Also, The African forest elephants are, similar to Maxwell’s duikers, “important dispersers of seeds through their consumption of fruit” [4]. Forest dates in particular are thought of as elephant-dependent, since the seed develops superiorly after going through an elephant’s system and moreover, “the decline of elephant populations in West African rain forests in Upper Guinea is correlated with forest date population declines” [4]. Figs are known to be a large food source for many animal species throughout the rainforest, giving the ability for a wider range of biodiversity for both plants and animals. This makes the dispersal of seeds by African forest elephants a crucial part of Ghana’s fig population, also creating an impact on other …show more content…
African forest elephants can also provide ivory for economic profit if maintained in a well-structured system to boost the numbers in its population. Moreover, both species provide their hides and skins for marketable products for Ghana’s consumers. But, for these species of animal to be useful and have a positive impact for our human population as well, management preparation and action is needed to be taken to prevent any negative forthcomings.
Policies need to be put into place to effectively change the management of these tropical forest inhabitants. One option of policy that I strongly recommend would be to change the logging and deforestation rates along with a different structural aspect to the process. An idea by the Biodiversity of West African Forests explains that, “Many large animals have large home ranges as a result of fragmentation of forest, the resulting forest patches may be too small to sustain a viable animal population. Thus for effective protection of plant species and their related animals sizeable forest tracts are needed. An alternative is a combination of smaller patches connected to each other with corridors, forming ecological networks” [6]. These networks would link the forest reserves and other cataloged forests. This type of networking strategy is needed so that the passageways can be used as linkages for both animals and plants to travel throughout more land area so that they can maintain
The novel, "All Fall Down" by Ally Carter, contains many differing themes. Although, the one that's the most significant is: don’t give up on what you believe in. The author portrays this theme throughout the novel by telling how Grace finds out what really happened to her mother.
‘Maycomb County had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself’. This statement made by Scout at the beginning of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird shows that Maycomb is a town in which the fear of change is rife. Lee’s choice of Maycomb as a setting, developed through narrative point of view and characterisation was vital to the text as it helped to develop the theme of prejudice and the consequences which result from the fixed attitudes of an insular town.
Elephants effect the quality of habitats of other species by changing food availability, predation risk, habitat selection and competition (Valiex et al., 2011). The decrease in woody vegetation and trees that the elephants cause leads to modified patches of habitat that can either be higher or lower in richness than unmodified areas. This depends on the species present and the number of elephants involved (Valiex et al., 2011). However, often there is a negative impact on woody vegetation as many species experience local extirpation. This impact is seen more in the dry season than wet, elephants preferentially feed on grasses in the wet season because it is nutrient rich, but when grass is not available in the dry season, they browse woody vegetation (Chamaille-Jammes et al., 2007). Herds that graze grasses and defoliate trees often kill the individual plant, which leads to direct effects that go beyond average consumption that the plant cannot recover
The book includes a clear outline of the history of conservation in Africa, coupled with stories of Africans involved in conservation management. The authors explain the issues around African conservation as well as including their own input and potential solutions. One of the main points presented is that the myth that Africans and wildlife being incompatible must be broken. It is evident that Africans are just as passionate about their wildlife like the rest of the world and the authors try to bring this across to the rest of the world. However, conservationists must make sure that rural people are acknowledged and that they engage in conservation efforts to make sure projects are successful. Due to the age of the book, several issues are more prominent than others, such as habitat loss and overpopulation, and that the solutions to these issues will have changed with the development of technology. Public awareness and the education of issues are now more achievable and effective due to the advancement in communication in the form of social media and the fact many Africans own a mobile phones. The involvement of local communities will always be important in conservation and most of the points brought across in the book about the past will remain relevant. An update or a companion book including discussions of new issues threats
The beauty, majesty, and timelessness of a primary rainforest is indescribable. It is impossible to capture on film, to describe in words, or to explain to those who have never had the awe-inspiring experience of standing in the heart of a primary rainforest. Rainforests have evolved over millions of years to turn into the incredibly complex environments they are today. Rainforests represent a store of living and breathing renewable natural resources that for eons, by virtue of their richness in both animal and plant species, have contributed a wealth of resources for the survival and well-being of humankind. These resources have included basic food supplies, clothing, shelter, fuel, spices,
The Mau Forest is the location of the Wildebeest migration. The wildebeest migration is the mass movement wildebeests from the Serengeti t the Masai Mara national reserve (Wildebeest). This migration happens to be a very famous tourist attraction, and something most people never get to see. The danger here resides in the fact that the deforestation is causing droughts and changing the environment, and therefore affected the wildebeest migration and population (Wildebeest). This issue relates back to the issue of scarcity of water, which again can be traced back to deforestation. Habitats are being destroyed because of the deforestation in Kenya, which leads to extinction among animal and plant species. “Many of Kenya’s major predators and herbivores have become endangered over the past few
The above-mentioned programs are only in place in a few African countries. In many others, the ban is an often side stepped nuisance in the illegal trade of ivory. Over the past several years, the illegal ivory of over one thousand African and thirty nine Asian elephants has been recovered en route to Japan alone. The ivory of over three thousand elephants has been recovered worldwide (Kioko 1). In 1997, in an attempt to stop the illegal trade, MIKE (Monitoring of Illegal Killing of Elephants) and ETIS (Elephant Trade Information System) have been organized. There efforts, although well planned and well funded are still ineffective (Kioko 2). With continued funding and support, the hope is that these organizations well be able to greatly reduce the
Elephants are a kind hearted large mammal who could potentially be forgotten about over time. This topic relates to what we have discussed in class because this article demonstrates the catastrophic decline of Elephants in Africa due to poaching (D-Arian). The article also exemplified the harsh dealings in Africa regarding the Ivory trade throughout Africa and China (Asiah). The issue itself is very disturbing some individuals had no sympathy about the life of an elephant however, they are looked at as a resource (Tyaira). Overall this article and what it stands for opened my eyes to how violent and lucrative the ivory trade is in Africa and China (Cherisse). But we are very thankful that there are recent laws past that to protects the elephants
Through the synthesis and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, it can be concluded that Chemical Alteration of the tusks of living, wild elephants has little potential to protect large populations from poaching. There may be potential in the future if research reveals a major breakthrough; however, all of the current Tusk Alteration Methods would be ineffective in discouraging and eliminating poaching of elephant populations in Africa due to the sheer numbers and spread of wild elephant populations, the high cost of research and execution, the adaptive nature of the illegal ivory market, the political and economic instability of the nations involved, and the steep demand for ivory in Asian countries. However, there are multiple
The Tropical Savanna is a wet and dry place which regulates all areas cover by the savanna’s growth. The Savanna’s temperature starts at 64° F and the rainfall is about 30 and 50 inches. Five months out of a year during the dry season less than 4 inches of rain is accumulated by the savanna. The dry seasons are related to low sun cycles. African elephants also known as the savanna elephants, they are the largest mammals in the world. They weigh up to 10,000 pounds and grow up to 12 feet tall.
The East Africa Grass-Root Elephant Education Campaign Walk dubbed “ivory belongs to elephants,” brought together various stakeholders who participated in the walk is to raise awareness on the value of elephants and rhinos, mitigate human and elephant conflicts and promote anti poaching activities.
TheNatureConservency.org is a website that helps many animals around the world, but our focus is on the African elephants!
Dry tropical forests and savanna are most exploited and endangered ecosystem of the world (Murphy and Lugo 1986). In recent years increasing proportion of tropical dry forest have been modified into open secondary forest or savanna or completely destroyed through such activities as mining, agriculture, herbivory, and fire (Champion and Seth 1968; Singh et al.1991). The clearance of the vegetation generally increases the chances of soil erosion and invasions (e.g., wood plant encroachment) which potentially leading to habitat degradation (Kelly and Walker 1976; Van Aukenand Bush 1989; Skarpe 1990; Ward 2005; Balfour and Midgley 2008). Such enduring anthropogenic pressure combined with the expected global climate change is a matter of concern.
In America today, about 92,500 job openings in the department of child, family, and social work currently exist (Career/Technical, 2015). According to O*NET OnLine, the expected projected growth is 5 to 8% (2015). In 2014 this career had an average of 305,000 employees. Individuals in this field must have great comprehension, listening and perceptual skills. This Department of Labor site also states that the median wage for this career field is $42,120 annually. To become a social worker one does not need extensive education. The choice to become a social worker will positively impact many individuals.
African elephants, the largest animal walking on Earth, are endangered. Elephants are important because they help keep some living things alive and keep habitats suitable for other animals. They are a very important part of society.