the conservation status of this species and the conditions of its habitats in the Ecuadorian Amazon and in the region. To determine whether ocelot abundance and its behavior are affected by human-related activities, camera-trap surveys were carried out in two localities of Yasuní National Park (YNP), one that has experienced hunting, oil extraction, and roads (Maxus Road) and one that is largely unaffected by these activities (Lorocachi). During the survey, 35 and 36 individual ocelots were photographed in Maxus Road and Lorocachi, respectively. Population density estimates were similar for both localities, ranging from 0.31 (SE±6) to 0.85 (SE±17) ocelots/km

scholarly journals Distribution of Blue Bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus) and its Conservation Threats in Bardia National Park, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-60
Author(s):  
Pramila Koirala ◽  
Bijaya Neupane ◽  
Thakur Silwal ◽  
Bijaya Dhami ◽  
Siddhartha Regmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Habitat Management ◽  
Invasive Plant ◽  
Flash Flood ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Zone Field ◽  
Conservation Threats ◽  
And Control

Blue bull is Asia’s largest antelope, a species of least concern in IUCN Red data list of 2020. In Nepal, it is vulnerable and is often considered as a problem animal for its crop raiding habit. Although, its population is restricted in India and Nepal, there are insufficient studies conducted on the distribution and threats of the species at local level. This study aimed to assess the distribution of blue bull and its conservation threats in Bardia National Park and its buffer zone. Field survey was carried out to identify the potential area with the information provided by park staff and buffer zone people and by the transect method in the selected habitat to determine the distribution of blue bull population. Additionally, six focus group discussions (1 in each of thefive sites and 1 with park staff) and a half-day workshop (involving 25 participants representing each site and park office) were organized to assess the existing threats to the species. Data were analyzed descriptively using MS Excel, while the distribution map was prepared using Arc GIS. Also, 8 major identified threats were ranked using relative threat ranking procedure and classified into four severity classes. We found that the population of blue bull was dispersed from core area of Bardia National Park towards the buffer zone area. Open grazing, invasive species, predation by tiger and flash flood were the major threats to the blue bull as perceived by the local people. Habitat management activities including control of grazing, removal of invasive plant species, plantation of palatable grass species, increase in other prey species of tiger and control of flood in blue bull’s habitats are recommended to protect the species and thus sustain their threatened population.

scholarly journals STUDI HABITAT BUAYA SENYULONG (Tomistoma schlegelii) DI SUNGAI SEKONYER TAMAN NASIONAL TANJUNG PUTING KALIMANTAN TENGAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Bakti Saputro ◽  
Slamet Rifanjani ◽  
Sarma Siahaan
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Species Abundance ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Terrestrial Habitat ◽  
Water Lily ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Large Tree ◽  
Water Ph

Senyulong (Tomistoma schlegelii) are crocodiles that have a unique morphology with shape of the snout in its mouth. This species based on IUCN Red List classified by endangered category (IUCN 2004). This study aim to determine characteristics ofSenyulong Habitat in Sekonyer river, Tanjung Puting National Park Central Kalimantan using by Purposive Sampling in discovery spot or ex crocodile nest, Parameter analyzed by important value index (INP), dominance index (C), index species diversity (H), species abundance index (e), and species similarity index. The results showed the abiotic water habitats in the river water pH 6 which indicated normal, an average of depth 4.5 meters and a water temperature 23.90 ºC. Biotically False Gharial likes the habitat of aquatic plants such as Rasau (Pandanus tectorious), water lily (Hanguana malayana) for sheltering. False gharial aquatic food habitats such as Toman fish (Channa gachua), Gabus (Channa striata) and Runtuk (Channa luchius) Baung (Mystus wyckii), Lais (Lais hexamena). Abiotically terrestrial habitats contain sandy clay texture and histosol soil types with 6 soil acidity, with 78% air humidity and the average temperature of 29ºC. Biologically, Senyulong terrestrial habitat formed by buffer zone with large tree with wide canopy and several types of terrestrial animals Senyulong food such as long-tailed monkeys, orangutans, and wild pigs. The terrestrial habitat of False Gharial is an important place to spawning ground by placing its eggs under a large buttress tree and covering the nest with leaf litter to keep it warm to camouflage egg predators such as to monitor lizards.Keyword: Terrestrial Habitat, Aquatic Habitat, Senyulong, Tanjung puting National Park

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