Implications of forest utilisation on bird conservation
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Date
2000
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Journal of African Ornithology
Abstract
This paper gives a summary of the effect of selective logging upon forest bird communities. Some differences may exist
from one region to another due to environmental as well as ecological factors. However, the general responses of bird
communities to defined logging operations are predictable. A case study from Uganda’s Kibale National Park, is presented.
Intensive mist-netting, counts and monitoring of breeding birds showed that species that are primarily adapted to exploiting
forest edges, tree fall gaps and secondary habitats occurred and bred in large numbers in logged forest, but some species
typical of forest interior were unable to adapt to logged forest. The long-term effects on the conservation of primary forest
dependants are discussed.
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Forest utilisation, Bird conservation
Citation
Christine Dranzoa (2000) Implications of forest utilisation on bird conservation, Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology, 71:1-2, 257-261, DOI: 10.1080/00306525.2000.9639924