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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Development projects in fragile ecosystems necessitate robust biodiversity assessment.
  • Large mammals are key indicators of ecosystem health, but monitoring strategies for entire communities alongside development are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate two novel indices for assessing and monitoring large mammal communities in relation to natural resource development projects.
  • To provide a framework for adaptive management in ecologically sensitive areas.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an occurrence index to evaluate species composition and distribution at a site.
  • Development of an abundance index to track population changes over time relative to development impacts.
  • Application of these indices within an adaptive management framework.

Main Results:

  • The proposed indices offer a practical approach to assessing large mammal community status.
  • The study demonstrates the indices' applicability and effectiveness in a real-world scenario.

Conclusions:

  • The occurrence and abundance indices provide a valuable tool for monitoring large mammal biodiversity during development.
  • Adaptive management strategies incorporating these indices can aid in mitigating development impacts on fragile ecosystems.