Articles tagged with Wildlife Management
Research by James Rodgers and Stephen Schwikert found that flush distances for motorboats were greater than those for personal watercraft (PWC), allowing for more effective protection of waterbirds. The study recommends customized buffer zones to protect vulnerable species, such as great white herons.
The Wildlife Conservation Society will use the grant to manage and protect key areas with intact ecosystems, such as the Ndoki-Likouala rain forest in the Republic of Congo and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. WCS's Living Landscapes approach aims to balance human needs with wildlife conservation.
The HCRC combines faculty members, students, facilities, and expertise from several Virginia institutions to develop effective management strategies for horseshoe crabs. Researchers are conducting studies on population changes, biomedical industry impact, and shorebird interactions to inform conservation efforts.
Researchers analyzed X-rays of 180 frogs collected at 16 sites in three states, revealing site-specific and time-dependent influences on malformation development. The study suggests that tadpoles received the same developmental insult at the same stage, contributing to the wide geographic occurrence and variety of deformities.
The Fish and Wildlife Service is pioneering the ecosystem approach by dividing the country into 53 management units based on watersheds. Conservation biologists are urged to help implement this approach by working with land managers on Habitat Conservation Plans, identifying areas for flexibility and adjustments.
The Isle Royale wolf population has rebounded dramatically after years of decline, with 25 wolves counted this winter. High reproductive success by two packs and the availability of easy prey due to poor moose conditions contributed to the increase.
High-volume logging in Central Africa threatens unique forests and wildlife like gorillas and elephants, WCS warns. The U.S. needs to increase funding and presence to protect the region's forests, according to Wildlife Conservation Society expert Michael Fay.
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is working to protect coral reefs worldwide through research, conservation, and management programs. WCS has been studying coral reefs in various locations, including the Belize Barrier Reef, where they have made significant progress with fishery replenishment zones and sea urchin control.
The WWF and WCS have unveiled a new strategy to conserve tigers by identifying the top 25 high-priority areas for long-term survival. The framework, which will be implemented over three years, aims to stop international illegal trade in tiger products and develop conservation programs.
Participants of a forest-biodiversity workshop suggest using logging as a tool to save tropical forests and their wildlife. By implementing basic techniques such as directional felling and minimizing logging roads, biodiversity can be conserved. The experts also emphasize the need to maintain suitable habitat within major forest types.