Influence of anthropogenic activities on water quality of the Kihansi River (Tanzania) and on population trends of captive Kihansi spray toads (<i>Nectophrynoides asperginis</i>)

Sigala, Atuhombye; Ngongolo, Kelvin; Mmbaga, Naza

doi:10.2989/16085914.2022.2051423

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“…Furthermore, a study from Tanzania's Magombera forest reserve found that alternative livelihood and conservation education motivated local communities to participate in forest restoration and conservation 10 . Other Tanzanian studies have found similar effects of conservation education and awareness on biodiversity conservation 9 , 27 .…”

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Communities' awareness of afforestation and its contribution to the conservation of lizards in Dodoma, Tanzania

Ngongolo

Kilonzo

2022

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Afforestation is providing the remedy for deforestation, which is among the greatest challenges of biodiversity conservation in Tanzania. Efforts for afforestation are taking place in Dodoma, which are anticipated to have social and ecological positive effects. This study provides information on the perception of local communities towards afforestation and how afforestation can harbor other wildlife species like lizards. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information from respondents who were chosen at random in the afforestation area. Pitfalls and direct observation under constrained time intervals were used to sample lizards in two categories of vegetation (afforested and non-afforested areas; n = 1040 samples). Awareness of afforestation was significantly affected by age group (P < 0.005) and nature of course taking. In this case, those who studied natural courses like biology, forest, and aquatic science were more aware of afforestation and they had a likelihood of being involved in afforestation programs (P < 0.05). Eight species of lizards were identified in the study area where seven species were found in afforested areas while three were found in non-afforested areas, where Agama lionotus was the dominant species. The diversity of lizards was higher in afforested areas (Shannon Weiner index H = 1.37) than in non-afforested areas (Shannon Weiner index H = 0.99). More afforestation program awareness and conservation education are required to ensure the sustainability of afforestation efforts in Dodoma. Afforestation showed a significant contribution to the conservation of lizards. Lizards can be used as good indicator species to understand and monitor the success of afforestation.

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Communities' awareness of afforestation and its contribution to the conservation of lizards in Dodoma, Tanzania

Ngongolo

Kilonzo

2022

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“…Une planification adéquate de l'utilisation des terres est nécessaire dans ce scénario pour assurer la protection à long terme de la KST réintroduite tout en améliorant les moyens de subsistance des habitants des environs. development and agriculture, which threaten species through habitat loss, fragmentation and destruction (Doe et al, 2022;Franco-Belussi et al, 2020;Mmbaga et al, 2017;Ngongolo et al, 2020;Ngongolo & Mtoka, 2013;Sigala et al, 2022). It has also been reported that human-induced LULCC triggers ecological changes that lead to a decrease in biodiversity and increased species loss (Franco-Belussi et al, 2020;Rija et al, 2011).…”

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“…Changes in land‐use and land‐cover (LULCC) contribute to the extinction of endemic, rare and endangered biodiversity species such as KST. LULCC is aided by human activities such as infrastructure development and agriculture, which threaten species through habitat loss, fragmentation and destruction (Doe et al, 2022; Franco‐Belussi et al, 2020; Mmbaga et al, 2017; Ngongolo et al, 2020; Ngongolo & Mtoka, 2013; Sigala et al, 2022). It has also been reported that human‐induced LULCC triggers ecological changes that lead to a decrease in biodiversity and increased species loss (Franco‐Belussi et al, 2020; Rija et al, 2011).…”

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Effects of land‐use changes on the conservation of re‐introduced toads, Nectophrynoides asperginis

2023

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Land‐use and land‐cover changes (LULCC) are a global threat to biodiversity conservation including endemic species such as Kihansi spray toads (KST). This study assessed the LULCC of the Kihansi catchment (KC), a potential habitat for the KST and its adjacent areas. Remote sensing (RS) and geographical information systems (GIS) through Landsat imagery and ground truthing were used to classify and monitor LULCC for 25 years, from 1995 to 2020. In addition, the questionnaire survey assesses the opinion of local communities on LULCC forms in the study area. Settlements and agricultural land increased by 26.23% and 3.7%, respectively, while forested land decreased by a rate of 10%–20% per year due to the human population increase. According to this study, land use has changed substantially because of agriculture and habitation. Proper land‐use planning is required in this scenario to ensure the long‐term protection of the reintroduced KST while also enhancing the livelihoods of nearby residents.

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Assessment of surface water quality in a highly anthropised semi-arid catchment (Case of Wadi El Hatab Basin, Tunisia, North Africa)

Hayouni,

Chkir,

Pistre

et al. 2024

African Journal of Aquatic Science

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Influence of anthropogenic activities on water quality of the Kihansi River (Tanzania) and on population trends of captive Kihansi spray toads (Nectophrynoides asperginis)

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

Communities' awareness of afforestation and its contribution to the conservation of lizards in Dodoma, Tanzania

Communities' awareness of afforestation and its contribution to the conservation of lizards in Dodoma, Tanzania

Effects of land‐use changes on the conservation of re‐introduced toads, Nectophrynoides asperginis

Assessment of surface water quality in a highly anthropised semi-arid catchment (Case of Wadi El Hatab Basin, Tunisia, North Africa)

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