2021
DOI: 10.1007/s10531-021-02124-8
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Using indicator species to detect high quality habitats in an East African forest biodiversity hotspot

Abstract: Species demanding specific habitat requirements suffer, particularly under environmental changes. The smallest owl of Africa, the Sokoke Scops Owl (Otus ireneae), occurs exclusively in East African coastal forests. To understand the movement behaviour and habitat demands of O. ireneae, we combined data from radio-tracking and remote sensing to calculate Species Distribution Models across the Arabuko Sokoke forest in southern Kenya. Based on these data, we estimated the local population size and projected the d… Show more

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“…A widely accepted framework for indicator selection is based on the SMART principle: a suitable indicator must be Specific to the goals of the program; Measurable with objective evaluation; realistically Attainable for monitoring; Relevant for decision makers; and contain Time-bound elements to allow periodic interpretation of data [47]. Monitoring programs should include assessment of target habitats because the state of the habitat may be correlated with the performance of a key indicator species [48]. Selection of indicators depends on the scope of the biodiversity conservation targets, including the legal reporting requirements.…”
Section: What Indicators Should Be Included?mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A widely accepted framework for indicator selection is based on the SMART principle: a suitable indicator must be Specific to the goals of the program; Measurable with objective evaluation; realistically Attainable for monitoring; Relevant for decision makers; and contain Time-bound elements to allow periodic interpretation of data [47]. Monitoring programs should include assessment of target habitats because the state of the habitat may be correlated with the performance of a key indicator species [48]. Selection of indicators depends on the scope of the biodiversity conservation targets, including the legal reporting requirements.…”
Section: What Indicators Should Be Included?mentioning
confidence: 99%