Literature type: Proceedings
Journal: Ornis norvegica
Volume: 36 , Pages: 47-51.
Language:
English
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Full reference: Yerokhov, S. 2013. The current status of the Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus in Kazakhstan: monitoring, threats and conservation measures , Proceedings of the 14th meeting of the Goose Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and Wetlands International. Ornis norvegica 36: 47-56.
Keywords: Species conservation, hunting, recreational disturbance, water regulation, poisoning
Abstract:
Within the framework of the National Action Plan (hereafter NAP) for the globally threatened Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus developed in the republic of Kazakhstan between 2011 and 2012, a number of measures are planned for the forthcoming three years (2012–2014). On the basis of scientific data received on this species in the last decades, and making use of available experience from other countries, it is proposed to carry out a variety of practical activities regarding goose protection, in particular in order to reduce the negative influence of a number of anthropogenic factors upon Lesser White-fronted Goose, in particular the influence of hunting on this protected species. Considering that implementation of such plans have not previously been applied to the fauna of Kazakhstan, this NAP will serve as a model as to how to implement effective management of other species and populations in order to reduce and eliminate negative factors affecting biodiversity and habitat.
Literature type: Action Plan
Language:
Estonian
(In Estonian & English)
Full reference: Toming, M. 2012. Väike-laukhani ja tema kaitse Eestis. [Lesser White-fronted Goose and its conservation in Estonia.] , Hirundo Supplementum 11. 62 pp.
Keywords: Action Plan, Estonia, Anser erythropus, monitoring, threats, measures
Literature type: Scientific
Journal: Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae
Volume: 58 , Pages: 297-303.
Language:
English
Full reference: Lengyel, Sz., Tar, J. & Rózsa, L. 2012. Flock size measures of migrating Lesser White-fronted Geese. Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae 58: 297-303.
Keywords: mean group size, flocking behaviour, crowding, Hungary
Abstract:
Migrating in flocks has various benefits but also incurs costs, which depend on the conditions individuals experience in flocks of various sizes. Here we quantified such conditions by using recently developed methods to measure crowdedness in animal groups using data on flock sizes of the endangered Fennoscandian population of the globally threatened Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus. Data were gathered on migration in Hortobágy National Park (E Hungary) between 1994 and 2006. Data on 548 sightings of the species suggested that the distribution of flock sizes was skewed and that flock sizes were significantly larger in the autumn than in the spring. Despite this difference, mean crowding values, i.e., the group size in which an average individual occurs, were remarkably similar in the spring and in the autumn. These results show that even though flock size varied seasonally, the social environment experienced by the average individuals was surprisingly stable across seasons. Such stability can be important in the consistency of the benefits and costs of migrating in flocks. Our results also draw attention to the importance of quantifying crowdedness in animal groups as these measures can provide information different from those provided by looking at mean group size alone.
Literature type: Action Plan
Language:
English
Full reference: The Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management. 2011. Norwegian action plan for the Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus. , DN-report 4-2011.
Keywords: Action Plan, Norway, monitoring, threats, measures
Literature type: Action Plan
Language:
Finnish
Full reference: Ympäristöministeriö 2009. Kiljuhanhen (Anser erythropus) suojeluohjelma. [Conservation programme for the LWfG.] , Digital report, 67 pp.
Keywords: Action plan, threats, measures
Literature type: Rep.article
Language:
English
Full reference: Ecsedi, Z., Tar, J. & Lengyel, S. 2009. Conservation measures to protect Lesser White-fronted Geese in the Hortobágy in 2004–2008. , In: Tolvanen, P., Øien, I.J. & Ruokolainen, K. (eds.). Conservation of Lesser White-fronted Goose on the European migration route. Final report of the EU LIFE-Nature project 2005–2009. WWF Finland Report 27 & NOF Rapportserie Report No 1-2009: pp. 44-47.
Keywords: monitoring, EU-Life, annual report, Fennoscandian, Hungary
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