There is something enchanting about a road straight through a forest. With a size of km2 arabuko sokoke forest is the largest remaining section of dry coastal forest found in eastern and southern africa. Othe arabuko sokoke forest beekeepers for allowing access to their apiaries and providing honey samples. Population status of sokoke scops owls otus ireneae in the.
Birding the arabukosokoke forest area, kenya, 23rd24th sept. The 25 species rank arabuko sokoke forest as the second richest coastal forest in land snails in east. Pdf biodiversity status of arabuko sokoke forest, kenya. Study area the arabukosokoke forest, which covers an area of 400 sq. Arabukosokoke forest asf is recognized as one of the worlds highest conservation priorities due to its high levels of endemism and rarity of plant and animal.
Peter kagwanja a research project submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree of master of arts in international studies october 2016. This fascinating forest wilderness is nestled beside the beaches. Mammal species list for arabukosokoke forest a rocha kenya. Belief in myths seemed to prevail among those surveyed and that these myths were significantly associated with low tolerance of bats ordinal regression, p arabuko sokoke forest pdf. The forest benefits exceed costs in pfm zones but the forest is a cost in nonpfm zones, and costs and benefits reduce with distance from forest edge.
Journal of the east african natural history society and natural museum 169. Jan 31, 2020 the arabuko sokoke national park is only a small portion of the arabuko sokoke forest reserve, a few square kilometres in size and is located on the northwestern edge of the forest. We used a bat attitude questionnaire baq to investigate attitudes toward bats in people n 394 living around arabuko sokoke forest asf, kenya. Kenyas arabukosokoke forest and neighbouring mida creek are biologically diverse, productive systems and are home to numerous endemic and endangered plant, bird, butterfly and mammal species, such as the goldenrumped elephant shrew rhynchocyon chrysopygus burgess et al. In total, 25 species and 1263 specimens were recorded. More than 230 bird species have been recorded including nine globally threatened species.
Patrols and road clearing started in the southern end of the forest, in the sokoke sector. Kenya and the staff of arabuko sokoke forest provided logistical support. Distribution and population size of the threatened east. This study sought to investigate landsnail diversity, abundance and distribution in arabuko sokoke forest. Thomas a thesis presented to the department of geography and the graduate school of the university of oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of arts june 20. Arabuko sokoke forest kilifi, kenya doreen katwai r52751152014 supervisor. Exploitation of natural resources and international. Asf is a dry coastal forest which is home to endangered and threatened fauna and is a biodiversity hotspot. The paper concludes by arguing that, althoughsome projects within the arabuko sokoke forest have been successful incapturingsome of the economic value associated with the forest, more needs to be done todesign additional capture mechanisms so that a greater proportion of the globalbenefit of the forest can be realised by local populations and. Arabuko sokoke forest is the largest remaining single block of indigenous dry.
Pdf biodiversity monitoring is essential for effective conservation and sustainable management of forests. Apr 15, 2018 check out our board full of pieces of information and cute pictures of the sokoke cats. See more ideas about cat breeds, cats and cute pictures. Kenya as and bd mammal survey report zoological society of. Arabuko sokoke forest reserve is a 420 km2 coastal forest in kenya managed by kenya forest service kfs. East african coastal forest under pressure springerlink. It is the last remaining indigenous forest in kenya, which once extended in a mosaic of grassland and forest from southern somalia to northern mozambique birdlife, 2000. The gazettement was meant to address the conservationists believe that we have an ethical obligation to act as stewards for the other species with which we.
Assessing the relationship between land tenure issues and. An ecological survey of small mammals in arabuko sokoke forest reserve, kenya. Malindi, kenya, the arabukosokoke schools and ecotourism scheme is an environmental conservation program designed to provide school fees for needy secondary school children in exchange for the communitys voluntary participation in the conservation of the arabukosokoke forest and the mida creek. The study concludes that, though not cheap, pfm is a tool that can help the arabuko sokoke forest win the support of the adjacent local communities. Arabukosokoke forest has been ranked by birdlife international as the second most important forest for bird conservation on mainland africa and is part of the east african coastal forests endemic bird area. Modelling impacts of climate change on tree biomass and. Disconcerting trends in populations of the endangered. Aug, 2014 the arabuko sokoke forest is a birdwatchers paradise the east african coastline was once covered with extensive forests but, like a rabid caterpillar, a burgeoning human population has devoured them, leaving only isolated islands.
Arabukosokoke forest reserve is a 420 km2 coastal forest in kenya managed by kenya forest service kfs. With a size of km2 arabukosokoke forest is the largest remaining section of dry coastal forest found in eastern and southern africa. Assessment of plant diversity and utilization of wild. This study was conducted in a 1 km 2 patch within the 99 km large cynometra woodland in the northern part of the forest. This work would not have been possible without the kindness and enthusiasm of the late mrs. Arabukosokoke forest 3 o 20 s, 39 55 e covers an area of 372 km2. Arabukosokoke forest gede 2020 all you need to know. The biodiversity of northern coastal kenya, east of the tana river, is poorly understood because security problems and poor infrastructure have discouraged access to the area. Arabukosokoke forest cover survey 2006 report 3 map 1. The 1 km2 patch was selected based on availability of suitable roads and tracks that facilitated the making. Beekeeping in the forest buffer zone instead of traditional destructive honeyharvesting from forest trees is one such option at arabuko sokoke forest asf in kenya.
Mammal species list for arabukosokoke forest updated january 2002. Pdf vegetation structure and composition of arabukosokoke. Yes, you read that right its a guineapigsized rodent with a long furry trunk and a mostly monogamous streak, and the arabuko sokoke forest reserve is its only natural habitat. Foasf progress report may 2018 arabuko sokoke forest. The sokoke is recognized by four major cat pedigree registry organizations as a standardised cat breed. Status and behavioural ecology of sengis in the boni. Snail diversity, abundance and distribution in arabuko. Forest reserve asfr comanagement approach in kenya with the aim of understanding its.
The two main problems confronting the conservation and management of forests are. Special emphasis is given on the importance of managing the arabukosokoke forest sustainably to maintain the ecosystem service benefits that the forest provides, such as clean air, clean water and a diverse habitat. Prepared by the arabukosokoke forest management team strategic. Snail diversity, abundance and distribution in arabuko sokoke. The forest preserves the landscape that formerly covered all the strip adjacent to the shore line of the indian ocean. This study determined if forest birds and forest quality in places under pfm is significantly higher than areas without pfm in arabuko. Transects are labelled according to zone eedge, iinterior, nnature reserve then habitat bbrachystegia, ccynometra, mmixed forest and followed by the transect number. Introduction arabukosokoke forest asf is recognized as one of the worlds highest conservation priorities due to its high levels of endemism and rarity of plant and animal species, and because of the current threats facing its survival. This jewel of nature has been declared the second most important forest in. Elephant is a keystone species in ecosystems that it occurs and is one of the major. Vegetation structure and composition of arabuko sokoke forest, kenya arabukosokoke forest, a beautiful ful regeneration in the disturbed forest turbed. Pdf on sep 28, 2017, chemuku wekesa and others published biodiversity status of arabuko sokoke forest, kenya find, read and cite all. Kenya the arabukosekoko coastal forest is the largest single block of indigenous coastal forest remaining in east africa and it is found bordering watamu. We used a bat attitude questionnaire baq to investigate attitudes toward bats in people n 394 living around arabukosokoke forest asf, kenya.
We took a 6 km walk here, signing in and buying our tickets whilst learning a little more about the protected indigenous species the area holds from the kenya forest officials. Previous travel has not brought me anywhere with a coastal forest, let alone one with such unique wildlife. The arabukosokoke forest reserve was declared a crown forest in 1932 and gazetted in 1943, later in 1968 more forest area kararacha extension was added to it forest department, 2002. Introduction arabuko sokoke forest asf is recognized as one of the worlds highest conservation priorities due to its high levels of endemism and rarity of plant and animal species, and because of the current threats facing its survival. Pdf on sep 28, 2017, chemuku wekesa and others published biodiversity status of arabuko sokoke forest, kenya find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Arabuko sokoke forest is a remarkable site within an equally exceptional town. Pdf conservation of biodiversity in the arabuko sokoke. The act which was operationalized on 31st march 2017, gave the. Participatory forest management pfm aims to ensure local ownership and support for forest conservation.
Since its discovery in 1965 ripley, 1966, two additional subpopulations were discovered. However, the wooded areas in the region have great potential for harbouring endemic and rare species, including sengis or elephantshrews order macroscelidea, especially giant sengis in the genus rhynchocyon. Applying sustainability and ethics in forest management. The mandate of kws is to conserve and manage wildlife resources in kenya. Belief in myths seemed to prevail among those surveyed and that these myths were significantly associated with low. This fascinating forest wilderness is nestled beside the beaches of. Local needs and knowledge in the management of arabuko sokoke. Birding the arabukosokoke forest area, kenya, 23rd24th. The green draws tight at either end, simultaneously erasing the past and obscuring the future.
Map of the kenya coastal forest showing the study areas a arabuko sokoke forest separated from b the bonidodori forest by two major intervening rivers, the tana and galanasabaki, and detailed maps showing camera trap grids relative to protected area boundaries at b arabuko sokoke forest and c bonidodori forest. The impact of participatory forest management on local. However, residents surrounding the forest, among the poorest in the country, are facing a myriad of. However, residents surrounding the forest, among the poorest in the country, are facing a myriad of environmental and social challenges.
Map of the kenya coastal forest showing the study areas a arabukosokoke forest separated from b the bonidodori forest by two major intervening rivers, the tana and galanasabaki, and detailed maps showing camera trap grids relative to protected area boundaries at b arabukosokoke forest and c bonidodori forest. Forest user rights are accessed through pfmps and formalised through fmas. Arabuko sokoke forest cover survey 2006 report 1 i. The case studies illustrate how imbalances of power establish participant actor roles through policies set by governments and ngos. The arabuko sokoke dryland coastal forest along the east african coastline provides a unique habitat for many endangered endemic animal and plant species. The forest, by nature of its diverse soil types, encompasses three main forest habitats. This provides an incentive for their participation in the conservation of a forest with high biodiversity and endemism. My university group was lucky enough to have sammy and johnson as guides. High demographic pressure with subsequent landsplitting, soil depletion in combination with erratic rainfalls and the collapse of the tourism industry are negatively affecting food security and human livelihood quality in this region. Kenyas magical forest the arabuko sokoke africa geographic.
Arabuko sokoke forest has been ranked by birdlife international as the second most important forest for bird conservation on mainland africa and is part of the east african coastal forests endemic bird area. Foasf progress report january 2019 arabuko sokoke forest. Kenyas arabukosokoke forest is an area of international conservation concern. Knowledge and perceptions of, and attitudes to, bats by. Arabuko sokoke forest and the bonidodori forest system. The sokoke or sokoke forest cat in long form, and formerly the african shorthair is natural breed of domestic cat, developed and standardised, beginning in the late 1970s, from the feral khadzonzo landrace of eastern, coastal kenya. An evaluation of the implementation of the arabukosokoke forest.
This fascinating forest wilderness is nestled beside the beaches of watamu, just minutes from the. Arabuko sokoke forest reserve travel kenya lonely planet. Applying sustainability and ethics in forest management and. Kipepeo swahili for butterfly is a community based enterprise that supports the livelihoods of people living around arabuko sokoke forest in coastal kenya, east africa. Power imbalances are perpetuated through hegemonies of postcolonialism that reinforce actor role perceptions. Explore arabuko sokoke forest reserve holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Aug 04, 2019 arabuko sokoke forest pdf posted on august 4, 2019 by admin with a size of km2 arabukosokoke forest is the largest remaining section of dry coastal forest found in eastern and southern africa. Friends of arabukosokoke forest po box 925, malindi 80200, kenya 12 recent news scouts and tractortrailer on 4 may our two community scout teams joined up to start operating together inside the forest. Conservation of biodiversity in the arabuko sokoke forest. It is the largest and most intact coastal forest in east africa, with 20% of kenyas bird species, 30% butterfly species and at least 24 rare and endemic bird, mammal and butterfly species. Arabukosokoke may hold up to 9 000 pairs of this species, perhaps the largest single population in the world. The study also analysed marketing channels for the traded herbal species and challenges in the trade. The friends of arabukosokoke forest has relaunched to protect this unique and internationally renowned forest. Alex munguti of icipe assisted in biochemical analyses of the honey samples and mr matthias ngonyo of the national museums of kenya, gede ruins, identified my plant samples.
Conservation of biodiversity in the arabuko sokoke forest, kenya. Arabukosokoke forest elephants conservation action plan. The arabuko sokoke national park, situated at the northwestern edge of the arabuko sokoke forest reserve, is only a few square kilometres in size and constitutes only a small portion of the latter. The role of participant learning in community conservation. May 26, 2017 the arabuko sokoke dryland coastal forest along the east african coastline provides a unique habitat for many endangered endemic animal and plant species. Arabuko sokoke forest elephants conservation action plan foreword k enya wildlife service kws is a state corporation established by an act of parliament, amendment act no. An ecological survey of small mammals in arabukosokoke forest reserve, kenya. Disconcerting trends in populations of the endangered sokoke. The arabuko sokoke forest reserve is located on the coast of kenya, 110 km north of mombasa and is protected as a national forest reserve. Participatory forest management and actor role dependency in arabuko sokoke forest reserve, kenya by christopher m. Within the mixed forest distribution was patchy, and the akalats were absent from areas with high human disturbance. Modelling impacts of climate change on tree biomass and distribution in arabuko sokoke forest reserve, kenya tarus george kipkorir a dissertation submitted to graduate school in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of master of science in climate change of the university of nairobi university of nairobi. Mammal diversity survey in the northern coastal forests of kenya. Since its discovery in 1965 ripley 1966, two additional subpopulations were discovered.
Arabuko sokoke forest strategic management plan 20022027. Where the species did occur, densities were lower estimated at 12 pairskm 2 than in the cynometra woodland. Kenya forest service is a corporate body established under the forest conservation and management act no 34 of 2016 henceforth referred to as the act. The asf is located at the coast of kenya in malindi and kilifi districts, 110 km north of mombasa, and covers an area of approximately 416 km. Mammal species list for arabuko sokoke forest updated january 2002. Arabukosokoke forest elephants conservation action plan foreword k enya wildlife service kws is a state corporation established by an act of parliament, amendment act no. Menengai forest arabukosokoke forest, kenya karura forest ngong hills forest ngare ndare forest mt kenya forest reserve. The impact of participatory forest management pfm on. Sampling was done using standard timed direct search and litter sample methods. The arabuko sokoke forest provides a perfect opportunity to study forest edges and how animals use this disturbed space because it is almost. Arabuko sokoke forest asf located in the north coast of kenya is the largest remaining block of indigenous coastal forest in east africa forest department, 2002. Arabuko sokoke forest reserve has a 25 year strategic plan, station based pfmp and has signed forest management agreements fmas with kfs hence providing an avenue for sustainable forest utilization through user groups that have formed a cfa kfs, 2009 in each station.
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