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Biodiversity Management Plan
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR VILANCULOS COASTAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (SOFALA PROVINCE, REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE) VOLUME 3 ANNOTATED SPECIES LISTS March 2003 VILANCULOS COASTAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PLANNING TEAM 29 HOMESTEAD ROAD, RIVONIA, 2128, SOUTH AFRICA Prepared by AvW LAMBRECHTS For: VILANCULOS COASTAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (PTY) LTD and GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY (PDF B contract) 1 BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN PLAN LAYOUT VOLUME 1: CONDENSED PLAN Available as hard copy and on CD (attached) VOLUME 2: THE BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Available on CD (attached) VOLUME 3: ANNOTATED SPECIES LISTS (THIS DOCUMENT) Only available on CD ANNEX 1: VEGETATION ANNEX 2: MAMMALS ANNEX 3: BIRDS ANNEX 4: REPTILES ANNEX 5: AMPHIBIANS VOLUME 4: SPECIALIST REPORTS Available on CD (attached) 2 BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN VOLUME 3 SPECIES LISTS INTRODUCTION The species lists that follow are all provisional and will be expanded after the planned follow-up surveys have been undertaken. In all instances the specialists who undertook the introductory surveys (Dr Niels Jacobsen for mammals, reptiles, amphibians and plants and Dr Warwick Tarboton for birds) were hamstrung firstly by al lack of time and secondly by the fact that the surveys were undertaken in mid- winter. Some species are also still in the process of being identified. A species list was not compiled for fresh water organisms, although reference is made in the text (see Volume 2 and the specialist report in Volume 4) to the species that were encountered and identified. The same applies to marine species, although extensive reference is made to those species that were identified on an incidental basis by the marine specialist (Prof Mike Bruton; refer to Volume 2 and the specialist report in Volume 4). -
National Recovery Plan for the Stuttering Frog Mixophyes Balbus
National Recovery Plan for the Stuttering Frog Mixophyes balbus David Hunter and Graeme Gillespie Prepared by David Hunter and Graeme Gillespie (Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria). Published by the Victorian Government Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) Melbourne, October 2011. © State of Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment 2010 This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. Authorised by the Victorian Government, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne. ISBN 978-1-74242-369-2 (online) This is a Recovery Plan prepared under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, with the assistance of funding provided by the Australian Government. This Recovery Plan has been developed with the involvement and cooperation of a range of stakeholders, but individual stakeholders have not necessarily committed to undertaking specific actions. The attainment of objectives and the provision of funds may be subject to budgetary and other constraints affecting the parties involved. Proposed actions may be subject to modification over the life of the plan due to changes in knowledge. Disclaimer: This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence that may arise from you relying on any information in this publication. An electronic version of this document is available on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website www.environment.gov.au For more information contact the DSE Customer Service Centre 136 186 Citation: Hunter, D. -
Status of Populations of Threatened Stream Frog Species in the Upper Catchment of the Styx River on the New England Tablelands, Near Sites Where Trout Releases Occur
Status of populations of threatened stream frog species in the upper catchment of the Styx River on the New England Tablelands, near sites where trout releases occur. Year 3: continuation of established transect monitoring for the study of trout impacts in endangered frog demographics. Simon Clulow, John Clulow & Michael Mahony School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle Prepared For Recreational Freshwater Fishing Trust New South Wales Department of Primary Industries October 2009 i Executive Summary The authors of this report were engaged to assess the status of populations of threatened stream frogs in and around the upper catchment of the Styx River on the New England Tablelands in areas where trout releases occur over the spring/summer periods of 2007/2008 and 2008/2009. The brief for this study required an assessment of the impact of introduced trout on these threatened frog populations in streams where trout have been released. The rationale for this study was the implication of trout in the decline of several Australian specialist stream breeding amphibian species in 1999 (Gillespie & Hero, 1999). Initial surveys of the region 2006 involved broad landscape scale surveys of the presence/absence of a number of threatened species that were known to be present in the New England Tablelands historically. In 2007 and 2008, the studies were focussed on a smaller number of permanent transects that were established at 11 sites in the Styx River area to investigate more intensely potential impacts of trout on two endangered frogs: the Glandular Frog, Litoria subglandulosa and the Stuttering Frog, Mixophyes balbus. -
Environment for Development: an Ecosystems Assessment of Lake Victoria Basin Environmental and Socio-Economic Status, Trends and Human Vulnerabilities
Environment for Development: An Ecosystems Assessment of Lake Victoria Basin Environmental and Socio-Economic Status, Trends and Human Vulnerabilities Editors: Eric O. Odada Daniel O. Olago Washington O. Ochola PAN-AFRICAN SECRETARIAT Environment for Development: An Ecosystems Assessment of Lake Victoria Basin Environmental and Socio-economic Status, Trends and Human Vulnerabilities Editors Eric O. Odada Daniel O. Olago Washington O. Ochola Copyright 2006 UNEP/PASS ISBN ######### Job No: This publication may be produced in whole or part and in any form for educational or non-profit purposes without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. UNEP and authors would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this report as a source. No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any other commercial purpose whatsoever without prior permission in writing of the United Nations Environmental Programme. Citation: Odada, E.O., Olago, D.O. and Ochola, W., Eds., 2006. Environment for Development: An Ecosystems Assessment of Lake Victoria Basin, UNEP/PASS Pan African START Secretariat (PASS), Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya Tel/Fax: +254 20 44477 40 E-mail: [email protected] http://pass.uonbi.ac.ke United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). P.O. Box 50552, Nairobi 00100, Kenya Tel: +254 2 623785 Fax: + 254 2 624309 Published by UNEP and PASS Cover photograph © S.O. Wandiga Designed by: Development and Communication Support Printed by: Development and Communication Support Disclaimers The contents of this volume do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of UNEP and PASS or contributory organizations. -
Conserving Reptiles and Frogs in the Forests of New South Wales
Please do not remove this page Conserving reptiles and frogs in the forests of New South Wales Newell, David A; Goldingay, Ross L https://researchportal.scu.edu.au/discovery/delivery/61SCU_INST:ResearchRepository/1266904610002368?l#1367373090002368 Newell, D. A., & Goldingay, R. L. (2004). Conserving reptiles and frogs in the forests of New South Wales. In Conservation of Australia’s forest fauna (pp. 270–296). Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. https://researchportal.scu.edu.au/discovery/fulldisplay/alma991012820501502368/61SCU_INST:Research Repository Southern Cross University Research Portal: https://researchportal.scu.edu.au/discovery/search?vid=61SCU_INST:ResearchRepository [email protected] Open Downloaded On 2021/09/25 04:13:03 +1000 Please do not remove this page Conserving reptiles and frogs in the forests of New South Wales David Newell and Ross Goldingay* School of Environmental Science & Management, Southern Cross University, Lismore, 2480 NSW *Email: [email protected] The forests of New South Wales (NSW) contain a diverse fauna of frogs and reptiles (herpetofauna) with approximately 139 species occurring in forests and around 59 species that are forest-dependent. Prior to 1991, this fauna group received scant attention in research or forest management. However, legislative and policy changes in the early 1990s have largely reversed this situation. This review documents the changes in forest management that now require closer attention be given to the requirements of forest herpetofauna. We also provide an overview of research that contributes to a greater understanding of the management requirements of forest-dependent species. The introduction of the Endangered Fauna (Interim Protection) Act 1991 in NSW led to the need for comprehensive surveys of all forest vertebrate wildlife and detailed consideration of potential impacts on forest species listed as endangered by this Act. -
Litoria Citropa)
Herpetology Notes, volume 14: 803-808 (2021) (published online on 26 May 2021) Photo identification of individual Blue Mountains Tree Frogs (Litoria citropa) Jordann Crawford-Ash1,2,* and Jodi J.L. Rowley1,2 Abstract. We used a Photo Identification Method (PIM) to identify individuals of the Blue Mountains Tree Frog, Litoria citropa. By matching the body markings on photographs taken in the field of the lateral, dorsal and anterior views of the frog, we were able to re-match two individuals; one after 88 days and the other after 45 days. We present the first evidence that photo identification is likely to be a useful tool in individual recognition of L. citropa and is one of a few studies on the use of PIM in Australian frogs. Keywords. Body patterning, Australian frogs, non-invasive, mark recapture, individual recognition, PIM Introduction and utilised across multiple study periods (Auger-Méthé and Whitehead, 2007; Knox et al., 2013; Marlow et al., In a time of unprecedented rates of biodiversity decline, 2016). PIM has been particularly successful in studies of a good understanding of age structures, habitat use, cetaceans and mammals (Würsig and Jefferson, 1990; and population fluctuations is necessary for effective Auger-Méthé and Whitehead, 2007; Urian et al., 2015) ecological and conservation management strategies and is increasing in use for reptiles and amphibians (Phillott et al., 2007; Kenyon et al., 2009; Marlow et world-wide (Bradfield, 2004; Knox et al., 2013; Šukalo al., 2016). This information is often obtained through various sampling and survey methods such as mark- et al., 2013; Sacchi et al., 2016). -
Submission to NSW Independent Bushfire Inquiry Dailan Pugh, for North East Forest Alliance, April 2020
NEFA Submission to NSW Bushfire Inquiry Submission to NSW Independent Bushfire Inquiry Dailan Pugh, for North East Forest Alliance, April 2020 Six months later: Much of the heavily burnt stands in Ellangowan State Forest are not going to recover, 1 NEFA Submission to NSW Bushfire Inquiry Consideration against the NSW Independent Bushfire Inquiry's terms of reference: 1. The causes of, and factors contributing to, the frequency, intensity, timing and location of, bushfires in NSW in the 2019- 20 bushfire season, including consideration of any role of weather, drought, climate change, fuel loads and human activity. 6. [to make recommendations on] hazard reduction, zoning, and any appropriate use of indigenous practices. 2019 was Australia’s hottest, driest year on record and 2018-2019 was southeast Australia's driest two-year period on record. It is apparent the principle exasperating factors affecting the severity and extent of the 2019-20 bushfires in north-east NSW were the record drought and temperatures in the preceding months. There can be no doubt the extent and severity of the fires were due to climate heating. Though there are numerous underlying factors contributing to the dryness, structure, and composition of the vegetation, and thus the nature and extent of the fires. Fire initiated by lightning has been a factor driving evolution and adaptation of Australian biota for millions of years, long before people arrived. There can be no doubt that people, and their use of fire for a variety of purposes, changed the extent and frequency of fire in parts of the landscape, and thus contributed to subsequent environmental changes. -
5. WETLANDS and SPRINGS of Mt. ELGON and CHERENGANY
Kenya's Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (WaTER) Programme Component 4: Science to Inform Design of Community-Level Actions and Policy Decisions Establishment of the Status of Wetlands and Springs within Mt. Elgon and Cherengany Hills Ecosystems; And Characterization and Development of Models For Conservation and Rehabilitation Project Report of July 2017 This programme is funded Kenya Forestry Research Institute By the European Union (KEFRI) Disclaimer “This document has been produced with financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), and can under no circumstance be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union” i Cover Photos: Left - Mascarene ridged frog (Kitale Nature Conservancy). Photo by Victor Wasonga Right – Papyrus vegetation in Kingwal Swamp. Photo by Philista Malaki ii Consulting Services for Client Kenya Forestry Research Institute. P.O. Box 20412-00200 Nairobi Report Compiled by GEOSYNCHRONY LIMITED P.O. Box 18845, 00100, Nairobi Pivot Building, Kamiti Road, Cell Phone: 0735478749 Email Address: [email protected] iii Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................... i List of Figures ........................................................................................................................................ -
February 2021 Issue
THE FROG AND TADPOLE STUDY GROUP NSW Inc. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FATSNSW/ Email: [email protected] PO Box 296 Rockdale NSW 2216 NEWSLETTER No. 171 FEBRUARY 2021 Frogwatch Helpline 0419 249 728 Website: www.fats.org.au Jayden Walsh, Crucifix Frog Notaden bennettii ABN: 34 282 154 794 You are invited to our FATS meeting. It’s free. Everyone is welcome. Arrive from 6.30 pm for a 7pm start. Friday 5th February 2021 FATS meets at the Education Centre, Bicentennial Pk, Sydney Olympic Park Easy walk from Concord West Railway Station and straight down Victoria Ave. Take a torch in winter. By car: Enter from Australia Ave at the Bicentennial Park main entrance, turn off to the right and drive through the park. It’s a one way road. Turn right into P10f car park. Or enter from Bennelong Rd/Parkway. It’s a short stretch of two way road. Turn left. FATS MEETING 7PM FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2021 Park in P10f car park, the last car park before the Bennelong Rd. exit gate. Due to COVID19 requirements the Education Centre can hold no more than 25 people. Please contact Arthur White by email P11 to confirm your attendance and total number of people with you. He will advise if there is room, or whether the meeting is booked out. CONTENTS PAGE 6.30 pm Lost Green Tree Frogs seeking forever homes: Please bring Vale Graeme Worboys 2 your membership card and cash $50 donation. Sorry, we don’t Relocating spawn, tadpoles or 3 have EFTPOS. -
Four Biodiversity Assessments of Lolldaiga Hills Ranch by the National Museums of Kenya (2014)
Four Biodiversity Assessments of Lolldaiga Hills Ranch by the National Museums of Kenya (2014) By Victor Wasonga, Wanyoike Wamiti, Halima Abdillahi, Wanja Kinuthia & Ogeto Mwebi National Museums of Kenya Directorate of Research & Collections PO Box 40658 – 00100, Nairobi Email: [email protected] www.museums.or.ke In collaboration with: Lolldaiga Hills Research Programme P.O. Box 26, Nanyuki – 10400, Kenya Telephone +254 (0)20 2315960 Email: [email protected] www.lolldaiga.com May 2015 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................. 4 REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS ................................................................................................................. 4 Abstract ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Methods .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Results ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Images of some reptiles and amphibians on Lolldaiga Hills Ranch. ....................................................... -
Amphibian Ark Number 29 Keeping Threatened Amphibian Species Afloat December 2014
AArk Newsletter NewsletterNumber 29, December 2014 amphibian ark Number 29 Keeping threatened amphibian species afloat December 2014 In this issue... Amphibian veterinary training and advisory visits in Colombia.............................................. 2 ® AArk T-shirts make great holiday gifts! ............. 3 Amphibian program resources on the AArk web site ............................................................ 4 Communicating the international successes of ex situ amphibian conservation programs ........ 5 Be a salamander and newt hero! Get your pets screened for Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans ............................................. 6 National Amphibian Conservation Coordinator for the Philippines ............................................. 7 Captive breeding of three species of Costa Rican moss salamanders ................................. 7 Working together to develop Madagascar’s amphibian captive breeding capacity ............... 8 Taking the first steps together at Parc Ivoloina . 9 Can captive-reared tadpoles re-establish Crawfish Frog populations? ............................ 11 Project Lemur Frog ......................................... 12 First rescue center for threatened amphibians in Argentina..................................................... 13 Ex situ conservation program for the Ecuadorian Tiger Frog .................................... 14 Amphibian Ark donors, January-December 2014................................................................ 16 Amphibian Ark c/o Conservation Breeding Specialist -
Froglog Promoting Conservation, Research and Education for the World’S Amphibians
Issue number 111(July 2014) ISSN: 1026-0269 eISSN: 1817-3934 Volume 22, number 3 www.amphibians.orgFrogLog Promoting Conservation, Research and Education for the World’s Amphibians A New Meeting for Amphibian Conservation in Madagascar: ACSAM2 New ASA Seed Grants Citizen Science in the City Amphibian Conservation Efforts in Ghana Recent Publications And Much More! A cryptic mossy treefrog (Spinomantis aglavei) is encountered in Andasibe during a survey for amphibian chytrid fungus and ranavirus in Madagascar. Photo by J. Jacobs. The Challenges of Amphibian Saving the Montseny Conservation in Brook Newt Tanzania FrogLog 22 (3), Number 111 (July 2014) | 1 FrogLog CONTENTS 3 Editorial NEWS FROM THE AMPHIBIAN COMMUNITY 4 A New Meeting for Amphibian Conservation in 15 The Planet Needs More Superheroes! Madagascar: ACSAM2 16 Anima Mundi—Adventures in Wildlife Photography Issue 6 Aichi Biodiversity Target 12: A Progress Report from the 15, July 2014 is now Out! Amphibian Survival Alliance 16 Recent Record of an Uncommon Endemic Frog 7 ASG Updates: New ASG Secretariat! Nanorana vicina (Stolickza, 1872) from Murree, Pakistan 8 ASG Working Groups Update 17 Global Bd Mapping Project: 2014 Update 9 New ASA Seed Grants—APPLY NOW! 22 Constructing an Amphibian Paradise in your Garden 9 Report on Amphibian Red List Authority Activities April- 24 Giants in the Anthropocene Part One of Two: Godzilla vs. July 2014 the Human Condition 10 Working Together to Make a Difference: ASA and Liquid 26 The Threatened, Exploding Frogs of the Paraguayan Dry Spark Partner