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A winter distribution model for Bicknell’s Thrush (Catharus bicknelli), a conservation tool for a threatened migratory songbird
(2013)
Conservation planning and implementation require identifying pertinent habitats and locations where protection and management may improve viability of targeted species. The winter range of Bicknell’s Thrush (Catharus ...
Human perceptions regarding endangered species conservation: a case study of Saona Island, Dominican Republic
(2011)
[English] Globally, human populations have caused increased demands on natural resources and the endangerment of numerous species, particularly on oceanic islands with limited resources. In such cases, attitudes and ...
Community-led monitoring of threatened species in the Dominican Republic
(2011)
Since 1996, Grupo Jaragua has been conducting wildlife monitoring studies, first in Jaragua National Park (Dominican Republic), and later expanding to the Jaragua-Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve (which includes Jaragua NP). ...
Evaluating the importance of marine protected areas for the conservation of hawksbill turtles Eretmochelys imbricata nesting in the Dominican Republic
(2015)
Understanding spatial and temporal habitat-use patterns to protect both foraging and breeding grounds of species of concern is crucial for successful conservation. Saona Island in Del Este National Park (DENP), south-eastern ...
Sites for priority biodiversity conservation in the Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot
(2012)
The Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot is exceptionally important for global biodiversity conservation due to high levels of species endemism and threat. A total of 755 Caribbean plant and vertebrate species ...
The value of endangered species in protected areas at risk : the case of the leatherback turtle in the Dominican Republic
(2014)
Protected areas are considered essential elements for global biodiversity conservation. They may not necessarily result in an effective conservation of resources in developing countries due to lack of funding for management ...
West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus) in the wider Caribbean region
(2012)
In this chapter we address conservation of the remaining West Indian manatees in the Wider Caribbean (WCR), including those populations within the Caribbean Sea, the western Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coasts of ...
An evaluation of the diet of Cyclura iguanas in the Dominican Republic
(2017)
Understanding the diet of endangered species can benefit conservation efforts that involve habitat preservation and restoration. Caribbean rock iguanas, Cyclura spp., are among the most endangered lizards in the world, yet ...
Monitoreo de tortugas marinas en la Reserva de la Biosfera Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo, República Dominicana : informe de actividades 2008-2010
(2010)
Este informe presenta los resultados del monitoreo de las tortugas marinas iniciado en 2006 en el Parque Nacional Jaragua y Cabo Rojo (República Dominicana), comprendiendo el trabajo realizado en las playas de anidación y ...
Estudio de la tenencia de la tierra en el área de Cyclura ricordi en Pedernales
(2018)
Este estudio, parte del proyecto del Grupo Jaragua para conservar la biodiversidad en la Reserva de la Biosfera en el Suroeste de la República Dominicana, identifica las zonas de Pedernales en las que la agricultura pone ...