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TIMOTHY J. SMYSER SCOTT A. JOHNSON L. KRISTEN PAGE CASSIE M. HUDSON OLIN E. RHODES JR. 《Conservation biology》2013,27(4):752-762
Translocations are an important tool for wildlife conservation, although progress in the field of reintroduction biology has been hindered by the ad hoc and opportunistic nature of many translocations. We used an experimental translocation to elucidate the role of raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) and inbreeding depression in the decline of the Allegheny woodrat (Neotoma magister), an endangered species. We translocated woodrats from genetically diverse populations in the core of the species range to 4 previously occupied sites (reintroductions) and 2 sites supporting genetically depauperate populations (reinforcements) in Indiana (U.S.A.). In 2 reintroduction sites and 1 reinforcement site, we distributed anthelmintic baits to passively deworm raccoons and reduce the risk of woodrat exposure to roundworms. The remaining sites served as controls. We used raccoon latrine surveys and fecal flotation to monitor temporal variability in roundworm prevalence and effect of treatment. We used live trapping and microsatellite genotyping to monitor the demographic and genetic response of translocated populations over the following 54 months. At the conclusion of the study, 4 of 6 translocations were successfully maintaining abundance through local recruitment. The distribution of anthelmintic baits reduced levels of roundworm contamination, but levels of contamination were also low in 2 of 3 control sites. Reintroductions failed at control sites, one of which was due to high roundworm exposure. The other failed control reintroduction was likely attributable to demographic stochasticity and limited reproductive potential following initial mortality within the first 4 months. In both control and treatment reinforcements, increases in both allelic richness and heterozygosity were accompanied by increases in abundance, which is suggestive of genetic rescue. Our results demonstrate that mitigation of roundworm exposure through the distribution of anthelmintic baits can facilitate woodrat recovery and that diversity within genetically depauperate populations can be restored through the introduction of a limited number of individuals. El Uso de Reubicaciones Experimentales de Neotoma magister para Descifrar Agentes Causales de Disminución 相似文献
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We assessed relationships between the extent to which farmers reported exposure to relevant information and their attitudes
towards, knowledge about, and degree of adoption of riparian management strategies. We also examined associations between
knowledge of, or receipt of, financial assistance for riparian fencing/planting and intentions for and extent of adoption
of this strategy. A mail survey of 718 pastoral farmers in Otago and Southland in New Zealand [294 surveys returned (41%)]
yielded 279 usable questionnaires. Indices were developed to reflect range and frequency of information use and range of practices
adopted. Attitudes were measured using Likert-type responses to 11 statements, and knowledge as a score on a ten-question
true/false test. Positive relationships between information and the three main response variables (attitude, knowledge, and
adoption) were weak but significant and systematic. These associations remained significant when important demographic and
farm characteristics were taken into account. Informed farmers were more likely to report intentions to carry out riparian
fencing or planting within the next year. Farmers who were aware that funding was available were also more likely to state
this intention, independent of information level. The reported extent to which waterways had been fenced to exclude stock
was related to receipt of funding, but not to information level. Financial factors were the most influential barrier preventing
adoption of permanent fencing. Our research shows a positive correlation between the receipt of information and funding and
the adoption of specific riparian management measures. 相似文献
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