{"title":"Wetland Link International – A Global Network for Wetland Educators","authors":"C. Rostron","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V2I1.1856","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V2I1.1856","url":null,"abstract":"Wetland Link International (WLI) was set up in 1991, in order to strengthen wetland education networks through wetland education centres, and has a Memorandum of Co-operation with Ramsar to deliver CEPA support internationally. The definition of a ‘wetland education centre' is broad, encompassing large built centres with interactive exhibits and thousands of visitors, to small community-run projects with little infrastructure. Anywhere that people are working to deliver messages about wetland conservation could be included. The network now has 350 members across the globe, and works with regional networks including WLI Asia and NorBalWet. DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v2i1.1856 Journal of Wetlands Ecology , (2009) Vol.2, pp.46","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117151257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Avifaunal Diversity of Khata Corridor Forest","authors":"U. Chaudhari, Gandhiv Kafle, H. S. Baral","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V2I1.1857","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V2I1.1857","url":null,"abstract":"The study was made to assess the species diversity of avians, habitat type, their presence/absence in the different habitats and to produce a distribution map of globally threatened species in Khata Corridor forest of Bardia district. Species discovery curve and richness curve was produced through McKinnon list method in which each list contains 15-species. Habitat type was distinguished by modified DAFOR scale. Riverine sissoo-khair forest, Moist-mixed forest, and Riverine grassland were found to be prominent habitat type in the intensive study area. Distribution map of threatened species was assembled through Arc View 3.2a. Shannon's Index of Diversity (H = 3.114) and species evenness (0.629) indicates the high species diversity of avians in Khata corridor forest. Further study is essential to incorporate remaining part of the forest and to survey winter birds. Key words: Avifauna, corridor, species diversity, habitat DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v2i1.1857 Journal of Wetlands Ecology , (2009) vol. 2, pp 48-56","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127464015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ganesh Acharya, P. Koirala, Laxman Neupane, S. Devkota
{"title":"Livelihood Option from Minor Forest Produce: Context of Non Timber Forest Product and Poverty Reduction in Mid Hills of Nepal","authors":"Ganesh Acharya, P. Koirala, Laxman Neupane, S. Devkota","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V2I1.1858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V2I1.1858","url":null,"abstract":"The paper recognizes Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) as contributing factor for improving livelihoods of the rural people. Existing trend of NTFPs in Rolpa district reveals high level of its potential where a single Malagiri tree in the one of the VDC of the district has yielded profit of 15, 000 NRs. in gross. The study supports idea that the quality of life can be secured through the promotion of NTFP as an additional crop for safety net. Major outlet clusters for NTFP trade and marketing of the Rolpa district are Sulichaur and Holeri regions where mostly NTFP species were found to be traded. Malagiri, Timur, Ritha and Allo are major local species that have a high level of demand in the market. As a result, people have started cultivating a few species in their farmland too. Lack of knowledge and skill in the production of standard commodity has compelled district people towards traditional NTFP farming approach where they are not reaping optimum benefit. Realizing the potential of NTFPs in the district, it is important to consider modernizing the processing of raw material, development of transportation network and undertake facility for the producers. Such intervention could be a major breakthrough in the poverty reduction of the district and securing quality of life. Key words: NTFP, Livelihood, Community, Marketing DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v2i1.1858 Journal of Wetlands Ecology , (2009) vol. 2, pp 57-66","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115312644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dunga Swamp and its Conservation in Kenya","authors":"Evarastus Obura","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1565","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1565","url":null,"abstract":"Dunga swamp (KE 037), one of the 60 Endemic Bird Areas in Kenya is located on the South Eastern shores of lake Victoria at (01 10S, 34 47’E). The swamp is predominantly Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) which forms distinctive habitat type for papyrus specialist birds. The birds include the restricted range endemics like the globally threatened Papyrus Yellow Warbler (Chloropeta gracilirostris), the near threatened Papyrus Gonolek (Linarius mufumbiri), White Winged Warbler (Bradypterus carpalis), Carruthers’s Cisticola (Cisticola carruther) and Papyrus Canary (Serinus koliensis) (IUCN RED-DATA LIST and the Kenya IBA directory). The swamp is also a filter to sediment entering lake Victoria, it controls flooding in the area among others. The major threats to Dunga swamp and associated biodiversity include:","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"103 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129350112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Seasonal Diversity and Population Status of Waterbirds in Phewa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal","authors":"B. Giri, M. Chalise","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1568","url":null,"abstract":"The study (2007-08) was carried out in Phewa Lake which is one of the largest lake systems in Nepal to evaluate seasonal diversity and population status of waterbirds. A total of 39 waterbird species belonging to 17 families of 5 orders was recorded. The highest number of species (31 species) was found in December and January. Winter was the most diverged season in terms of number of species (35 species) and summer and autumn by 17 species. January had the highest (1584) and September the lowest (345) waterbird population. Out of 39 species, 15 species were winter visitors, 10 resident, and 4 rare winter visitor. The highest diversity ( H =2.6228) was found in February and lowest ( H =1.2014) in June. The value of evenness (Jacob's coefficient) was higher (0.8485) in February and lowest (0.4555) in June. During June, 69.92% (616 individuals) of the total population (881) constituted only Cattle Egret. The dominancy was found highest (C=0.5058) in June and lowest (C=0.1020) in February. The bird communities of summer and autumn were more similar (S=0.7059) than the summer and winter (S=0.5). The fluctuation in number of individuals of bird species was found unrelated to seasons (months) (F=1.71, df = 8, 342, P ≤ 0.05). The species richness was found different in different seasons (months) (Χ 2 =29.34, df = 8, P ≤ 0.05). Detail study of bird diversity and population status with periodic monitoring in Phewa Lake is recommended for their conservation and management as a whole. Key Words: Phewa lake, wetland, waterbirds, diversity, population DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v1i1.1568 Journal of Wetlands Ecology Vol.1(1/2) 2008, p.3-7","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126920110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inter and Intra- Organizational Collaborative and Consultative Program of Society of Wetland Scientists Asia Chapter (SWS)","authors":"I. T. Savillo","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1567","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1567","url":null,"abstract":"DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v1i1.1567 No abstract. Journal of Wetlands Ecology Vol.1(1/2) 2008, p.15","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114993938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High Altitude Wetlands as Ramsar Sites in Nepal: Status after Declaration","authors":"J. Karki","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1566","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1566","url":null,"abstract":"No abstract. DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v1i1.1566 Journal of Wetlands Ecology Vol.1(1/2) 2008, p.13","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132086650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Otters in Nepal: Urgent Need for Action!","authors":"Gandhiv Kafle","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1564","url":null,"abstract":"No abstract. DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v1i1.1564 Journal of Wetlands Ecology Vol.1(1/2) 2008, p.1","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133289530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"People’s Perspective for Milky Stork: A Case from South Sumatra, Indonesia","authors":"M. Iqbal, A. Ridwan","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1571","url":null,"abstract":"DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v1i1.1571 No abstract. Journal of Wetlands Ecology Vol.1(1/2) 2008, p.7","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114809617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preliminary Survey and Awareness for Otter Conservation in Rupa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal","authors":"Jyoti Bhandari, Dhruba Bijaya Gc","doi":"10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1570","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/JOWE.V1I1.1570","url":null,"abstract":"DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v1i1.1570 No abstract. Journal of Wetlands Ecology Vol.1(1/2) 2008, p.2","PeriodicalId":432880,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Wetlands Ecology","volume":"517 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116234748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}