Shorebird fauna changes of a small tropical estuary following habitat alteration: Biological and political impacts of environmental restoration |
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Authors: | Arnold L Lum |
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Institution: | (1) Marine Policy and Ocean Management, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 02543 Woods Hole, MA |
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Abstract: | Numbers of shorebirds visiting the Paiko Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary, a small tropical estuary located on Oahu, Hawaii, are compared before and after environmental restoration of the lagoon. An attempt is made to examine both the biological impacts and policy implications of the project. The biological results indicate that shorebird abundance did not increase following restoration. On the other hand, public perceptions regarding the ecological value of the lagoon suggest that in spite of a lack of biological benefit to shorebirds, the lagoon was perceived by the public, particularly local residents, as being more ecologically valuable because it had been aesthetically improved. The discussion focuses on the interplay between scientific and non-scientific factors in natural resource decision making. |
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Keywords: | Shorebirds Environmental restoration Black-necked stilt Habitat alteration Tropical ecology Environmental protection |
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