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Indicators of ecological change: an inter-site comparison of a concurrent monitoring of wildlife occurrence and hunting activity in central Africa [PDF]

, 2015
Choosing and adapting wildlife management options ideally requires appropriate and affordable information on trends in animal populations and offtakes over several years. In African tropical forests, most studies have been documenting separately wildlife
Billand, Alain, Cornélis, Daniel, Gaidet, Nicolas, Le Bel, Sébastien, Nasi, Robert, Nguinguiri, Jean Claude, Van Vliet, Geert   +6 more
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Ecological niche modeling reveals habitat differentiation and climatic vulnerability in two imperiled, sympatric southern Appalachian carnivorous plants

American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise Understanding the habitat requirements of imperiled flora is critical for informing ex situ conservation practices, designing effective reintroduction strategies, and understanding how climate change will impact such species, especially in montane regions with high levels of environmental heterogeneity. In southern Appalachia, USA, the
Nicholas J. Chang, Lauren Eserman, Amanda Carmichael, Adam B. Smith, Xingwen Loy, Emily E. D. Coffey, James Ojascastro   +6 more
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Using photovoice to understand community perceptions of firearm risks and protective factors among Asian Americans

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study used photovoice methodology to explore Asian Americans' perspectives on the root causes and protective factors of firearm violence in their communities. Photovoice provided a participatory platform for community members to document lived experiences and identify priorities for change.
Tsu‐Yin Wu, Szu‐Hsien Chen, Xining Yang, Ken Resnicow, Hsing‐Fang Hsieh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

China’s Wildlife Management Policy Framework: Preferences, Coordination and Optimization

Land, 2021
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic led to global concerns about the delicate relationship between humans and wildlife. However, quantitative research on the elements of a wildlife management policy framework in a certain country is lacking.
Lu Feng, Qiyi Cai, Yang Bai, Wenjie Liao
doaj   +1 more source

Synthesis of knowledge on the effects of fire and fire surrogates on wildlife in US dry forests [PDF]

, 2009
Summary: Dry forests throughout the United States are fire-dependent ecosystems, and much attention has been given to restoring their ecological function.
Fontaine, J.B., Kennedy, P.L.
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Enabling the study of gene function in gymnosperms: Virus‐induced gene silencing in Ephedra tweedieana

Applications in Plant Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise As the sister clade to angiosperms, extant gymnosperms are crucial for reconstructing ancestral gene regulatory networks in seed plants. This highlights the need for model systems representing each of their distinct lineages. However, tools to quickly and effectively investigate gene function in gymnosperms are still limited due to the
Anthony G. K. Garcia, Jo Trang Bùi, Todd P. Michael, Stefanie M. Ickert‐Bond, Verónica S. Di Stilio   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contribution of wildlife tourism in improving local communities’ livelihood in Burunge Wildlife Management Area in Tarangire Manyara Ecosystem, Tanzania

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The overall objective of this study was to assess the role of wildlife tourism in improving the livelihood of communities in Burunge Wildlife Management Area (BWMA) by focusing on the economic and the socio-cultural roles.
Naza Mmbaga, Joseline Tarimo, Julius Modest   +2 more
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Identifying corridors for Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) in a part of Eastern Himalayas, India

Frontiers in Conservation Science
The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus), classified as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, is an important mammal species found in the state of Sikkim, India.
Malyasri Bhattacharya, Debanjan Sarkar, Sneha Pandey, Indranil Mondal, Sambandam Sathyakumar, R. Suresh Kumar, Gautam Talukdar   +6 more
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Distribution pattern, population estimation and threats to the Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata (Mammalia: Pholidota: Manidae) in and around Pir Lasura National Park, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2017
Baseline knowledge of distribution and abundance of a species whose population is facing decline throughout its distribution range is vital for its conservation planning.
Faraz Akrim, Tariq Mahmood, Riaz Hussain, Siddiqa Qasim, Imad-ul-din Zangi   +4 more
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Patterns and correlates of claims for brown bear damage on a continental scale [PDF]

, 2017
Wildlife damage to human property threatens human-wildlife coexistence. Conflicts arising from wildlife damage in intensively managed landscapes often undermine conservation efforts, making damage mitigation and compensation of special concern for ...
Agnieszka, Olszańska, Aleksandar, Dutsov, Alexandros A., Karamanlidis, Anne K., Scharf, Carlos, Bautista, Ciucci, Paolo, Claudio, Groff, Djuro, Huber, Eloy, Revilla, Janis, Ozolins, Javier, Naves, Juan, Seijas, Jörg, Albrecht, Klemen, Jerina, Marko, Jonozovič, Maryna, Shkvyria, Michal, Adamec, Néstor, Fernández, Pierre Ives, Quenette, Raido, Kont, Robin, Rigg, Santiago, Palazón, Selva, Nuria   +22 more
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