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Conservation Biology of Ecological Indicators to Enhance Connectivity in the East Usambara Mountains, Tanzania

Grantee Name: William D. Newmark

Hotspot
Location
Tanzania, United Republic of
Amount
$69,865
Dates
Jul 2005 – Dec 2008
Keywords
Land use planning
Examine the influence of forest land-use practices on bird species movement, survivorship, and natality to define land--use practices within corridors that promote bird movement and survivorship. The recommendations from this study will provide guidelines that would be applicable to other corridor sites throughout the Eastern Arc Mountains.
Strategic Direction : 2 Restore and increase connectivity among fragmented forest patches in the hotspot, especially in Lower Tana River Forests; Taita Hills; East Usambaras/Tanga; and Udzungwas

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