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(Pan Troglodytes Verus) in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa
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Status, Trends and Future Dynamics of Biodiversity and Ecosystems Underpinning Nature’S Contributions to People 1
CHAPTER 3 . STATUS, TRENDS AND FUTURE DYNAMICS OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS UNDERPINNING NATURE’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO PEOPLE 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 STATUS, TRENDS AND FUTURE DYNAMICS CHAPTER OF BIODIVERSITY AND 3 ECOSYSTEMS UNDERPINNING NATURE’S CONTRIBUTIONS CHAPTER TO PEOPLE 4 Coordinating Lead Authors Review Editors: Marie-Christine Cormier-Salem (France), Jonas Ngouhouo-Poufoun (Cameroon) Amy E. Dunham (United States of America), Christopher Gordon (Ghana) 3 CHAPTER This chapter should be cited as: Cormier-Salem, M-C., Dunham, A. E., Lead Authors Gordon, C., Belhabib, D., Bennas, N., Dyhia Belhabib (Canada), Nard Bennas Duminil, J., Egoh, B. N., Mohamed- (Morocco), Jérôme Duminil (France), Elahamer, A. E., Moise, B. F. E., Gillson, L., 5 Benis N. Egoh (Cameroon), Aisha Elfaki Haddane, B., Mensah, A., Mourad, A., Mohamed Elahamer (Sudan), Bakwo Fils Randrianasolo, H., Razaindratsima, O. H., Eric Moise (Cameroon), Lindsey Gillson Taleb, M. S., Shemdoe, R., Dowo, G., (United Kingdom), Brahim Haddane Amekugbe, M., Burgess, N., Foden, W., (Morocco), Adelina Mensah (Ghana), Ahmim Niskanen, L., Mentzel, C., Njabo, K. Y., CHAPTER Mourad (Algeria), Harison Randrianasolo Maoela, M. A., Marchant, R., Walters, M., (Madagascar), Onja H. Razaindratsima and Yao, A. C. Chapter 3: Status, trends (Madagascar), Mohammed Sghir Taleb and future dynamics of biodiversity (Morocco), Riziki Shemdoe (Tanzania) and ecosystems underpinning nature’s 6 contributions to people. In IPBES (2018): Fellow: The IPBES regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Gregory Dowo (Zimbabwe) Africa. Archer, E., Dziba, L., Mulongoy, K. J., Maoela, M. A., and Walters, M. (eds.). CHAPTER Contributing Authors: Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Millicent Amekugbe (Ghana), Neil Burgess Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity (United Kingdom), Wendy Foden (South and Ecosystem Services, Bonn, Germany, Africa), Leo Niskanen (Finland), Christine pp. -
Multilocus Phylogeny of the Crocidura Poensis Species Complex
Multilocus phylogeny of the Crocidura poensis species complex (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla) Influences of the palaeoclimate on its diversification and evolution Violaine Nicolas, François Jacquet, Rainer Hutterer, Adam Konečný, Stephane Kan Kouassi, Lies Durnez, Aude Lalis, Marc Colyn, Christiane Denys To cite this version: Violaine Nicolas, François Jacquet, Rainer Hutterer, Adam Konečný, Stephane Kan Kouassi, et al.. Multilocus phylogeny of the Crocidura poensis species complex (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla) Influences of the palaeoclimate on its diversification and evolution. Journal of Biogeography, Wiley, 2019, 46 (5), pp.871-883. 10.1111/jbi.13534. hal-02089031 HAL Id: hal-02089031 https://hal-univ-rennes1.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-02089031 Submitted on 18 Jul 2019 HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est archive for the deposit and dissemination of sci- destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents entific research documents, whether they are pub- scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, lished or not. The documents may come from émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de teaching and research institutions in France or recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires abroad, or from public or private research centers. publics ou privés. Multi-locus phylogeny of the Crocidura poensis species complex (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla): influences of the paleoclimate on its diversification and evolution Running title: Phylogeography of Crocidura poensis complex Violaine Nicolas1, François -
ABSTRACT BOOK Listed Alphabetically by Last Name Of
ABSTRACT BOOK Listed alphabetically by last name of presenting author AOS 2019 Meeting 24-28 June 2019 ORAL PRESENTATIONS Variability in the Use of Acoustic Space Between propensity, renesting intervals, and renest reproductive Two Tropical Forest Bird Communities success of Piping Plovers (Charadrius melodus) by fol- lowing 1,922 nests and 1,785 unique breeding adults Patrick J Hart, Kristina L Paxton, Grace Tredinnick from 2014 2016 in North and South Dakota, USA. The apparent renesting rate was 20%. Renesting propen- When acoustic signals sent from individuals overlap sity declined if reproductive attempts failed during the in frequency or time, acoustic interference and signal brood-rearing stage, nests were depredated, reproduc- masking occurs, which may reduce the receiver’s abil- tive failure occurred later in the breeding season, or ity to discriminate information from the signal. Under individuals had previously renested that year. Addi- the acoustic niche hypothesis (ANH), acoustic space is tionally, plovers were less likely to renest on reservoirs a resource that organisms may compete for, and sig- compared to other habitats. Renesting intervals de- naling behavior has evolved to minimize overlap with clined when individuals had not already renested, were heterospecific calling individuals. Because tropical after second-year adults without prior breeding experi- wet forests have such high bird species diversity and ence, and moved short distances between nest attempts. abundance, and thus high potential for competition for Renesting intervals also decreased if the attempt failed acoustic niche space, they are good places to examine later in the season. Lastly, overall reproductive success the way acoustic space is partitioned. -
HUNTLEY-DISSERTATION-2017.Pdf (3.373Mb)
INSIGHTS FROM AVIAN DIVERSIFICATION PATTERNS IN THE GUINEO- CONGOLIAN TROPICAL LOWLAND FORESTS A Dissertation by JERRY WALLACE HUNTLEY Submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies of Texas A&M University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Chair of Committee, Gary Voelker Committee Members, Jessica Light Kevin Conway Gregory Sword Head of Department, Michael Masser August 2017 Major Subject: Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Copyright 2017 Jerry Huntley ABSTRACT The biogeographical history of the Afro-tropical Guineo-Congolian lowland forests during the Plio-Pleistocene is characterized by pervasive fragmentation- coalescence cycling due to global climatic oscillations. Vicariance scenarios driven by forest fragmentation have long been hypothesized as major mechanisms for the creation and maintenance of Afro-tropical avian diversity. However, the timing and center of diversification events remains unclear. Additionally, the current paradigm within the field regards the Guineo-Congolian forests as regions of little importance in creating genetic diversity patterns. The goal of this dissertation is to address, using multiple levels of evidence, potential avian diversification patterns across Sub-Saharan lowland tropical forests. Utilizing molecular data from 75 avian species, we undertook a combination of molecular and biogeographic methods to construct time-calibrated phylogenies, ancestral area estimations, haplotype networks, and diversification rate estimations. We found substantial, geographically discrete genetic structuring in the majority of sampled avian species, much of it dating to the Pleistocene epoch. Additionally, ancestral area estimations reconstruct the lowland forests as the area of origin the ancestor of our two highest sampled genera. Diversification rates estimated for three genera recovered increasing diversification rates throughout the Plio-Pleistocene. -
Priority Setting for Conservation in South-West Cameroon Based on Large Mammal Surveys
Oryx Vol 41 No 2 April 2007 Priority setting for conservation in south-west Cameroon based on large mammal surveys P.F. Forboseh, M. Eno-Nku and T.C.H. Sunderland Abstract The forests of the Cameroon-Nigeria trans- trade in wildlife, particularly for bushmeat, many sites boundary region have been highlighted as a high retain populations of one or more threatened and locally conservation priority, yet many of the extant forest rare large mammal species of significant conservation remnants remain relatively unknown, particularly with importance. Moreover, the sites collectively complement regard to the occurrence of large mammals. Between each other in terms of their representation of the 2002 and 2004 we surveyed the large mammal fauna of threatened large mammal fauna. An emphasis on the the Mone and Ejagham Forest Reserves and the Upper enforcement of wildlife legislation and minimizing Banyang, Nkwende Hills and Etinde forests of south- logging impact are of primary importance for the west Cameroon. Our objective was to document the conservation of large mammals in these and other forest extant large mammal species as an important step in the remnants in south-west Cameroon. In addition, at some review of government priorities to identify key sites sites, there already exists community interest in active within the region for conservation and management. We wildlife management. reviewed the available literature on mammal distribu- tion and then surveyed the forests for mammal and Keywords Cameroon, forest, land use planning, large human signs. Despite a growing illegal commercial mammals, Nigeria, priority setting. Introduction (BirdLife International, 2000) and endemic plants (Cable & Cheek, 1998; Cheek et al., 2000). -
Froglognews from the Herpetological Community Regional Focus Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Updates and Latests Research
July 2011 Vol. 97 www.amphibians.orgFrogLogNews from the herpetological community Regional Focus Sub-Saharan Africa Regional updates and latests research. INSIDE News from the ASG Regional Updates Global Focus Leptopelis barbouri Recent Publications photo taken at Udzungwa Mountains, General Announcements Tanzania photographer: Michele Menegon And More..... Another “Lost Frog” Found. ASA Ansonia latidisca found The Amphibian Survival Alliance is launched in Borneo FrogLog Vol. 97 | July 2011 | 1 FrogLog CONTENTS 3 Editorial NEWS FROM THE ASG 4 The Amphibian Survival Alliance 6 Lost Frog found! 4 ASG International Seed Grant Winners 2011 8 Five Years of Habitat Protection for Amphibians REGIONAL UPDATE 10 News from Regional Groups 23 Re-Visiting the Frogs and Toads of 34 Overview of the implementation of 15 Kihansi Spray Toad Re- Zimbabwe Sahonagasy Action plan introduction Guidelines 24 Amatola Toad AWOL: Thirteen 35 Species Conservation Strategy for 15 Biogeography of West African years of futile searches the Golden Mantella amphibian assemblages 25 Atypical breeding patterns 36 Ankaratra massif 16 The green heart of Africa is a blind observed in the Okavango Delta 38 Brief note on the most threatened spot in herpetology 26 Eight years of Giant Bullfrog Amphibian species from Madagascar 17 Amphibians as indicators for research revealed 39 Fohisokina project: the restoration of degraded tropical 28 Struggling against domestic Implementation of Mantella cowani forests exotics at the southern end of Africa action plan 18 Life-bearing toads -
Guinean Forests of West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot Small Grants Key Information 1
Call for Letters of Inquiry (LOI) Guinean Forests of West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot Small Grants Key information 1. Eligible Countries: Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sao Tome & Principe, Sierra Leone and Togo Deadline: August 14, 2017 Eligible Strategic Directions: 1, 2 and 3 (you must choose only one) Eligible Applicants: This call is open to community groups and associations, non-governmental organizations, private enterprises, universities, research institutes and other civil society organizations. Small Grants (up to US$50,000): Submit letters of Inquiry (LOIs) by email to [email protected]. The LOI application template for small grants can be found in English here. Table of Contents 1. Background……………………….................................................................................................2 2. Ecosystem Profile Summary………………………………………………………………………….2 3. Eligible Applicants………………………………………………………………………………………3 4. Eligible Geographies……………………………………………………………………………………3 5. Eligible Strategic Directions…………………………………………………………………………..4 6. How to Apply……………………………………………………………………………………………..5 7. Closing Date……………………………………………………………………………………………...5 8. Contacts…………………………………………………………………………………………………...6 Annex…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...7 1 1. Background The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is designed to safeguard Earth’s biologically richest and most threatened regions, known as biodiversity hotspots. CEPF is a joint initiative of l’Agence Française de -
Priority Setting for Conservation in South-West Cameroon Based on Large Mammal Surveys
Oryx Vol 41 No 2 April 2007 Priority setting for conservation in south-west Cameroon based on large mammal surveys P.F. Forboseh, M. Eno-Nku and T.C.H. Sunderland Abstract The forests of the Cameroon-Nigeria trans- trade in wildlife, particularly for bushmeat, many sites boundary region have been highlighted as a high retain populations of one or more threatened and locally conservation priority, yet many of the extant forest rare large mammal species of significant conservation remnants remain relatively unknown, particularly with importance. Moreover, the sites collectively complement regard to the occurrence of large mammals. Between each other in terms of their representation of the 2002 and 2004 we surveyed the large mammal fauna of threatened large mammal fauna. An emphasis on the the Mone and Ejagham Forest Reserves and the Upper enforcement of wildlife legislation and minimizing Banyang, Nkwende Hills and Etinde forests of south- logging impact are of primary importance for the west Cameroon. Our objective was to document the conservation of large mammals in these and other forest extant large mammal species as an important step in the remnants in south-west Cameroon. In addition, at some review of government priorities to identify key sites sites, there already exists community interest in active within the region for conservation and management. We wildlife management. reviewed the available literature on mammal distribu- tion and then surveyed the forests for mammal and Keywords Cameroon, forest, land use planning, large human signs. Despite a growing illegal commercial mammals, Nigeria, priority setting. Introduction (BirdLife International, 2000) and endemic plants (Cable & Cheek, 1998; Cheek et al., 2000). -
ABSTRACT WILSON, JOHN WILLIAM. Conservation Planning In
ABSTRACT WILSON, JOHN WILLIAM. Conservation Planning in a Changing World: Mitigating the Deleterious Effects of Habitat Loss. (Under the direction of Nicholas M. Haddad). Humans are driving species to extinction at rates faster than ever before. A major reason for this is habitat loss; with an ever-burgeoning human population and ever-increasing per-capita footprint, our natural heritage is losing the struggle to eke out suitable living spaces. We humans have left nothing untouched, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, the lithosphere and the atmosphere. Some urgent and serious initiative is required if we want our children and their children to have an enjoyable natural heritage, or even just their own livable habitat. In this dissertation, I focused my attention on developing practical guidelines to alleviate the deleterious effects of this yet unmitigated disaster, habitat loss. First, I offer guidelines on identifying potentially suitable, potentially unoccupied living spaces for rare species using satellite imagery. By allowing us to obtain continuous indices of our natural world in more detail than ever before, satellite images offer opportunities that classified landcover products can’t even approach. Being mindful that not all living spaces are equal, I then use the habitat maps derived from satellite imagery to suggest how potential reintroduction sites can be prioritized, by analyzing dispersal pathways between existing and envisaged populations of rare species. Such ‘connected’ reintroductions sites will enable those populations to better disperse to nearby unoccupied habitat as their sizes increase, and better equip them to adapt to changing environments in the long term. Lastly, while I disagree with the principle, I considered the unfortunate reality that we have limited resources at our disposal to ensure our children’s children will enjoy the same natural wonders we enjoyed. -
HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE PUBLIC SUMMARY Golden Veroleum Liberia’S Barclayville, Grand Cess, Gblebo and Trembo Districts Grand Kru County, Liberia
HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE PUBLIC SUMMARY Golden Veroleum Liberia’s Barclayville, Grand Cess, Gblebo and Trembo Districts Grand Kru County, Liberia . Date of report: June 2016 . Name of lead assessor: Solomon P. Wright . Contact information of lead assessor: Green Consultancy Inc, Abi Joudi Building, Apartment 3 Corner of Gurley & Broad Streets, Monrovia, Liberia . ALS license type: Provisional . Organisation commissioning HCV assessment: Golden Veroleum Liberia C/O David Rothchild, Director Contact: +44-7780-662-800 . Location of assessment: Barclayville, Grand Cess, Gblebo and Trembo Districts in Grand Kru County, Southern Eastern Liberia . Dates of assessment: November 2015 - May 2016 . Size of assessment area: 24,593 ha . Total HCVMA mapped: Finalized HCVMA = 2,097 ha. Draft HCVMA = an additional 1,027 ha mapped. The draft HCVMAs have been identified, described and mapped indicatively where possible, but will require definitive mapping by GVL to be included in the finalized HCVMA. Planned land use(s) for assessment area: Oil palm plantation . Certification scheme: RSPO AOI Area of Interest MOU Memorandum of Understanding CI Conservation International NGO Non-Governmental Organization CDA County Development Agency NPP New Planting Procedure DEM Digital Elevation Model NTFP Non-Forest Timber Product DBH Diameter at Breast Height OL / LT Open Land (an HCS category) ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment RBA Rapid Biodiversity Assessment FCP Forest Conservation Policy RF Regenerating Forest FDA Forestry Development Authority RSPO Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil FFI Fauna and Flora International SRV Short Regenerating Vegetation FGD Focus Group Discussion S / BM Scrub (an HCS category) FSC Forest Stewardship Council SAMFU Save My Future Foundation GAR Golden Agri-Resources SCNL Society for the Conservation of Nature in Liberia GIS Geographical Information System SOP Standard Operating Procedures GOL Government of Liberia SNF Short Stature Natural Forest GVL Golden Veroleum Liberia Inc. -
International Union for Conservation of Nature
International Union for Conservation of Nature Countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone Mano River Union West Africa PROJECT DOCUMENT Final version Mano River Ecosystem Conservation and International Water Resources Management (IWRM) Project Brief Description of the project The proposed GEF-funded “Mano River Ecosystem Conservation and International Water Resources Management (IWRM) Project” will be implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It targets the conservation and sustainable use of the transboundary water basins and their biodiversity resources within the Mano River Union member states. These resources are of highest importance for the sub-region, seriously affected by socio-political problems with displaced and suffering populations, and demand support under these very difficult contexts. The project seeks to promote holistic approaches to integrated ecosystem management and to design participatory and community–based strategies, which will lead to in-situ conservation and sustainable use of soil, water and biota in the river basins and on their watersheds. The project will be implemented in the Upper Guinea forest covering Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire with the objective of strengthening the management of transboundary natural resources for sustained ecological benefits and improved livelihoods for the forest adjacent communities. Therefore, the project will play a transformational role in the livelihoods of the communities living in the forest area covered by the project, enabling them to benefit from the ecosystem while not threatening it. The proposed project is consistent with GEF 5 focal area strategies for biodiversity (BD), land degradation (LD), and international waters (IW) as it will contribute to the conservation of the Upper Guinea Forest ecosystem through the sustainable management of transboundary water basins.