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Responses of the herpetological and mammalian faunas
of Negros Island, Philippines to fragmentation of the tropical rainforest
Objectives
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To ascertain the population of the threatened
species and other frogs, reptiles and mammals whose conservation status
is not known.
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To assess the quality of the habitats of these
species.
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To institute interventions for the recovery of
critically endangered species and for the improvement of their habitats.
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To institute programs that will mitigate conflict
between man and wildlife.
Research Theme
Activities
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Determine population status, population density
and habitat distribution.
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Describe habitats and microhabitats as well as
altitudinal distribution for each species.
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Determine forest areas, caves, streams and other
habitats to be protected.
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Locate coordinates on map and describe the area
and its unique features.
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Determine what species occur in each site.
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Prepare recovery plans for specific critically
endangered species.
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Specify roles and of local communities and local
government units.
Expected Outcomes
- The project envisions to establish a community-base protective
system which can function to protect wildlife at a sustainable manner.
Intervention will include partial restoration of habitats. Alternative
livelihood may be introduced to divert hunting. Likewise farm techniques
that protect farmlands from animal invasion and improved swine husbandry
techniques may be introduced to reduce conflict between man and animals
and at the same time improve farm production.
Indicative Budget
Duration
Project site
ARCBC Remarks
Coordinator
| Ely L. Alcala
Centre for Tropical Conservation Studies (CENTROP) and
Silliman University Angelo-king Centre for Research and Environmental
Management (SUAKREM) Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Philippines
Tel. No. +6335 4225698
Fax No. +6335 2252500
suakcrem@philwebinc.com
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