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Biodiversity and sustainable management of a tropical wetland lake ecosystem: A case study of Lake Kanyaboli, Kenya
Provedor de dados: 20
Autores: Rasowo, J.O.; Abila, R.; Manyala, J.
Lake Kanyaboli and the surrounding Yala swamp wetland has been recognized as an important biodiversity hotspot. Recent population genetic and phylogenetic studies confirm the evolutionary importance of Lake Kanyaboli (Kenya) in preserving the cichlid fish fauna of Lake Victoria. The adjoining Yala swamp harbours the endangered swamp antelope Sitatunga (Tragecephalus spekii) and several papyrus endemic birds. The lake and adjoining swamp play a critical role in the livelihood of the local communities who heavily depend on the wetland resources. Current ongoing large scale land use changes within the swamp threaten the ecological integrity and functioning of this highly dynamic wetland ecosystem. It is therefore imperative that proper management and...
Tipo: Proceedings Paper
Palavras-chave: Wetlands; Biodiversity; Resource conservation; Inland waters; Ecosystem management; Ecological crisis; Tropical environment; Population genetics; Phylogenetics; Lake fisheries; Freshwater fish; Aquatic birds; Land use.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1834/2126