Forestry and Wildlife Management
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In a mountain-forest district of Austria, a study was undertaken to assess the attractiveness to roe-deer (Capreolus capreolus) of various types of stand edges under summer and winter conditions. Within forest edge-zones were studied,... more
This study investigated the effect of crude oil pollution and remediation on the fungi and bacteria communities of M. indica and E. guineensis rhizospheres using three sites - Unpolluted Site (UPS), Polluted and Treated Site (PTS), and... more
Purpose of the study: The majority of Ethiopian are engaged in agricultural activities that contributed to natural resource degradations. Ecotourism is an alternative option while achieving the conservation goals of protected areas. This... more
ABSTRACT The project compared the effect of NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer on the early growth of Albizia lebbeck (Linn.) Benth seedlings. The fertilizer was applied at different levels of 1g, 2g, and 3g to 4kg of top soil and top soil alone... more
Environmental sustainability has become increasingly important as we witness more extreme weather changes, global warming and environmental degradation. As the world population grow the need for more resources increase and forest resource... more
Human-elephant conflicts (HEC) have been persistent in Ikorongo-Grumeti Game Reserves (IGGRs) and the adjacent communities of Bunda and Serengeti districts, Mara region. This study aimed to identify factors leading to HEC, examine losers... more
Moose (Alces alces), the largest among the deer, have both high recreational and economic value in Scandinavia and elsewhere. To efficiently manage such a valuable species, the key factors affecting their fitness and performance must be... more
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The shocking comparison between landscape images from the past, the near present and the present can be a useful tool for gaining public attention and promote conservation. The author mentions three cases in which he was involved, to of... more
A newsletter in Marathi with news, information and analysis on wildlife and conservation in the state of Maharashtra, India. Published by Kalpavriksh with support from the Duleep Matthai Nature Conservation Trust. Editor: Reshma Jathar;... more
Most famous among the species of the Green Heart of Africa, gorillas are the ultimate umbrella species that symbolize the predicament of biodiversity throughout the central African forests, including the great Congo Basin countries and... more
Excerpts from Chapter 10 of Shoreman-Ouimet, E. and Kopnina, H. (2016) Culture and Conservation: Beyond Anthropocentrism. Routledge Earthscan, New York.... more
Purpose of the study: The majority of Ethiopian are engaged in agricultural activities that contributed to natural resource degradations. Ecotourism is an alternative option while achieving the conservation goals of protected areas. This... more
The aim of the paper is the axiomatic justification of the theory of experience and chance, one of the dual halves of which is the Kolmogorov probability theory. The author's main idea was the natural inclusion of Kolmogorov's axiomatics... more
In a survey conducted locally by an undisclosed, reliable source [Survey no:07824] [1]we were able to find out that the major reasons for elephants entering cultivation areas in Kerala is that these fields are in the path to their ancient... more
La cría de caballos en libertad cuenta con una tradición secular en Galicia. En un horizonte de futuro dominado por el Cambio Climático Global, para la lucha contra el cambio climático, el equino de la raza autóctona “Cabalo de Pura Raza... more
As per the latest estimation of tiger numbers in India (National Tiger Conservation Authority, 2019) tiger numbers have increased, but infrastructural plans are totally discounting their presence.
Crocodilians are significant components of many tropical wetland habitats. The international traffic in crocodilian hides has reduced populations of most species to the point of ecological extinction. This situation results in... more
Different browsing indicators are used in literature but mostly they are not operationally defined. Therefore comparisons of browsing impacts by wildlife on forests are often not possible or lead to wrong conclusions. The most important... more
A Forest is best described as an ecosystem or assemblage of ecosystems dominated by trees and other woody vegetation. In other words, areas dominated by trees are areas regarded as forest vegetation. They include close canopy forest and... more
Habitat loss is a significant threat to biodiversity worldwide, and the Argentine Dry Chaco is one of the most active global deforestation hotspots. Medium-large mammals are especially vulnerable to land-cover change, and in the Dry... more
Human presence influences survival of large carnivores in several ways and even outdoor activities can be a source of disturbance. As ungulate prey provide the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) with food for several nights and the pattern of lynx... more
Computer implemented modeling has clearly benefited managers in industrial and military management positions. Improvements in the cost effectiveness of computer use should allow fisheries and wildlife managers to make increasing use of... more
Human-elephant conflicts (HEC) have been persistent in Ikorongo-Grumeti Game Reserves (IGGRs) and the adjacent communities of Bunda and Serengeti districts, Mara region. This study aimed to identify factors leading to HEC, examine losers... more
The creation of protected areas has been the main strategy to counter loss and fragmentation of habitats for large mammals, but these areas by themselves cannot guarantee species’ conservation. Forestry plantations can provide habitat for... more
Game damage and game benefit - objective assessment of the ungulate impact on the forest vegetation. The first part of the paper describes a theoretical concept for the objective ascertainment of damage and benefit caused by game... more
Habitat loss is a significant threat to biodiversity worldwide, and the Argentine Dry Chaco is one of the most active global deforestation hotspots. Medium-large mammals are especially vulnerable to land-cover change, and in the Dry... more
Aim: The aim of this paper is to discuss the issue of forest fire risk determination method for military purposes and to present a new emergency forest fire risk projection method. Introduction: Military areas cover about 167,000... more
Forestry plantations supporting native species exhibit a dense understory, which might reduce bat activity within plantations. We compared bat activity in Monterrey pine plantations with and without an understory in central Chile. Total... more
Re-evaluation of bontebok following a multidisciplinary approach indicate its native habitat as the now submerged Palaeo-Agulhas Plain off the southern South African coast, and dominated by C 4 grasslands and savannah. Large grazer... more
Biodiversity conservation has been given a significant emphasis in recent years in forest plantation establishment. This study investigates the terrestrial nocturnal mammals in the forest plantations of Acacia mangium, Sabah Forest... more