Logging Activity Adversely Impacts Primate Diversity and Density in the Kwabre Rainforest of Ghana
Joint Authors
Danquah, Emmanuel
Tetteh, Elvis Hackman
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Knowledge on the impacts of logging activity on inhabitant primate species in Kwabre Rainforest, Ghana, is vital for the development of a comprehensive conservation and management plan.
With this background, primate density and diversity were recorded along line transects in logged and unlogged areas (strata) to assess the impact of logging activity on these parameters.
Six distinct primate species were confirmed including Roloway monkey (Cercopithecus roloway, listed as endangered in the IUCN List of Threatened Species), white-naped mangabey (Cercocebus lunulatus, vulnerable), and Geoffroy’s black-and-white colobus (Colobus vellerosus, vulnerable).
There was a significant difference (Mann-Whitney U test: U = 36.0 , p < 0.01 ) in primate encounter rates between the logged and unlogged strata with higher species diversity in unlogged stratum ( H = 2.91 ) compared to the logged stratum ( H = 1.44 ).
Regression analysis indicated a significant effect ( r 2 = 0.945 , p < 0.01 ) of logging on primate encounter rates.
Our results suggest that logging activity can alter composition of primate communities.
One option to forestall further forest degradation and its adverse effects on primates would be to grant the Kwabre Rainforest protected area status under Ghanaian law and manage it under an integrated conservation plan that includes neighbouring Ankasa Conservation Area in Ghana and Tanoé Forest in Cote d’Ivoire.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Danquah, Emmanuel& Tetteh, Elvis Hackman. 2016. Logging Activity Adversely Impacts Primate Diversity and Density in the Kwabre Rainforest of Ghana. International Journal of Ecology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106072
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Danquah, Emmanuel& Tetteh, Elvis Hackman. Logging Activity Adversely Impacts Primate Diversity and Density in the Kwabre Rainforest of Ghana. International Journal of Ecology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106072
American Medical Association (AMA)
Danquah, Emmanuel& Tetteh, Elvis Hackman. Logging Activity Adversely Impacts Primate Diversity and Density in the Kwabre Rainforest of Ghana. International Journal of Ecology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106072
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1106072