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| Dominy, Nathaniel J; University of Hong Kong; njdominy@hkusua.hku.hk; Duncan, Brean; Dynamac Corporation, Kennedy Space Center; DuncaBW@kscems.ksc.nasa.gov. |
| Since the completion of the Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS) in 1995, the integration of GPS and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology has expanded to a great number of ecological and conservation applications. In tropical rain forest ecology, however, the technology has remained relatively neglected, despite its great potential. Notwithstanding cost, this is principally due to (1) the difficulty of quality satellite reception beneath a dense forest canopy, and (2) a degree of spatial error unacceptable to fine-scale vegetation mapping. Here, we report on the technical use of GPS/GIS in the rain forest of Kibale National Park, Uganda, and the methodology necessary to acquire high-accuracy spatial measurements. We conclude that the... |
| Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports |
Palavras-chave: Kibale National Park; Uganda; Biodiversity conservation; Canopy interference; Differential correction; Frugivores; Geographic information systems; Global positioning system; Seed dispersal; Spatial ecology; Tropical rain forest; Vegetation mapping. |
| Ano: 2001 |
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| O'Connor, David; Stacy‐dawes, Jenna; Muneza, Arthur; Fennessy, Julian; Gobush, Kathleen; Chase, Michael J.; Brown, Michael B.; Bracis, Chloe; Elkan, Paul; Zaberirou, Abdoul Razazk Moussa; Rabeil, Thomas; Rubenstein, Dan; Becker, Matthew S.; Phillips, Samantha; Stabach, Jared A.; Leimgruber, Peter; Glikman, Jenny A.; Ruppert, Kirstie; Masiaine, Symon; Mueller, Thomas. |
| Giraffe populations have declined in abundance by almost 40% over the last three decades, and the geographic ranges of the species (previously believed to be one, now defined as four species) have been significantly reduced or altered. With substantial changes in land uses, loss of habitat, declining abundance, translocations, and data gaps, the existing geographic range maps for giraffe need to be updated. We performed a review of existing giraffe range data, including aerial and ground observations of giraffe, existing geographic range maps, and available literature. The information we collected was discussed with and validated by subject‐matter experts. Our updates may serve to correct inaccuracies or omissions in the baseline map, or may reflect actual... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Aerial survey; Africa; Decline; Endangered; Geographic range; Giraffe; Spatial ecology. |
| Ano: 2019 |
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00509/62106/66281.pdf |
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