Elephant impact on the large tree component and its potential effect on selected fauna
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Authors
Rode, Sieglinde Corny
Issue Date
2010-11
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Loxodonta africana , Vultures , Raptors , Southern ground hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeateri) , Primates , Nesting sites , Elephant impact
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Abstract
The aim of the study was to determine the consequences of elephant (Loxodonta africana) impact on selected nesting sites of avian fauna and other species in the Associated Private Nature Reserves. The study also aimed at answering key questions on how the architecture of trees influence nest site suitability and what landscape features affect nest site location. Furthermore the type of impact that elephants have on specific nesting sites was determined and how this would affect the short term persistence of these trees. The facillitatory role of elephants was examined by looking at the type of impact that produces gum exudants as well as what gum is selected for by primates and whether primary branch breaking may lead to the creation of nesting sites for species such as the southern ground hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri).
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Citation
Rode, Sieglinde Corny (2010) Elephant impact on the large tree component and its potential effect on selected fauna, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4887>