Globally, mountains encompass spectacular landscapes and a great diversity of species. However, Savannah’s mountains in Sudan have been affected by the loss of diversity due to human activities and climate changes. T...Globally, mountains encompass spectacular landscapes and a great diversity of species. However, Savannah’s mountains in Sudan have been affected by the loss of diversity due to human activities and climate changes. Therefore, this study aims to assess changes in wildlife diversity in Jebel-Eldair Nation Park (JENP) based on only reports from patrolling activities, especially in the absence of regular wildlife monitoring programs. Reports of monthly wildlife observations during patrolling trips were used for the summer season in 2010 and 2018. Findings showed a moderate to high decline in the most important wildlife species (i.e. lion, wild dog, and crest porcupine). Six others are documented as rare species in reserve, including the civet, spotted hyena, striped hyena, jackal, seraval, and Siberian bird. Contrary and despite the diversity reduction, some species witnessed increases in their observation frequency, such as lesser kudu, caracal, monitor, and lunar bird. Moreover, human settlements, agricultural activities, and other anthropogenic factors were found to be the main drivers of biodiversity reduction in JENP. The study recommends adopting this method to detect changes in wildlife communities, especially in a situation of deficiency and lack of funding to conduct regular monitoring programs.展开更多
INTRODUCTION Multiuse trails have been a prominent feature of park lands for many years.Now,multiuse rain gardens may become a prominent feature of many parks.Rain gardens have traditionally been used for catchment,re...INTRODUCTION Multiuse trails have been a prominent feature of park lands for many years.Now,multiuse rain gardens may become a prominent feature of many parks.Rain gardens have traditionally been used for catchment,retention,and filtration of impervious surface storm water runoff.Why can’t they be used for more?County park districts and other agencies across Ohio(and elsewhere)are being pushed more and more toward finding inexpensive creative multi-solutions to issues as a result of limited budgets.Rain Gardens,bio-swales,butterfly gardens,nature education,natural play,and natural habitat creation all go hand-in-hand…naturally.展开更多
文摘Globally, mountains encompass spectacular landscapes and a great diversity of species. However, Savannah’s mountains in Sudan have been affected by the loss of diversity due to human activities and climate changes. Therefore, this study aims to assess changes in wildlife diversity in Jebel-Eldair Nation Park (JENP) based on only reports from patrolling activities, especially in the absence of regular wildlife monitoring programs. Reports of monthly wildlife observations during patrolling trips were used for the summer season in 2010 and 2018. Findings showed a moderate to high decline in the most important wildlife species (i.e. lion, wild dog, and crest porcupine). Six others are documented as rare species in reserve, including the civet, spotted hyena, striped hyena, jackal, seraval, and Siberian bird. Contrary and despite the diversity reduction, some species witnessed increases in their observation frequency, such as lesser kudu, caracal, monitor, and lunar bird. Moreover, human settlements, agricultural activities, and other anthropogenic factors were found to be the main drivers of biodiversity reduction in JENP. The study recommends adopting this method to detect changes in wildlife communities, especially in a situation of deficiency and lack of funding to conduct regular monitoring programs.
文摘INTRODUCTION Multiuse trails have been a prominent feature of park lands for many years.Now,multiuse rain gardens may become a prominent feature of many parks.Rain gardens have traditionally been used for catchment,retention,and filtration of impervious surface storm water runoff.Why can’t they be used for more?County park districts and other agencies across Ohio(and elsewhere)are being pushed more and more toward finding inexpensive creative multi-solutions to issues as a result of limited budgets.Rain Gardens,bio-swales,butterfly gardens,nature education,natural play,and natural habitat creation all go hand-in-hand…naturally.
