BOOKABSTRACTSof

International GBCC 2018 Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference5th

International GBCC 2018 Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference

September 25-26, 2018Prague, Czech Republic

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BOOKABSTRACTSof

International GBCC 2018 Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference5th

Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague

September 25-26, 2018Prague, Czech Republic

Conference Chair: Tomáš Hes

Organizing institutions: Endowment Fund CCBCFaculty of Tropical AgriScience, CULS in PragueFaculty of Environmental Sciences, CULS in PragueFaculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, CULS in PragueLiberec ZooUniversidad Autónoma ChapingomyELEN.comLestari

Conference website:http://www.gbcc-conference.org

Editors of Book of Abstracts:Matyáš Adam & Dana Adamová

ISBN: 978-80-213-2874-7

International GBCC 2018 Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference5th

International GBCC 2018 Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference

ORGANIZERS

PARTNERS

CONSERVATION PARADOXES IN THE REAL WORLD: OPPORTUNITY OR THREAT TO EFFECTIVE NATURE CONSERVATION?

Piotr Tryjanowski

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Institute of Zoology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, PL

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The planet Earth has been and is still being massively changed by one particular species; Homo sapiens. To protect the environment, natural scientists and activists have proposed a lot of potential solutions, with a strong focus on, more or less, natural habitats. Many have completely ignored conservation within human modified habitats, or only suggest leaving semi-natural habitats such as small woods, single trees, grassland patches, and small water bodies. However, for human settlements and strongly modified farmland there is not a very effective strategy, or even financial support from local governments. Paradoxically, benefits can be obtained from structures traditionally recognized as the greatest threats to nature protection. One classical example is rights-of-way (ROW) that enable the transport of humans, goods, and energy (e.g. roads and road verges, railways and embankments, and power lines and the corridors they occupy) but which cover vast areas and can resemble species-rich natural habitat. I will focus on one particular example; electricity power lines and supporting infrastructure. Over the past century, electricity power lines have been a conspicuous part of the European landscape, as well as that of many developed countries in other continents. From the classical conservation point of view these structures are generally known to cause fatalities to birds. However, some bird species use electricity poles as nesting structures, song posts, or for perching. Other benefits include the marginal habitats around the base of pylons, supporting plants and invertebrates, including endangered taxa. Therefore, pylons and power lines locally may play a positive role for biodiversity, at least in intensive farmland, especially if vegetation succession under pylons is allowed to develop to the shrub stage. Some other studies suggest similar results for old mines, railway margins or even ski lifts. These structures should not be banned by conservationists, but rather included in conservation strategies, if we want to work effectively. Hence, I strongly suggest to include a paradox conservation strategy in environmental management, to share nature conservation issues with the general public, and even to consider effective solutions from engineers and land owners rather than only from emotional activists.

IMPACTS OF THE GLOBAL TRADE IN WILDLIFE

Stuart J. Marsden

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

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The huge global trade in wildlife and wildlife products is of greater concern to conservationists now than ever before. I will introduce the scale and breadth of the industry and the diversity of species brought to edge of extinction by our demand for pets, meat, medicines, horns, feathers, and furs. I will discuss the main issues surrounding trade in wildlife and also our perceptions of what is right and wrong, and sustainable or ruinous. The talk will draw on our ecological work on parrots and other tropical species and will finish with an introduction to our current work on the seemingly insatiable demand for cagebirds in Asia.

CORAL GARDENING

Coral reefs are widely recognized for their natural beauty. They also provide a wide range of ecosystem services: reef habitats support high biodiversity and biomass; provide food and other resources for fisheries, construction material and the pharmaceutical industry; regulate water quality and coastal protection from storms; and have cultural and economic value for recreation, tourism and research. Worldwide coral reefs are threatened by rising sea water temperature and more frequent and severe storms due to climate change, invasive species, overfishing and destructive fishing methods, coastal development and sedimentation, pollution and eutrophication, habitat destruction and biodiversity loss. In response to these chronic coral reef impacts one solution is coral reef restoration to restore reefs impacted by direct and indirect human disturbance. Reef restoration is a tool to mitigate habitat loss and to preserve biodiversity and other ecosystem services provided by coral reefs. Restoration includes building three-dimensional artificial reef structures, salvaging coral species and transplanting corals on the artificial reef. In the last decades, many coral reef restoration initiatives have been started, using a wide range of techniques to build artificial reefs and salvage corals. The three main techniques are habitat creation, or habitat creation combined with asexual or sexual reproduction. This presentation will briefly highlight the importance of coral reefs and the threats they face. After explaining the coral reef restoration techniques of asexual and sexual reproduction, the Coral Gardening project is presented as case study to discuss reef restoration criteria for success and challenges to resolve.

Ingrid van Beek

Coral Gardening, NL

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RESEARCH FOR CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLANNING

Science based approach is the keystone for informed conservation planning. Our team, in attempt to save the critically endangered Western Derby eland (Taurotragus derbianus derbianus) in Senegal, has gained a lot of experience in conservation decision-making processes and being mostly academics we are still learning. Since the beginning of our work in Senegal in 2000, research has been an indispensable part of the Western Derby eland (WDE) conservation programme. To target one of the initial aims we have conducted several ecological studies focused on vegetation composition, bush restoration processes and feeding behaviour of WDE both in the semi-captivity and in the wild. Later we conducted a series of behavioural studies for better understanding of optimal herd composition, social and reproductive behaviours. To optimize the population management strategy we merged the results of pedigree data with results from our lab of molecular ecology and we implement the advanced techniques of population management to achieve healthy and sustainable population of WDE. We monitor effects of immobilisations on animals during translocations in semi-captivity, aiming to provide relevant data important for future translocations back to the wild (Back Home operation). Aware of the importance of environmental education, we also conduct research focused on effectiveness of environmental education programs that we have run as a part of the WDE conservation. We measure the impact of education activities not only on knowledge of our target group but we also examine a shift of their environmental attitudes. Conservation is a long term process and the decisions made today will affect the next generations of both antelopes and humans. Hopefully the consequences of the scientific based decisions will be positive, for both elands and humans.

Karolína Brandlová, Pavla Hejcmanová, Anna Kubátová, Kateřina Štochlová, Markéta

Gloneková, Markéta Grúňová, Magdalena Miřejovská, Tamara Fedorova

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, CZ

INTRODUCING A THERMAL NIGHT VISION CAMERA DRONE FOR THE SURVEILLANCE OF LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE (CARETTA CARETTA)

NESTING BEACHES ON BOAVISTA ISLAND, CAPE VERDE

Cape Verde is home to the world‘s third largest nesting population of the endangered loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta). About two-thirds of them nest on the Island of Boavista. Despite legal protection, the turtles are exposed to rampant poaching of females that come ashore to nest. Alerted by the report of 1,200 turtles killed on the beaches of Boavista in 2007, the Turtle Foundation launched its conservation project in 2008. Patrolling the nesting beaches at night with mixed groups of rangers and international volunteers was sucessful in the beginning of the project. The presence of the patrols was sufficient to keep poachers away. But after a few years, poachers adapted to the schedules of the patrols and the beach sectors which they covered. With a total length of over 50 kilometres of nesting beaches on Boavista, easy accessable landscape patterns and dunes to hide, it was not too difficult to find gaps in the patrol system. As a result, the number of killed turtles started to raise again and in response, more people were deployed to protect them. The vicious circle of continuously increasing the patrol groups in order to keep poachers away needed to be changed. Instead of avoiding encounters with poachers, the Turtle Foundation recently started to establish a task force in cooperation with the police of Cape Verde, which aims to chase down and arrest poachers. We therefore introduced a thermal night vision camera drone for beach surveillance to implement a three step approach: detection, intervention and prosecution.

Hiltrud Cordes 1, Thomas Reischig 1, Bayu Sandi 2

1 Turtle Foundation, DE, 2 Yayasan Penyu Indonesia / PROFAUNA

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PHOTOGRAPHING WILDLIFE FOR FUN / REAL

Photography has become a routine and standard tool for field researchers monitoring the terrestrial, arboreal and even marine wildlife worldwide. The digital camera-trapping offers valuable and unprecedented insight into the most cryptic species and animal communities. Concurrently, the development of related statistic methods turned once hobby into serious science. Like any approach, and mass use of camera traps and interpretation of the results requires a critical self-reflection. Moreover, the practitioner’s experiences have uncovered certain environmental issues connected with mass employment of this tool in the field. And, from the photographer-artist point of view - could just a single fine art photograph be a more powerful instrument for conservation endangered animal species, instead of billions of records from trail cameras?

Tomáš Jůnek

Faculty of Environmental Sciences, CULS Prague, CZ

LARGE MAMMAL DETECTION IN ARID REGIONS USING UAV’S

The increase used of Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) or commonly referred to as Drones, in large mammal detection are a proven tool for conservation professionals. The range of available UAV platforms, sensors and detection techniques may be overwhelming for first-time users. Identifying the best-suited system and techniques for the costume research project can be a challenge for conservation researchers. Examples of the use of UAVs in conservation research projects in a range of biomes, target species and field conditions are shared. An introduction to a range of UAV setups and techniques are discussed, to assist in the selection process of the customized setup for a variety of research project, ensuring the best data capture for high data standers fitted to the selected post-processing and analysis techniques. Examples are shares of best practice and post-processing standards of drone imagery, analysis techniques and the integration of processed data into a GIS for spatial analysis.

Acknowledgement: CIGA 20185008, H.E. Abdul Jaleel Alblouki, Prof Pavla Hejcmanová, Dr Karolína Brandlová, Dr Thomas Rabeil, SCF and

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

Meyer E. de Kock

Al Bustan Zoological Centre, UAE; Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague, CZ

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CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTION OF CORN (ZEA MAYS L.) AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN

HUANDACAREO, MICHOACAN, MEXICO

This research aims to analyze three technological packages used for the cultivation of corn in Huandacareo, Michoacan, Mexico, during the Spring-Summer 2016 agricultural cycle, to determine the one that offers high productivity and positive profitability, while preserving the environment and generating a positive social impact, in a context of sustainability. Two of these packages consist of conventional management with different intensity in the use of chemical inputs, and a third consists of alternative management that replaces agrochemicals with organic inputs. The results show high productivity and positive profitability for the two conventional technologies, which are environmentally damaging and have low social impact, and low productivity and negative profitability for the environmentally friendly and high social impact alternative technology. It was concluded that none of these packages meets all the factors to be sustainable. Therefore, the prospects for achieving sustainable corn production in the region are based on the need to increase the productivity of the alternative technological package, as well as to negotiate a differentiated price for the grain produced with this technology and shorten the transition period to transform the conventional production process into an alternative one that produces profitably and at the same time preserves the environment.

Jesús Loera Martínez & Maribel López Camacho

Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, MX

JOSEFOV MEADOWS – MANAGEMENT AND ITS RESULTS IN THE FIRST NON-GOVERNMENTAL BIRD RESERVE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

The Bird Reserve Josefov Meadows is the unique project of the Czech Society for Ornithology, partner of BirdLife International. It has been established on land purchased with the support of many donors – organizations and the general public (mainly members and fans of the Czech Society for Ornithology). The conservation project, implemented on the outskirts of the town of Jaroměř in Eastern Bohemia, is based on the restoration of a historic artificial irrigation system. Thanks to this system, it is possible to control water levels which, together with other measures such as excavation of shallow pool, making patches of exposed substrate, shrub growth control, grazing by large herbivores or mowing, create a suitable environment for the most endangered birds in Czechia – the meadow waders, rails and crakes and other birds requiring wet meadows.

Břeněk Michálek

Czech Society for Ornithology, CZ

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REMOTE SENSING APPROACH TO STUDY SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES

Invasive species represent a serious threat to biodiversity and human health, and have serious socioeconomic consequences. They spread rapidly, eradication measures in later stages of invasion being problematic, and new methods enabling fast and efficient monitoring are therefore needed. Remote sensing provides such option, still the data resolution, cost and availability can be limiting. Optimal solution depends largely on the mapped species characteristics, size of the area of interest and the detail needed, where the spectral, spatial and temporal resolution compensate each other to some extent. The seasonal dynamics and spectral characteristics of target invasive species are important, since, at certain time of the vegetation season, plants are often more distinct. The best mapping strategy therefore needs to reflect the morphological and structural features of the plant under study. In our study, we used purposely designed unmanned aerial system (UAS) and VHR satellite imagery in invasive species detection. Such data enabled us to study the effect of the three components of resolution on detection of model invasive species, addressing the trade-offs between spectral, spatial and temporal resolutions that are required for balance between the precision of detection and economic feasibility. High flexibility and accuracies achieved for UAS data indicate possible application for monitoring invasions and their long-term dynamics elsewhere, making management measures comparable precise, fast and efficient. Still several challenges exist, such as geometrical and radiometric distortions, significant amount of data (necessity of automatic processing) and legal constrains for operations over urban areas, often highly invaded.

Jana Müllerová, Josef Brůna

Institute of Botany the Czech Academy of Sciences, CZ

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION OF MAN-MADE WETLANDS IN CENTRAL EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE: CHALLENGES FOR ACTUAL

NATURE CONSERVATION POLICY AND FUTURE RESEARCH

Invasive species represent a serious threat to biodiversity and human health, and have serious socioeconomic consequences. They spread rapidly, eradication measures in later stages of invasion being problematic, and new methods enabling fast and efficient monitoring are therefore needed. Remote sensing provides such option, still the data resolution, cost and availability can be limiting. Optimal solution depends largely on the mapped species characteristics, size of the area of interest and the detail needed, where the spectral, spatial and temporal resolution compensate each other to some extent. The seasonal dynamics and spectral characteristics of target invasive species are important, since, at certain time of the vegetation season, plants are often more distinct. The best mapping strategy therefore needs to reflect the morphological and structural features of the plant under study. In our study, we used purposely designed unmanned aerial system (UAS) and VHR satellite imagery in invasive species detection. Such data enabled us to study the effect of the three components of resolution on detection of model invasive species, addressing the trade-offs between spectral, spatial and temporal resolutions that are required for balance between the precision of detection and economic feasibility. High flexibility and accuracies achieved for UAS data indicate possible application for monitoring invasions and their long-term dynamics elsewhere, making management measures comparable precise, fast and efficient. Still several challenges exist, such as geometrical and radiometric distortions, significant amount of data (necessity of automatic processing) and legal constrains for operations over urban areas, often highly invaded.

Petr Musil, Zuzana Musilová, Martkéta Čehovská, Klára Poláková & Jan Zouhar

Faculty of Environmental Sciences, CULS Prague, CZ

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ASIAN SONGBIRD CRISIS

Songbirds in Southeast Asia have become the subject of an excessive but culturally deep-rooted consumption for trade, singing competitions, pets, status symbols, export, traditional medicine and food. Demand for songbirds in Southeast Asia is extremely high, affecting hundreds of species and involving millions of individual birds, annually. The degree of pressure on songbirds in Asia is devastating and has long been grossly underestimated. Low public awareness is a major issue in the songbird crisis; others are deficits in legislation and lack of actual law enforcement. A shift in mentality is badly needed while respecting and taking advantage of the natural appreciation for birds that moves ordinary people to keep them in their houses. The talk will adress international efforts and discuss potential solutions how to reverse the Asian songbird crisis.

Tomáš Ouhel

Liberec Zoo, CZ

RADIO AND SATELLITE TELEMETRY OF BIRDS, FROM PAST TO FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Radio telemetry brought a revolution in the zoological researches. After first steps in 60´s, the fast development of microelectronic circuits, satellite applications and mobile cellular networks opened new horizons in last decades. Telemetry provides not only insight in a spatial behavior including surprising migratory journeys of birds but also deeper knowledge of breeding conditions and physiological flexibility and endurance of different species. In recent years, a better access and affordable prices of different sophisticated tools and systems make it easier to use. Radio telemetry tags or dataloggers based on GPS-GSM or even LPWA (Low Power Wide Area networks, IoT) systems are becoming effective tools for identification of mortality bottle necks (chemical treatments with lethal effects, technical traps, shooting, poisoning) and trapping or illegal trade and in this way helping in nature conservation. The recovery of threatened bird populations in expanding reinforcement or (re)introduction projects is inherently connected with monitoring (IUCN reintroduction rules) and radiotracking methods play essential role in it. This presentation will provide details about recent products, their practical use and future perspectives.

Lubomír Peške

Czech Society for Ornithology; Anitra, CZ

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INNOVATION, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS LEAD TO GOOD PRACTICES TO AVOID BIODIVERSITY LOSS IN THE SAHARA

The creation of large protected areas in the Sahara is a good way to address biodiversity loss. However, achieving this goal is rarely accepted by all the stakeholders and can generate confusion and instability leading to desertification instead of the sustainable use of natural resources sought. Water is a key resource in the desert and governments, supported by donors and development partners, are willing to multiply boreholes and provide free water to amaximum of herders ignoring this can lead to overgrazing, habitat loss and desertification. The actions developed by Sahara Conservation Fund in Niger aim to conserve the last viable, wild populations of addax and dama gazelle in the Termit Massif and Tin Toumma desert, and activities are being carried out with the local population to avoid land degradation and habitat loss. Innovation, awareness and traditional knowledge are a good cocktail to develop wise practices leading to sustainable use of the scarce natural resources that benefit both local communities and wildlife. Examples of the practices developed will be presented and the challenges faced for the management of the recently gazetted Termit & Tin Toumma National Nature Reserve discussed.

Thomas Rabeil

Sahara Conservation Fund

ILLEGAL TRADE IN TIGERS

The Czech Environmental Inspectorate has seen a significant increase in cases of illegal trade in tiger products in the Czech Republic during the last years. Asian communities are is interested in this type of trade. There were seized different parts of tiger bodies at the Prague airport - raw tiger skeletons, bones, many tiger claws and teeth, tiger broths and powders containing tiger tissues. The price of these products is very high and together with high demand stimulates illegal trade and black market. Inspectors of CEI checked all tigers hold in captivity in the Czech Republic and found that some tigers disappeared, there were errors in the documentation, unattainable animals and records. There was very suspicious atypical high mortality in some private breeding facilities. In July 2018, the 2.5years investigation of the Customs Administration, CEI and the police culminated. Customs, inspectors and police investigators carried out a series of house searches during which they found a tiger slaughterhouse with a freshly killed tiger, several tiger skins and other carcasses, claws, tiger broths and special equipment for processing of tiger bodies. Three people were taken into custody. It is unfortunately clear that trade in tigers and tiger products is much more extensive than was expected – it is not limited to Asia but is also hidden in Europe.

Pavla Říhová

The Czech Environmental Inspectorate, CZ

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LANDSCAPE FRAGMENTATION - WHEN SCALE MATTERS

Landscape fragmentation represents one of the most discussed issues of current nature conservation and landscape protection. Different kind of impermeable barriers cause enormous negative impact on dispersing or migrating animal species. In the same time, we are witnessing expansion of the same species with large spatial requirements and on the contrary decrease of population densities of rather sedentary species. Our study aims to present and discuss different aspects of landscape fragmentation and the loss of habitat connectivity at different spatial scales – from global to local level.

Dušan Romportl, Vladimír Zýka

Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, CZ

COMMUNITY FOREST CONSERVATION IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Papua New Guinea (PNG) in itself contains over 5% of the world‘s biodiversity in less than 1% of the world‘s total land area. In Papua New Guinea, 70% of land area is owned by tribes, who make the primary decision about the fate of their land and biodiversity. While the government research organizations tend to place emphasis on species with economical value. The NGOs, on the other hand are the driving force for biodiversity conservation for the sake of conservation. The major government research organizations include the Forestry Research Institute (FRI), and the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI). The major international NGO‘s assisting in biodiversity conservation include(d!): Conservation International (CI), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Institute of Biological Reseach (IBR), Karimui Cave projects, and Tree Kangaroo Conservation Project (TKCP). How is it to work with these organization from the perspective of a student and researcher who is for last ten years associated with the most successful NGO in the country - The Binatang Research Centre (BRC)? What does it mean to try conduct research and conservation in PNG? Why the protected areas account only 1.6% of land while studies identified another 389 areas of high importance, which would increase the total protection to 16.8% of country area. What did the failed conservation projects had in common?

Kateřina Sam

Laboratory of Multitrophic Interactions, Institute of Entomology, CZ

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GUNS, GOATS, FIRE AND MOTORBIKES – CITIZEN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Intensification of agriculture and forestry leads to a rapid loss of biodiversity in Central Europe, including local extinctions. The most threatened habitats are open woodlands, steppes, natural grasslands and early succession habitats. The main causes of habitat loss and degradation are afforestation, eutrophication, loss of natural disturbances and homogenization of landscape. I established a network of small-scale areas (called Butterfly reserves), where I apply alternative methods of management and nature protection practices. The land owners are mainly municipalities and private persons. The main philosophy is to combine nature protection together with recreation activities of people – goat keeping, bicycle and horse riding, motocross, shooting ranges, paintball etc. These activities together with traditional management lead to important mosaic-like disturbances and support the occurrence of threatened species and habitats.

Ondřej Sedláček

Department of Ecology, Faculty of Science, Charles University; Fauna Protection of the Czech Republic NGO, CZ

TREE DIVERSITY AND COMPOSITION RECOVERY ALONG A SELECTIVE LOGGING GRADIENT IN BORNEAN LOWLAND FOREST

Tree diversity losses from deforestation and selective logging may be partially offset by the recovery and expansion of the secondary forests in tropics. The recovery of forests from selectively logging is of importance for biodiversity conservation especially in SE Asia, where relative deforestation rate is the highest among any major tropical regions and selective logging is a widespread harvest technique. In Borneo, despite the key role of selectively logged forests in human-altered landscape, information on the speed and extent of forest recovery remains scarce.Using 38 plots (25 x 25 m each), we studied the dynamics of tree diversity and composition along the logging gradient (ranging from heavily, moderately, and lightly logged stands to old-growth forest) within the Stability of Altered Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) Project in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. To capture annual changes in composition and diversity both for the main canopy and the lowest strata, we recorded growth, mortality and recruitment of trees with dbh ≥ 1 cm, yearly in 2011–2018. Intensity of selective logging significantly affected both post-logging tree diversity and composition. Despite the greatest turnover in the most heavily logged stands, the trajectory of post-logging genus composition has not been approaching the old-growth forest. In heavily logged forests, there were no signs of recovery in terms of genus composition, and pioneers dominated the plots whereas dipterocarps (late successional species) failed to increase both its abundance and basal area. Our results emphasize long-lasting consequences of heavy selective logging for tree composition and diversity in lowland tropical forests.

Acknowledgement: The study was financially supported through a grant from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (grant number: INTER-TRANSFER LTT17017).

Martin Rejžek1, Jakub Kvasnica1, Martin Dančák2, Michal Hroneš2, Radim Matula1*, Jan Šebesta1,

Radim Hédl3, Robert M. Ewers4, Min Sheng Khoo4, Edgar Turner5, and Martin Svátek1

1Mendel University in Brno, CZ; 2Palacký University, CZ; 3Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Botany, CZ;

4Imperial College London, UK; 5University of Cambridge, UK

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MARKET SURVEY AND POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS OF THREE SPECIES OF PANGOLINS (PHOLIDOTA) IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE

CONGO

Pangolins are considered the most illegally trafficked mammals on the planet at this moment. They are increasingly under threat mainly due to huge demand for their meat and scales. In addition, their low reproductive rate and densities make them even more sensitive to over-exploitation. There are eight species of pangolins worldwide and three of them (Smutsia gigantea, Phataginus tetradactyla, Phataginus tricuspis) are found in the Republic of the Congo. Despite the fact according to IUCN they are categorized as vulnerable and international trade of them is banned, populations of pangolins are still being hunted and depleted. It is crucial to get more baseline information about these highly endangered species for effective conservation management. Understanding of local beliefs and attitude towards these unique animals is one of the ways in which this can be achieved. The ongoing mater´s study is realized in cooperation with the Odzala-Kokoua National Park which is the largest protected area in Congo. The first aim was to conduct a questionnaire survey with villagers and hunters in the villages situated in the immediate vicinity of the park to obtain more fundamental data about pangolins living there. The second aim of the research was a morphological assessment of the monitored pangolins in the studied region to determine their population structure. To supplement the questionnaires, we were collecting also samples of pangolins that were transported to the genetics laboratory in the Czech Republic and will be evaluated in the next months as well. The final but no less important goal of the study was increasing awareness about the vulnerability of pangolins among local people. The research brings not only a scientific value about little-known species but also practical outcomes which is of a great utility for the management of the park too. Based on our preliminary results, illegal hunting and traffic with them are widespread in the sampled area and strong conservation efforts are imperative for the survival of pangolins in the future.

Markéta Swiacká

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague, CZ

MAN AND ANIMAL IN THE CONTEXT OF DEFERENCE TO LIFE ETHICS.

Connection of moral life with new ecological thinking leads to deep change of society. At the beginnings of human society development, when biological factors prevailed over the social, regulation mechanisms had to be created, that would soften the conflicts between man and nature, and led to more economic use of natural resources. According to ancient inhabitants of West Siberia - Selkups, man and nature are closely connected. The relative economic balance existed among Indians of North America and the environment. Bible not only protects man, but it also asks for love and justice towards animals. The main non-anthropocentric principle is the requirement of moral regards for outside of human world because of the creatures or entities themselves. Either because they have own value or they have interests that are morally relevant. The good means to preserve and support life; the bad means to destroy life and prevent its development. Benefit can be used as another independent criterion of moral regards. Ecological ethics is challenge for us to extend borders of ethics and to stop thoughtlessly treating the outside of human world as material. Wild nature is the country or ecosystem, which was minimally disturbed by human activity, in particular destructive technologies of modern society. For people to get mature they inevitably need unspoiled nature, places of freedom. Therefore whether it is self realisation or biocentric equality, it is very important to protect unspoilt nature and personal regeneration of individual via direct experiences in wild nature.

Štefan Šrobár

Czech Christian Academy

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VANISHING KEYSTONES? HOW IS POACHING OF LARGE MAMMALS INFLUENCING TROPICAL

BIODIVERSITY

The globally increasing poaching is a big problem for many populations of large mammals, especially in tropics where any efficient control is often problematic or hardly possible. Large mammals are known to be important keystones of many ecosystems, from the recent history we have evidences for several ecosystem changes or even other species extinctions after disappearing of some large mammals. They can change dynamics of vegetation and create rare or unique habitats; spread some species diaspores, host various sung feeders, parasites or scavengers; and are prey of some large predators. These impacts are often so important, that some large mammals are called “ecosystem engineers”. In our contribution, we will review the published evidence, including our own data, how important large herbivores are for tropical ecosystems. Despite the relative lack of knowledge, we will demonstrate that fighting with poaching is much more important than “just” for the several most endangered large mammals only, but it could change some ecosystems entirely.

Robert Tropek1,2, Vincent Maicher2,3

1 Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague,CZ; 2 Biology Centre CAS, České Budějovice, CZ,

3 Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, CZ

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KEEP THE CAMERAS RUNNING! WHY WE NEED A CAMERA TRAP DATABASE?

Camera trapping (CT) has become a popular technique employed in the field of wildlife ecology that offers researchers an opportunity to survey wildlife populations in an economic and non-invasive manner over longer periods than traditional survey methods. As CT technology has become more affordable and widely available, the range of applications for CT data has dramatically expanded.It can quickly generate large amounts of data which need to be managed in an efficient and transparent way that links data acquisition with analytical tools. The creating database system with functions of tagging, sorting and analyzing data, engagement of citizen science and capable to motivate researchers to upload and share their data is a challenging task and aim of outlined project.

Matyáš Adam1, Jiří Lehejček1, Tomáš Jůnek2, Dušan Romportl3

1Faculty of Logistics and Crisis management, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, CZ

2Faculty of environmental Sciences, CULS Prague, CZ, 3 Faculty of Science, Charles University, CZ

Acknowledgement: We thank a grant from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, Programme Gama

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ECOLOGICAL FACTORS DRIVING FORAGING AND ACTIVITY OF ANDEAN BEAR (TREMARCTOS ORNATUS) IN PÁRAMO AND FOREST

ECOSYSTEMS IN SOUTHERN ECUADOR

Andean bear is South America´s only bear species and has been categorized as vulnerable. Key threats include mainly habitat destruction, fragmentation of the population and human – wildlife conflicts, especially due to the attacks to livestock, when the natural resources cannot offer an adequate nutritional supply. Data were collected in three study sites in páramo and three in forests in Loja province in Southern Ecuador. In each study sites, five plots were established, for the collection of signs of bear´s activity (foot-prints, faeces, etc.), determining of abundance of Bromeliads and collection of the most abundant Bromeliad. Faeces were collected to assess percentage of Bromeliads in each sample by microhistology method. Bromeliads were collected in distinct phases of phenological cycle (flowering, not flowering) and under different conditions of place (burnt, unburnt areas). Meristematic tissue of each sample was analysed by NIRS method to obtain nutritional levels of protein, fat, fibre, ash, starch. Andean bears were more active in forest ecosystem. This corresponds with the analysis of faecal samples (significantly higher use of epiphytic Tillandsia sp.). No correlation was found between the abundance of Bromeliads, their nutritional composition (except for protein) and signs of activity of Andean bears in the forest ecosystem. It was found out that ecological factors actually affect the nutritional composition of the Bromeliads. In forest ecosystem nutritional values were rather higher (expect of fat). These affected by fire were higher as well (except of starch). Flowering had also positive effect on the nutritional content of Bromeliads.

Acknowledgement: Nadání Josefa, Marie a Zdenky Hlávkových, Mobility Grant of Faculty of Tropical Agrisciences, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Anna Bernátková, Adéla Paříková

Faculty of Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague, CZ

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ARE EXCEPTIONS REALLY EXCEPTIONAL? BIODIVERSITY (UN)PROTECTION IN CZECH PRACTICE

This paper focuses on practical application of two legal institutes used to protect biodiversity in the Czech Republic - bans (and exceptions from them) regarding protected animals and measures for improvement of living environment. The aim of this paper is to point out some practical problems linked to using these institutes in administrative proceedings. After analyzing all judgments of administrative courts related to aforementioned bans and measures, test of proportionality is used for testing the institute of bans and exceptions, encountering problems at all three stages of proportionality test, leading to the conclusion that the current law cannot be used for weighing biodiversity against proprietary or other rights. For measures for improvement of living environment the author uses appellate review already done by the Constitutional court. This paper disputes some of Constitutional court‘s findings using practical knowledge, concluding that the Constitutional court could re-evaluate its stance if presented with an opportunity.The practice of all administrative bodies is analyzed, concluding that most administrative bodies award exceptions in disproportional amounts, rendering the principles of exceptions ineffective. In both cases it is pointed out that current law and administrative practice aren‘t sustainable and several changes are suggested. This can also serve as a demonstration of suitable and unsuitable ways of legal biodiversity protection.

Lukáš Blažej

Faculty of Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague, CZ

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WOMEN’S PERCEPTIONS ON XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM AS A NEGLECTED AND UNDERUTILIZED: IMPLICATIONS FOR FOOD

SECURITY IN GHANA

Ghana is undergoing a health and nutrition transition; overweight and obesity commonly co-exist with under-nutrition. Here we explore women’s perceptions on Xanthosoma sagittifolium as a neglected and underutilized crops in rural, resource-poor communities in Ghana. In 2017, 6 focus groups in two communities and two key informant interviews were conducted on 110 women with to explore the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge on Xanthosoma sagittifolium as an underutilized crop and contribution to food security ,dietary diversity. Using thematic content analysis the data were analyzed. Most participants perceived Xanthosoma sagittifolium to contribute to their food security. It is consume as a substitute for other staples during dry season.However, most participants perceived severe food insecurity and low dietary diversity. Low dietary diversity was attributed to financial constraint.The Women demonstrated knowledge of food products and crops in the region and perceived it to be of better taste and fresh; Interest in cultivating Xanthosoma sagittifolium was high, however, few cultivated because of perceived low market value. The general perception among the study population was good, however constraints regarding improved varieties and commercialization were reported.The current conditions undermines the potential Xanthosoma sagittifolium contributes households vulnerable to food security and sustainable diets. Investing in improved varieties and best farming practices promoted in tandem could serve as a conduit for improving food security and dietary quality in rural Ghana.

Solomon Mensah Brobbey, Vladimir Verner

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague, CZ

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CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF BALKAN LYNX (LYNX LYNX BALCANICUS) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TURISM

IN CROSS BORDER COOPERATION

In this study we identified the importance of environmental tourism in the conservation and protection of rare endangered species such as the Balkan lynx (Lynx lynx balcanicus) in Peace Park (B3P) between Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro.From April 10 to April 24, 320 interviews with residents and hotel companies were conducted, involving four National Parks in three states as parts of Peace Park (B3P). From 10th to 13th of April the first interview was conducted in Albania at the National Park „Theth“. From 15th April to 18th of April the second interview was held at the “Valbona” National Park in Albania.The third interview was conducted on April 20th in Rugova in the National Park “Bjeshket e Nemuna”.The fourth interview was conducted from April 22nd to April 24th in the National Park “Prokletije” in Montenegro..In each National park were filled out 80 questionnaires where respondents responded face in face. In the interview participated the owners of hotel companies, residents living within the National Parks.The questions were:1). Knowledge of the Balkan lynx,2) Improving impact of the tourism in National Parks.70% of respondents in the three states responded that they did not know Balkan lynx , 30% answered that they have little knowledge of the Balkan lynx and their impact on tourism that may have their presence.80% said they did not know what impact they might have in tourism.20% stated that its presence on the National Park has a positive impact in tourism.Through this study, I conclude that environmental education should be increased in conservation Balkan lynx of this vulnerable species therefore increasing number for promotion sustainable turism in cross border cooperation of Peace Park (B3P).

Azdren Doli, Petra Hlaváčková

Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, CZ

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GREATER CANE RAT MARKET SURVEY IN GHANA

Greater cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) is important source of animal protein in Western Africa. Greater cane rats are considered a local delicacy. They are frequently bred on farms or hunted in the wild and consequently sold on local markets. However, hunting of bushmeat is often illegal and population trend/size of Greater cane rat in wild is unknown. The aim of the study was to determine the origin of greater cane rats sold on markets in Greater Accra region in Ghana and how market sellers and farmers assess demand and supply for their meat. Interviews based on semi-structured scenarios were used for data collection on markets. On farms, data were collected through short interviews. Total number of 25 respondents participated (10 farmers and 15 market sellers). All greater cane rats sold on market originated from wild. In 73 % market sellers knew the origin of the rats, which was mostly in Afram plains (46 %), Dodi (27 %), Dodwa (18 %) and Nsawam (9 %). The remaining 23 % of market sellers did not know exact place of origin. All farmers sold their rats on farms. According to market sellers and farmers, demand for greater cane rat meat is high and customers are willing to pay high prices for their meat (from 50 to 200 GH¢ on markets and from 50 to 150 GH¢ on farms). Breeding of greater cane rats could be great opportunity for farmers, since this animal species requires low costs and brings relatively high profits.

Acknowledgement: We thank the Internal Grant Agency of the FTA CULS Prague (project no. 20185013) for funding this research.

Jana Kalitová, Magdalena Miřejovská, Tamara Fedorova

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague CZ

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FORESTS IN GHANA-ECOSYSTEM-BASED STRATEGIES AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

Forests in Ghana is the richest renewable natural resource harbouring a broad spectrum of biodiversity. Despite this self-evident importance of forest, climate change poses threats to the ecosystem due to the total dependence of the forestry sector on weather. It is estimated that forests contribute 17.4% of the world’s greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions, mainly through deforestation. However, same ecosystem plays an essential role in the global carbon cycle by removing CO2 from the atmosphere and storing it in its biomass. This paper engaged quantitative data from 1990-2015 (25-year) on temperature, rainfall, deforestation rate and CO2 emissions. Carbon stock biomass and growing stock in both Ghana and Europe forests were analysed too. A multiple regression analysis model and Pearson correlation were used to empirically analyse the variables relationship. The impact of REDD+ on each forest zone in Ghana was assessed while Climate Smart Forestry was used for forests in Europe. Kyoto and Paris agreements conclusions were used to evaluate the state of both forests. In conclusion, 2% rate of deforestation was recorded annually and REDD+ as an effective mitigation tool in Ghana. Paris Protocol is there recommended as the most appropriate forest policy tool in Ghana and Europe.

Acknowledgement: Climate Change Unit of the Forestry Commision of Ghana headquaters in Accra.

Maame Esi Hammond

Mendel University in Brno, CZ

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A COMPARISON OF WEED SAMPLING METHODS ON ARABLE LAND

In the three year (2016 – 2018) experiment we compared three mostly used methods: cover-abundance estimation by nine-degree Braun-Blanquet scale, cover estimation in percent and the population density. The aim of the research was to evaluate the differences in results obtained by use of these different methods applied at three growth stages of spring barley during its vegetation. The study was performed at the experimental field of Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.The estimation of cover using Braun-Blanquet scale was done on the area of 100 m2 and the estimation in percent and abundance on 1m2 quadrats. The results confirmed the differences between methods based on estimation and counting. The results of evaluation obtained by cover estimation (Braun-Blanquet scale and estimation in percent) gave similar outcomes, whereas the numerical method underestimated the most competitive species with low density and high cover. Competitive winter annual weed species Tripleurospermum inodorum, perenial species Elytrigia repens and summer annual Avena fatua were underestimated when using the numerical methods, because they do not take into account weed growth and increase of cover. The term of observation. If comparing the sampling area, 12 species were found on 1m2 quadrat and 26 on 100 m2 area. The results obtained by cover estimation (Braun-Blanquet scale and estimation in percent) gave similar outcomes whereas the numerical method underestimated the most competitive species with low density and high cover. Sampling at small quadrats of 1m2used in agriculture practice does not reflect the reality in species richness.

Acknowledgement: This research was supported by GA FAPPZ - SV17-10-21150 (2017 – 2018).

Thien Thanh Hoová, Michaela Kolářová, Luděk Tyšer, Josef Soukup

Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, CULS Prague, CZ

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TEMPERATURE INFLUENCE ON GERMINATION OF RUMEX ALPINUS AND RUMEX OBTUSIFOLIUS

R. alpinus and R. obtusifolius are problematic weeds around Europe. R. alpinus was introduced in the Giant Mountains by colonists from the Alps in the 16th century. It is currently growing in all mountain regions of the Czech Republic. This invasion possibly changes the ecosystem structure and function by occupying many areas, particularly in the high alpine herb communities and on the deforested parts of the subalpine zone, as well as around settlements, pastures and shores of watercourses. R. obtusifolius is a perennial plant common in meadows, pastures, abandoned fields, roadside ditches, rural habitats and forest clearings of western and central Europe. R. alpinus, unlike R. obtusifolius, is a mountain plant and does not grow at an altitude below 500 m.This study aims to find out how different these species are in high-temperature management, what is the temperature optimum for germination of R. alpinus and how it differs from R. obtusifolius.Seed germination was investigated at temperatures of 6, 12, 18, 24 and 29 °C. In both species, the germination rate was significantly correlated with the higher temperatures. The preliminary results showed that germination of R. alpinus at higher temperatures was higher than germination of R. obtusifolius, especially at 29 °C, the two species varied considerably.

Acknowledgement: The research was supported by project IGA 20184218 of Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life

Sciences

Michaela Jungová, Michal Hejcman

Faculty of Environmental Sciences, CULS Prague CZ

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EVALUATION OF KNOTWEED GLYPHOSATE CONTROL EFFECTIVENESS

Current knowledge shows that invasive alien plants can cause local or complete extinction of indigenous, often valuable, endemic species. The presented work deals with invasive taxons of the genus Fallopia (knotweed), which spread in the Czech Republic uncontrollably despite of nature conservation management. Their large regeneration ability from the rhizome systems and production of extremely high amount of biomass are the main reasons of their spreading success. Spraying by systemic herbicide glyphosate is used as the most effective control method but still little is known about its effectiveness, especially how are influenced the underground rhizomes. Within this study, series of field and garden experiments are carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of spraying in different periods of vegetation season. The main aims are to find how the herbicide spraying influence the following regeneration from rhizomes and to compare the reaction among parental taxa and their hybrid. Our preliminary results show strong differences in several aspects of control among taxa. We also found that the selected herbicide concentration significantly affects the rate of regeneration from rhizomes. All studied taxa regenerate less after spraying by 8% herbicide concentration than by 5%, which is insufficient for successful eradication.

Acknowledgement: This study was supported by Internal Grant Agentur/ IGA (project No. 20184224) and TAČR Czech Republic (project No.

TH02030523).

Martina Kadlecová1, Martin Vojík1,2, Kateřina Berchová-Bímová1

1Faculty of Environmental Sciences, CULS Prague, CZ, 2Institute of Botany, The Czech Academy of Sciences, CZ

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WETLANDS OF LAKE TANA BIOSPHERE RESERVE: FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE

Wetland ecosystems play a vital role locally as well as globally providing several ecological and socioeconomic services. The Lake Tana Biosphere Reserve hosts the largest and ecologically most important wetlands of Ethiopia. The numerous wetlands surrounding the lake are being flooded during the rainy season and form complex and sensitive ecosystems. These wetlands are opposed to severe pressure from water- and land-based human activities, jeopardizing the natural services that they provide. In this context, NABU, a German NGO, conducted an assessment of the ecological and socio-economic aspects of four wetlands around the lake in order to foster participatory wetland management with communities. Biophysical and socioeconomic data were collected from 46 sampling sites located in four wetlands. This paper presents the assessment results and conclusions from the four wetland studies, highlighting biodiversity, threats to ecosystems and evolution of these vulnerable ecosystems by focusing on the status of key freshwater taxa (fishes, water birds) and macrophytes.

Teowdroes Kassahun1, Svane Bender2 and Chukwudi Nwaogu3

1Department of Ecology, CULS Prague, CZ, 2The Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU), DE

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WHICH TRADITIONAL PLANT FOOD PRODUCT IS THE MOST PREFERRED BY TOURISTS IN CAMBODIA?

Consumer preferences for food products are widely recognized as a key success factor for market orientation, product development, and successfully negotiating market opportunities. The purpose of this study is to analyze tourists´ traditional plant food preferences during their stay in Cambodia as well as to identify which factors influence their consumption and purchasing intention. Results are obtained through a questionnaire-based survey among 1,271 international tourists in the three most popular regions: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanouk Ville. The Analytical Hierarchical Process Model is used to identify the tourists´ most preferred traditional plant food product and to gain insight into the different food choice determinants (e.g. socio-demographic characteristics, personal motivation, awareness and expectations, and previous experience). Product familiarity is the most important determinant predicting purchasing intention and tourists reported a rather positive intention to try and purchase traditional plant food products. Well-known and most preferred traditional plant food product among international tourists is Kampot pepper (54.5 %), followed by Cambodian palm sugar (52 %) and Rumduol rice (40 %). Significant relationships were established between the frequency of tourists’ consumption and purchasing intention of traditional plant food products and their socio-demographic characteristics (especially country of origin, p = 0.000; a level of education, p = 0.000; and religion, p = 0.001). The findings of the study can provide an insight into tourists´ plant food consumption and preferences as a potential target associated with tourism.

Acknowledgment: This research was supported by IGA 20175008 of Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences and Czech Development Agency project named Enhancing the Quality of Science and Research at the Royal University of Agriculture.

Monika Kosová

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague, CZ

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PROJECT LIFE ČESKÉ STŘEDOHOŘÍ

Project LIFE České středohoří (LIFE CS) follows-up on previous program LIFE+ Stepi Lounského středohoří within the European Union´s financial instrument supporting conservation of the NATURA 2000 network. Both of them contribute to halt the biodiversity loss of thermophilous habitats caused by human interventions. Main problems are large monoculture fields, rapid overgrowing with competitive species or non-native species and loss of nature features. The implementation of landscape management is based on periodic monitoring, supported by phytocenological pictures and drone images. Main restoration activities are shrub/tree/sprout removal, mowing (hand, mechanized), grazing by mixed herd. Special measures to support target species are construction of reptile shelters Green lizard (Lacerta viridis), hoeing of Eastern pasque flower, (Pulsatilla patens) and Lady´s-slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) or sowing of Common Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) to support Damon blue (Polyommatus damon). In addition to facilitate migration of the animals between sites the periodical scythed strips are established.Reintroduction and reinforcement of target species was successful in case of the European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus). Thus, the same method may be used in case of Green lizard. The monitoring of plants coverage and PCA analysis as well as counting of individuals in case of animals provide the positive results used within the project landscape managements. To ensure the project sustainability after landscape management the sites are registratered into the agriculture subsidy scheme (CAP).

Gabriela Kubátová et al. of Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic

LIFE České středohoří/ RP SCHKO České středohoří, CZ

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INFLUENCE OF THE TYPE OF MARGINAL HABITAT ON PLANT SPECIES RICHNESS ON ARABLE LAND

From the point of biodiversity in agroecosystems, field edges and marginal part of fields play an important role. We focused on plant species richness in the ecotone and field margins in the conventional and organic farming systems. The research was conducted in 2016-2017 in the Central Bohemia. Fields with winter cereals, spring cereals and wide-row crops (sugar beet, potatoes and pumpkins) were selected for evaluation. Presence of plant species was examined for dependence on landscape elements – forest edge, hedgerow and road. We usually found a higher species richness for organic farming (259 species, 53 families) than for conventional system (173 species, 49 families) in crops and surrounding landscape elements in total. Many rare species sensitive to intensification factors were found in the organic system. Higher species richness in the conventional system was found only in wide-row crops. Most plant species were found in the surrounding habitats and at the field border. In conventional system, the number of plant species decreased with increasing distance from the field edge, where in organic farming, this trend was not significant. Numbers of species did not differ significantly between landscape elements. Acknowledgement: This study was supported by project GA FAPPZ SV17-10-21150.

Kristýna Kysilková, Josef Holec, Josef Soukup

Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, CULS Prague, CZ

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AFRICAN FOREST ELEPHANT AS A KEYSTONE IN FORMING AND MAINTAINING LEPIDOPTERA BIODIVERSITY ON MOUNT CAMEROON

Forest disturbances, both natural and human-made, belong among the most important factors influencing tropical forest biodiversity. Especially some natural disturbances are important for ecosystems dynamics and its biodiversity maintenance. Disturbances by elephants were recently shown as crucial for savannahs woodland biodiversity, but no similar studies from rainforests exist. Mt. Cameroon offers ideal condition to conduct study in such ecosystems: it gathers a relatively dense population of elephants concentrated around a few water sources and large lava flows not crossed by elephants, dividing the forest into two blocks with affected and non-affected vegetation on a minimal distance. On the disturbed forests, the elephants have created mosaics of sparse-canopy forest and open habitats of elephant pastures. We sampled both disturbed and non-disturbed forests by bait-traps at two elevations (1100 and 1800 m asl.) and transitions seasons (both transition from dry to wet and wet to dry seasons). In total, we collected 4,598 individuals belonging to 244 species of butterflies and moths. Elephants disturbances did negatively impact Lepidoptera at higher elevations. However, they mostly affect Lepidoptera species composition by creation of unique niches to many species of open habitats, including some endemics. Overall, forest elephants appeared to be an important component of Mount Cameroon forests, especially for the maintenance of its unique Lepidoptera diversity.

Acknowledgement: Our project was funded by the Czech Science Foundation (14-36098G) and the grant Agency of the University of South Bohemia (GAJU 030/2016/P and 152/2016/P).

Vincent Maicher1,2, Sylvain Delabye1,2, Mercy Murkwe3,5, Szabolcs Sáfián2,5, Pavel Potocký1, Štěpán Janeček5,6, Robert Tropek1,5

1 Biology Centre CAS, CZ, 2 Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, CZ, 3 Faculty of Science, University of Buea, CM, 4 Faculty of Forestry, University of West Hungary, HU, 5 Faculty of Science, Charles University, CZ,

6Institute of Botany CAS, CZ

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VARIATION OF SOILS PROPERTIES ACROSS FOREST - AGRICULTURAL FIELD ECOTONES OF SLP MASARYK FOREST KRITINY IN THE CZECH

REPUBLIC

Transitional zones between biomes are clearly noticeable changes in vegetation structure and pattern. However, little is understood of the key soil factors that permit these changes in vegetation seen at ecotone regions and how soil properties vary across ectones. This study sought to analyse how key soil properties vary across clearly defined ecotones at the study plots of SLP Masaryk Forest Kritiny from the forest stand and agricultural field. Soil samples from four study plots at the SLP Masaryk Forest, Krtiny were obtained monthly starting from early Spring to late Autumn for two consecutive years. On each of the study plots, there were thirteen sampling sets at a depth of 5 cm: one spot clearly marked as ecotone, six into forested stand and six into agricultural field. With respect to laboratory work, soil samples collected were tested for: maximal capillary water capacity, minimal air capacity, pH in water (actual soil reaction) and pH in chlorides (potential soil reaction). The results show a pattern of soil acidity decreasing from the forest stand towards the agricultural field. The maximal capillary water capacity for both the forest stand and agricultural field averaged between 30 – 40 percent. However, there was a sharp decrease in the minimal air capacity from the forest stand towards the agricultural field thus the minimal air capacity of the forest stand averaged between 10 – 20 percent where as that of the agricultural field averaged between 5 – 10 percent. The outcome of this study supports the ecotone concept of diverse species being able to survive at ecotone regions as well as confirming the accession that ecotones serve as ecological limits for dominant species of adjoining biomes. This is because the critical soil factors required for the survival of the dominant species of adjoining biomes cease to exist at ecotone regions.

Theodore Danso Marfo, Valerie Vranova

Faculty ofMendel University in Brno, CZ

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THE EFFECTS OF TREE DIVERSITY AND COMPOSITION ON THE DIVERSITY OF SOIL INVERTEBRATES AND UNDERSTORY PLANTS: IMPLICATION FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT IN CENTRAL EUROPE

Understory herbs and soil invertebrates drive soil formation and nutrient cycling in forests. Studies suggest that diversity of canopy trees and diversity understory organisms are positively associated, but these studies often confound the effects of tree species diversity with those of tree species identity and abiotic conditions. We combined extensive field sampling with structural equation modelling to evaluate the simultaneous effects of tree diversity on the species diversity of understory herbs, beetles, and earthworms. The diversity of earthworms and saproxylic beetles was directly and positively associated with tree diversity, presumably because species of both these taxa specialize on certain tree species. Tree identity also strongly affected diversity in the understory, especially for herbs, likely as a result of interspecific differences in canopy light transmittance or litter decomposition rates. Our results suggest that changes in forest management will disproportionately affect certain understory taxa. For instance, changes in canopy diversity will affect the diversity of earthworms and saproxylic beetles more than changes in tree species composition, whereas the converse would be expected for understory herbs and detritivorous beetles. We conclude that the effects of tree diversity on understory taxa can vary from positive to negative and may affect biogeochemical cycling in temperate forests. Thus, maintaining high diversity in temperate forests can promote the diversity of multiple taxa in the understory.

Matula R1., Stejskal R., Koutecký T., Šebesta J., Svátek M., Paine CT, Chamagne J.

1Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, CULS Prague CZ

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IMPORTANCE OF NATURA 2000 SITES FOR WINTERING WATERBIRDS

Evaluating the species use of protected area networks is of considerable worldwide importance, especially as a feedback for policy-makers and the conservation community. Based on the data of an annual, citizen, science-monitoring programme of long tradition (2004–2015), we test the hypothesis that the European Natura 2000 network protects high quality habitats preferentially settled by wintering waterbird species in a central European State (the Czech Republic). The proportions of numbers in individual species were generally low in Natura 2000 sites. The observed pattern revealed the expected higher preference of protected Annex I species for Natura 2000 sites compared to other species and showed foraging guilds having significant differences in Natura 2000 preference, with high preference in herbivores and fish-eaters and low preference in invertebrate-eaters compared to omnivores. Northern species also showed a high preference for Natura 2000. The predicted prevalence of a higher rate of increase, or lower rate of decrease, inside Natura 2000, indicating that Natura 2000 facilitated the species’ distribution changes, was not shown; instead, the positive and negative trends inside Natura 2000 were almost equivalent. We concluded that the low preference for Natura 2000, the distribution changes shifting species outside Natura 2000, and limits to the carrying capacity of the protected network sites, could all make an issue in effectively safeguarding the non-breeding populations of waterbirds. The extension of the Natura 2000 network to facilitate their wintering requirements and distribution changes is therefore a high priority.

Acknowledgement: We are highly grateful to the hundreds of volunteers and regional coordinators who have been involved in waterbird counts. Moreover, our thanks are due to the Czech Society for Ornithology for help with organizing the IWC in the Czech Republic. Our thanks also go to Aleksi Lehikoinen, Anthony D. Fox, Michael W. Eichholz and Diégo Pavón-Jordán, whose comments greatly improved our work. This study was supported by the project EHP-CZ02-OV-1-024-2015 entitled “Monitoring of the status of species listed in the EU Nature Directives in Natura 2000 sites”.

Zuzana Musilová, Petr Musil, Jan Zouhar, Matyáš Adam, Vladimír Bejček

Faculty of Environmental Sciences, CULS Prague, CZ

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IMMUNOCASTRATION AND IT’S POTENTIAL FOR REPRODUCTIVE CONTROL IN WILDLIFE

Immunocastration has gained interest within the livestock industry as a result of increasing consumer pressure to control reproduction and improve the welfare of farmed animals. Subsequently, commercial immunocastration vaccines have been manufactured for swine (Improvac®) and cattle (Bopriva®), and commercial recommended vaccination schedules are available for these species. Following the recommended vaccination protocol based on the necessary boar taint clearance period in swine, immunocastration decreases seminiferous tubule diameter and interrupts spermatogenesis. However, immunocastration using Improvac® is also effective in decreasing testosterone production and interrupting reproductive functioning within other livestock, such as sheep rams. Following vaccination intervals of two, three or four weeks between primary and secondary vaccination, immunocastration decreases serum testosterone concentrations to below 0.5 ng/mL and decreases scrotal circumference after secondary vaccination in lambs. Seminiferous tubule diameter and epithelium thickness of the testes tissue are decreased in immunocastrated lambs, resulting in suppressed sperm production and semen quality. Based on behavioural evaluation and serum cortisol concentrations, immunocastration provides a welfare-friendly alternative to physical castration without the need for recovery after the procedure. Considering the success of immunocastration over a range of livestock species and vaccination protocols, immunocastration shows potential in the reproductive control of captive wildlife to avoid culling and aid in breeding management. Therefore, the application of immunocastration will be investigated in captive common eland to determine its efficacy and effects to ascertain its potential use in wildlife.

Acknowledgement: The authors would like to acknowledge Stellenbosch University at which the PhD research was conducted under the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI; UID: 84633), as well as the financial support from the project: Supporting the Development of International Mobility of Research Staff at CULS Prague

Tersia Needham

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague CZ

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LEOPARD MONITORING IN A PRIVATE CONSERVANCY IN SOUTHERN NAMIBIA

Leopard (Panthera pardus) is considered the most widespread large felid, with its range from east Asia to south Africa. Leopards face major threat of habitat degradation and loss, therefore all new data are of tremendous value for their conservation. Main aim of this study is to acquire leopard population parameters, such as density, abundance and sex ratio on newly established private conservancy area where no leopard research has ever been done. Non-invasive capture-recapture camera trapping method was implemented as leopard coat pattern is unique for every individual. 40 cameras were used and two cameras were placed at each camera trap station to capture both left and right flank for identification purposes. All stations were placed at strategic bottlenecks, which were chosen during the pilot study, to maximise detection rates of the target species. At least one camera trap site was present per mean female leopard home range of 30 km2. Study area of 450 km2 was divided into 2 sectors and sampled individually for period of 60 days. Programme CAPTURE was used to determine population closure and population density. By now 4 individuals were identified in the first sector which suggests density of 0,018 per 100 km2. This low density can be caused by environment in which the study was done, with low prey density resulting in bigger home range sizes of individual leopard, which overlaps with neighbouring farmlands. This first sector of study area has higher human activity which might cause leopards to prefer the second sector composed by undisturbed mountain ranges.

Viktor Neštický, Karolina Mikslová, Karolína Brandlová

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague, CZ

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EFFECT OF SUCCESSION AREAS ON ARTIFICIAL BIRD NESTS PREDATION ON THE RECLAIMED POST-MINING AREA

As part of the reclamation of the Radovesice spoil heap (Northern Bohemia) two experimental areas of natural succession were left in the areas where functional ecosystems began to spontaneously develop under specific conditions. Previous research on Radovesice spoil heap has repeatedly recorded a high predation rate of experimental artificial bird nests. With the current field experiment carried out on the Radovesice spoil head during spring 2018, we focused on the predation rates of experimental nests installed within both the succession and adjacent technically reclaimed areas at different distances from the edge between these areas. We used ground and shrub artificial nests with two quail and one plasticine egg. The aim was to detect the possible effect of succession areas on the high nest predation rate investigated in previous research. The artificial nest predation rate recorded in the entire experiment was extremely high again. The rate of predation in the succession areas did not statistically significantly differ from the rate of predation on the reclaimed areas, even depending on the distance from the edge of the succession areas. Although the succession areas on Radovesice spoil heap are sites with undoubtedly higher ecological value than the surrounding reclaimed area, the results of the experiment have shown that two isolated 20 and 34-hectare areas do not have to provide sufficient internal space without the impact of surrounding reclaimed areas for nesting birds. In future reclamations, it seems to be more appropriate to create more extensive and continuous areas left to natural development.Acknowledgement: The research was supported by the Internal Grant Acency of Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Project No. 20184214.

Jakub Novák, Markéta Hendrychová

Faculty of Environmental Sciences, CULS Prague CZ

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BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS: MOVING TOWARDS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE

Biological invasions are increasingly recognized as one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss. It is important to take cognizance of how biological invasions are studied and managed in order to make sensible management priorities and continue tackling such a major environmental issue. The invasion process can be divided into a series of stages, including the transport, introduction, establishment and spread of alien species, which is known as the introduction-naturalization-invasion conntinuum (INI continuum). Different disciplines are involved in the study of each of these stages. For example, while economical sciences are typically involved in studying the transport and introduction stages, ecological sciences focus on studying the establishment and spread. We aim to (i) review the results of research investigating the causes, consequences and management of invasive species, and (ii) explore how different disciplines have contributed to this knowledge along the INI continuum. Our analysis provides information on which disciplines have dominated invasion biology in the past (1960-2000) and which disciplines are currently guiding the field (21st century). This approach will provide an indication of the successes and challenges encountered to date, as well as highlight specific knowledge gaps and interdisciplinary opportunities. Moreover, we will discuss the implications of these results as a road map for the future of invasion science.

Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge funding from the Centre of Excellence PLADIAS (Czech Science Foundation Project No. 14-36079G) and the long-term research development project (The Czech Academy of Sciences, Project No. RVO 67985939).

Ana Novoa1, Desika Moodley1, Petr Pyšek1,2

1The Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Botany, CZ, 2 Faculty of Science, Charles University, CZ

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EFFECTS OF HUMAN-INDUCED LANDSCAPE CHANGES ON BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION OF SOIL AND PLANTS IN DIFFERENT

LAND-USE, SOUTHERN NIGERIA

Landscape changes caused by anthropogenic disturbances have profound effects on soil and plants biodiversity in an intensive agricultural watershed in Nigeria. The study attempts to assess the effects of spatio-temporal changes in landscape under different land use with the aim of (i) appraising the soil properties and their influence on biodiversity indicators, and (ii) identifying dominant and disappearing plants species. We hypothesized that though forest had high soil organic carbon and organic matter, it was the most altered land-use with tangible loss of biodiversity. Data were collected covering soil properties and vegetation compositions. To classify the major land-use (arable-land, forest, grassland, shrubland-hills, urban built-up green, wetland and water-bodies), ArcGIS 10.1 and FAO land-use classification systems were used. One-way ANOVA followed by post-hoc test was used to determine the mean differences in years and land-use for various soil properties and vegetation variables. Redundancy analysis was used to measure species showing the most extinction rates during the study. The result revealed that each land-use recorded at least 50% loss in soil nutrients concentrations. In terms of species, Leucaena leucocephala, Vernonia amygdalina, Panicum maximum, Lablab purpreus, Vernonia nigritiana and Elaeis guineensis were dominant with high cover. To improve soil quality and plant biodiversity, conservative agriculture and sustainable logging are essentially recommended in the watershed.

Acknowledgement: We acknowledge the Department of Ecology, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic for their support

to travel to Nigeria and conduct the research.

Chukwudi Nwaogu1, Hycienth Nwankwoala2

1Department of Ecology, CULS Prague CZ, 2Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, NG

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EFFECTS OF MILITARY-CAUSED DISTURBANCES ON ARTHROPOD COMMUNITIES IN THE BRDY MTS.

The recent absence of natural disturbances causes open habitats degradation and the consequent decline of related biodiversity in Europe. Military training areas (MTAs), with various army-caused disturbances, thus often serve as refuges for many vanishing species specialised for disturbed habitats. Any efficient conservation management, however, needs scientific evidence to avoid irreparable mistakes. We studied effects of previous military-caused disturbances intensity on communities of seven arthropod groups (spiders, butterflies, moths, beetles, aculeates, heteropterans, and orthopteroids) in the recently abandoned Brdy Mts. MTA. In its shooting areas, highly heterogeneous habitat mosaics of heathlands and other (semi)open habitats developed by the long-term strong military disturbances, including common explosions and fires. Two large shooting areas were split into plots of four categories with different disturbances intensity. The arthropods were standardisedly sampled in 2017. Altogether, 623 species were recorded, 43 of them red-listed as nationally threatened. More intensive disturbances positively influenced species richness of aculeates and conservation value of spiders and beetles, but negatively affected species richness of moths. Simultaneously, the intensity of disturbances significantly affected composition of spiders, moths, beetles, aculeates and orthopteroids communities. Most of threatened species preferred more intensively disturbed plots as well, with the exception of moths in which the individual threatened species preferred differently disturbed plots. Any future conservation management must include disturbances by heavy machinery and fire to successfully keep the threatened diversity of spiders, beetles and aculeates. However, it must be applied carefully to support the mid-successional sparse forests necessary for some threatened moths.

Lucie Palivcová1, Ondřej Sedláček1, Ondřej Balvín2, Petr Kočárek3, Pavel Potocký4, Vlastimil Růžička4, David Sommer1, Jakub Straka1, Robert Tropek1,4

1Faculty of Science, Charles University, CZ, 2Faculty of Environmental Sciences, CULS Prague, CZ, 3Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, CZ, 4Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences, CZ

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PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS OF INFANT ONTOGENY IN THE PHILIPPINE TARSIER (TARSIUS SYRICHTA) AND THE FIRST DESCRIPTION

OF PLAY BEHAVIOUR AND ITS ONTOGENY IN TARSIERS

I present the first observations on the ontogeny of tarsier infants during their first and second month and of the mother-offspring bond from birth until separation. Tarsier mother-infant pairs were observed to be solitary. Maternal care involved a cache and carry strategy with the infant spending around 66% parked alone while the mother was foraging. I observed the following behaviour: rest, grooming, suckling, play, being carried, jumping and climbing. Percentage of time spent in each activity was calculated. Furthermore, play was observed to include locomotor, social and object directed behaviour. Acoustic communication between mother and infant was very frequent containing four different signals. During the first days after birth, the mother transported the infants about, but within a week the infants started climbing branches on their own. For the first three weeks, the mothers carried infants orally after which they started to follow the mother over shorter distances, although for longer distances, up to 50 days of age, the mothers continued to carry them. The inter-birth interval was around one year, but the infants from the previous birth continued to sleep with the mother for up to 10 months.

Milada Řeháková

Tarsius, z.s., Děčín, CZ

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EFFECT OF HYPOXIA ON THERMAL PERFORMANCE ON TERRESTRIAL ISOPODS (PORCELLIO SCABER)

Changes in oxygen level and temperature impact on behavior and physiology of ectothermic animals. Oxygen and capacity dependent thermal tolerance theory (OCLTT) points interactive impact of these both factors and states that the thermal performance curves of animals are influenced by the ratio of oxygen demand and supply changing in different temperatures. This theory has been widely studied among the marine ectotherms but very less is known for the terrestrial species. In this work the impact of temperature and oxygen on the common rough woodlice (Porcellio scaber) was studied. The results showed that hypoxia lowers performance of animals and shifts the maximum of performance towards lower temperatures. Also we observed higher death rate oxygen shortage. Our results support predictions of OCLTT and can have wider consequence in predicting effects of increasing temperature on species ranges and biodiversity loss.

Acknowledgement: I would like to thank Andrzej Antol, a Ph.D. student who motivated me to choose the topic of my thesis. He guided me throughout the planning and execution of my experiment. I would also like to thank Dr. Marcin Czarnoleski, who supervised my thesis and inspired me to look in depth into my topic of study. He was always willing to help and provided me with moral support which kept me focused

on the study.

Sanjeev Singh

Jagiellonian University, PL

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FIRST WHITE RHINO EMBRYO PRODUCED IN VITRO ENHANCES CHANCES FOR SURVIVAL OF THE NORTHERN WHITE RHINOCEROS

The Northern white rhinoceros (NWR, Ceratotherium simum cottoni) is the most endangered mammal in existence. Only two females survive – they belong to a European zoo, but reside in Kenya and both are now infertile. The only way to create a self-sustaining population of the NWR is to use Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) combined with emerging stem cell technologies. Our consortium achieved the first development of a white rhino embryo to the blastocyst stage in vitro. Samples collected from European zoos resulted in both pure-bred Southern white rhinoceros (SWR) and hybrid femaleSWR × maleNWR blastocysts that were cryopreserved for later embryo transfer.

Jan Stejskal1, Thomas B. Hildebrandt2,3, Robert Hermes2, Silvia Colleoni4, Sebastian Diecke5,6, Susanne Holtze2, Marilyn B. Renfree7, Katsuhiko Hayashi8, Micha Drukker9,

Pasqualino Loi10, Frank Göritz2, Giovanna Lazzari3,11 & Cesare Galli3,11

1ZOO Dvůr Králové, Dvůr Králové nad Labem, CZ, 2The Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, DE, 3 Freie Universität Berlin,

DE, 4 Avantea srl, Laboratorio di Tecnologie della Riproduzione, IT, 5 Max Delbrück Center, DE, 6 Berlin Institute of Health, DE, 7 School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, AU, 8Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, JP, 9 Institute

of Stem Cell Research and the Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Core Facility, Helmholtz Center Munich, DE, 10 Faculty of Veterinary

Medicine, University of Teramo, IT, 11 Fondazione Avantea, IT

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MACRO- AND MICROMINERALS IN BLOOD, HAIR, AND FAECES OF THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED WESTERN DERBY ELANDS IN

SENEGAL

Early recognition of mineral imbalance or deficiency in animal body is one of the key pillars for maintaining healthy animal population. The widely used means for investigation of animal mineral profile is blood (serum, plasma) or internal organ tissues. Acquiring such type of samples can be invasive and require a lot of efforts. This becomes a key obstacle in case of wild, i.e. free-ranging, elusive or endangered species. Western Derby eland (Taurotragus derbianus derbianus), is critically endangered antelope with current distribution at one protected area, particularly in the Niokolo Koba national park and two wildlife reserves in Senegal. Due to its rarity and elusive behavior, minimal handling and disturbances are required. One of the solutions is collecting easily accessible samples such as fur or faeces, which provide valid information about animal mineral status. This study focuses on determining macro and micro- mineral concentrations in animal hair, faeces and blood serum and analysing their relationship. Samples were collected from 11 animals (6 males, 5 females). Correlation of minerals between blood, hair and faeces were not found except for Fe in faeces which positively correlated with Fe in hair (r=0.64, P<0.05) and blood (r=0.69, P< 0.05). The undetermined correlation from this sample concludes that further research with broader dataset is needed. Currently faeces and fur analysis cannot stand individually in mineral deficiency determination for Western Derby eland. This paper contributes to the knowledge gap especially for micro minerals in different type of samples for semi-captive species bred in its native environment.

Acknowledgement: We are grateful to the managers of the Bandia and Fathala reserves and their staff for their kind assistance to animal translocation. We are also grateful to the ZOO Dvůr Králové for their cooperation and support. The study was supported by the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, grant CIGA 20175004.

Stoklasová Lucie, Hejcmanová Pavla

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague, CZ

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MIGRATION CORRIDORS FOR LARGE MAMMALS IN CZECH REPUBLIC, ACHIVED GOALS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Landscape fragmentation due to human activities and quickly developing infrastructure is one of the main threats to biodiversity worldwide. Deforestation, intensive farming, proliferating urban development and expanding transport networks have been causing habitat loss of diverse animal species also in the Czech Republic. Interconnection of local populations of fauna species is crucial for maintaining genetic diversity. It this therefore necessary to ensure and preserve migration routes of animal species to achieve viability of particular species (metapopulation theory). Especially large mammals with high mobility living within relatively small isolated fragments of natural habitat in central Europe need to travel large distances to fulfill their spatial requirementsand to find appropriate mates. What has been shown during more than twenty years of research and conservation activities in the Czech Republic and what pieces of information are still missing concerning protecting nature conectivity? How to test an efficiency of measures intended to save land permeability for wild animals? The presented poster introduces scientific methods that have been used for identifying migration corridors of large mammals, as well as concepts and management plans based on scientific results and research in the field.

Štefanská et al. of Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic

Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic CZ

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TAXONOMIC REVISION OF THE GENUS GRACULA IN THE ISLAND OF SUMATRA AND THE SOUTHWEST LOCATED ISLANDS

Taxonomy of Hill mynas Gracula has always been a disputable topic due to the lack of comprehensive data on many of its taxa. This research was conducted in a strip of islands off the west coast of Sumatra (referred to as Barusan islands) where the highest diversity of the genus’ taxa occurs. Morphometrical and genome wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data of Myna taxa were collected in six islands and compared with the nominate Gracula religiosa. Both the nuclear and morphometrical data support the existence of a distinct Hill Myna taxon complex in the Barusan Islands with at least two distinct lineages: the Nias Hill Myna Gracula (r.) robusta whose range is now known to extend into the island of Simuk, and the Simeulue Hill Myna Gracula (r.) miotera constituting a lineage as distinct as that of the former. The combination of traditional morphometrical methods with modern genetic analyses provided complex results clarifying the real situation of Hill Mynas classification in the Sumatran region.

Tereza Švejcarová1, Dominic Ng, Tomáš Ouhel, Frank E. Rheindt

1Faculty of Environmental Sciences, CULS Prague, CZ

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THE MIGRATION PATTERN OF THE EURASIAN CRANE POPULATION BREEDING IN CZECH REPUBLIC

The Eurasian Crane (Grus grus) is a migratory bird and use different flyways depending on the location of their breeding area. To study behavior of cranes we used color marking and GPS-GSM transmitters. Between 2002 and 2016 have been marked 22 and during last two years (2017-2018) 21 young cranes in Czech Republic. Most cranes have been marked in North Bohemia (region with the largest number of breeding pairs). All of color marked cranes have used the Western European Flyway yet, which was reached from stopover sites in Saxony and Brandenburg (Germany). Five young cranes from 2017 were observed in Saxony where perhaps some of them spent the winter; one was seen in Brandenburg. The farthest sighting in 2017 was in Spain near the Gallocanta Lake. On August 2, 2017, first GPS-GSM transmitter was attached to a young crane in the region of Česká Lípa to monitor the bird’s movement around the nesting site, as well as subsequent expansion of the home range after the crane became fledged. In October crane family with tagged chick joined large flocks of cranes in Saxony. However instead of migration, they returned to the nesting region. They spent the winter in the region of Česká Lípa. As well as one more family in which was chick marked with color rings in the summer 2017 spent winter in this region. This behavior indicated increasing trend of shorter migration routes and a shift of the overwintering grounds of cranes in Europe to the north.

Acknowledgement: Petr Lumpe (CHKO Kokořínsko-Máchův kraj), Kranichschutz Deutschland

Markéta Ticháčková

Zoo Ostrava, CZ

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NATIONAL ANIMAL GENETIC BANK OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC – SOURCE OF MATERIAL FOR GENETIC DIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Genetic samples (usually small pieces of tissue or blood in 2 mL tube with 96% ethanol) are collected by several Czech institutions. They are being used in particular research projects and after the project completion, they often remain forgotten in freezers. However, these samples, altogether with other available material (e.g. from animals that died in rescue stations), may be valuable for conservation genetic research. Therefore, new network infrastructure – the National Animal Genetic Bank of the Czech Republic (NAGB, http://ngbz.cz/eng/) – was established in 2015 with the aim to encourage Czech holders of the genetic material to secure quality long-term preservation of their samples and make the sample-related data openly discoverable. In particular, the goals of NAGB are to harmonise and co-ordinate biobanking activities of individual members at the national level, provide them with legal guidance and (through collaboration with the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, GGBN) allow publication of the sample data in a freely-accessible databases. The NAGB network was founded by two organisations, the Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences and the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University. Presently, four other members are involved in the network and around ten supporting organisations contribute with the genomic samples. NAGB-registered samples of a dramatically declining species, the little owl, already helped to assess its genetic variation and population structure, information necessary for development of an effective rescue plan. Other 9000 vertebrate species samples are available through NAGB Data Portal and further are being added. New network members are welcomed.

Acknowledgement: NAGB was established with financial support from EEA Grants 2009-2014 and Vysočina Region. It is currently supported by the Strategy AV21 of Czech Academy of Sciences and project INTER-COST LTC18060.

Barbora Zemanová1, Petra Hájková1, Michal Vinkler2

1Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, CZ, 2Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, CZ

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JAGUAR, A FELINE IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION

The Jaguar, scientifically named Panthera Onca, has played an important role in the history of ancient cultures of America, being considered even as a deity. It is the only one of four species of the Panthera family that lives in the American continent, however, the importance of its conservation is accentuated because it does not live in any other continent. This species is threatened, like many others, by the growth of human populations and their expansion. In Mexico, the Jaguar has already been listed as endangered, however, due to the populations of this species in the rest of America, it is still classified as a low risk species. The efforts for the conservation of the species in Mexico have been joined by scientists, communities, NGOs, private companies and the Mexican government to develop the National Strategy for the Conservation of the Jaguar, which positions Mexico as a leader in conservation issues of the species.

Anayeli Hermenegildo Ambrocio, Conde Serna Felipe de Jesús

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE INCIDENCE MAN IN THE MANGROVES

With an increasingly urban distribution, an increase in our patterns of food consumption, energy and our way of life, we generate an impact on nature that affects ecosystems at different levels and scales. We have simplified or even devastated habitats and ecosystems to generate monocultures, develop livestock and commercial fisheries.Mexico is a privileged country by its biodiversity and it is placed in the fourth place among the megadiverse countries. The characteristics that make it megadiverse derive from its geographical location and its relief. Part of this national wealth is made up of mangroves, which are essential in the development and operation of coastal zones (Herrera et al., 2014). Mexico ranks fourth in the world in the extension of coastal wetlands after Indonesia, Brazil and Australia. Unfortunately, the conservation of these forests has not been adequately monitored. Mexico and Brazil had the highest rates of deforestation in absolute terms (FAO, 2005). According to the National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC), more than 50% of wetlands in Mexico are coastal. Its surface in the national territory is 51,610 km2 and it has been estimated that mangrove deforestation generates around 10% of global carbon emissions per year. At the current rate of deforestation, in 25 years, about 50% of the mangroves in Mexico will have been lost.

Bonilla De La Cruz Araceli, Ortiz Márquez Karla María

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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MEXICAN WOLF, A SPECIES IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION

The Mexican wolf is a species that unfortunately is in danger of extinction, especially in the north, where they lived since the cattle ranch in the northern part of the nation was with a very rudimentary use when the Mexican wolf was in its natural habitat and they stopped pursuing their natural prey such as deer and other animals of their basic diet, so they saw the cattle easier to hunt, which were animals with more meat and faster to hunt. Currently there are several programs to safeguard their existence and the conservation of this species in captivity, these programs are quite extensive and detailed in terms of the management of the species to be able to increase the number of copies so that at a given time it is viable the release of these in their natural habitat for restoration, it should be mentioned that the Mexican gray wolf is a species that has been culturally very important in the cosmovision of the indigenous peoples of northern Mexico. In spite of everything there is a strong attitude of rejection by the farmers to the reintroduction of wolves. So environmental education and management programs are of great importance, as well as the establishment of insurance for farmers in case their animals are victims of predation by wolves

Luis Emilio Barajas Bustamante, Jatnael Mejía SánchezJavier Ruiz Ledesma

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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ILLEGAL LOGGING AND PROTECTED FOREST AREAS IN MEXICO

The objective of this research is to analyze the negative impacts caused by illegal logging and the importance of implementing protected natural areas to conserve biodiversity in Mexico. The results show that illegal logging has a direct impact on forest resource degradation and the loss of forest- and rainforest-dependent plant and animal species, and directly affects legal timber production by occupying their market. Illegal logging accounts for 8% of deforestation, and according to the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (2016), illegal timber production represents 30% of the annual volume produced in the country. Faced with the damage caused by illegal logging in Mexico, protected natural areas have been established as a mechanism to preserve biodiversity in the country; there are several types of protected areas: federal, state, municipal, community, ejido and private, which are classified into 6 categories: national parks, biosphere reserves, areas of protection of flora and fauna, sanctuaries, areas of protection of natural resources and natural monuments. All of them add up to a total of 182 protected areas with an extension that goes from 84 to almost 2.5 million hectares, the largest one. It was concluded that control of illegal logging in Mexico is difficult due mainly to the lack of resources to implement proper forest and environmental law enforcement, since even protected natural areas suffer from illegal logging, but are a good strategy to conserve biodiversity.

Maribel López Camacho and Jesús Loera Martínez

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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PROGRAM MOSCAMED

The growing concern of the international community for environmental pollution, the loss of biodiversity and the gradual deterioration of ecosystems, promotes the search for alternatives in the management of pests that are supported in biorational principles with minimal collateral effects. Fruit flies are considered to be one of the most important commercial and quarantine pests internationally, which is why large scale phytosanitary programs are established for their control. Several authors conclude that the biological control by increase in fruit flies can be integrated with other combat methods, which reinforces the proposal that under certain ecological and social conditions, this type of control can be a conveniently eligible tool. (Montoya, P. and J. Cancino, 2004). Ceratitis capitata, Wied; was identified in 1975 in Guatemala and in 1976 it entered the southern border of Mexico, so jointly Mexico, USA and Guatemala, established the Moscamed Program for the eradication of the Mediterranean Fly through integrated pest management with state-of-the-art technology, based on the Sterile Insect Technique (TIE). From 1975 to 2014, Mexico and the United States contributed $ 1030 million dollars to the Program, of which more than half went to Guatemala. The „Cooperation Agreement between the Governments of the United States of America, Guatemala and Mexico for the Detection, Suppression and Eradication of the Mediterranean Fly and other Fruit Flies of Economic Importance“ is a tripartite agreement that extends its framework for action to other insects that damage the fruit. The Program is very successful and negotiations are currently underway to expand it to the Dominican Republic. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2018).

Yuritzi López Camargo, Javier Ruiz Ledesma

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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AJOLOTE: THE EMBLEMATIC MEXICAN AMPHIBIAN THREATENED

The ajolote is an amphibian endemic from the Valley of Mexico that currently lives on Xochimilco lake. It is a neotenic specie, which means that it retains characteristics of its larval stage when it has reached adulthood. It looks similar to a salamander that did not develop completely. Today, two subspecies of axolotls, the Ambystoma mexicanum and Ambystoma bombypellum, are on the red list in the category of Critically Endangered of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The IUCN warns that among the threat factors against the axolotl are the growth of poorly regulated tourism activity, which increases pollution in the Xochimilco lake, but also factors such as excessive exploitation for medicinal purposes, high urbanization since the fifties and the introduction of exotic species. We would like to talk about this important specie to show his important, but also create conscience about it, expose about how necessary is to keep this endemic amphibian and his natural habitat. It could be the most emblematic animal of Mexico. It has so many benefits but it has not been given the recognition it should. However, it is very important for all the biological characteristics it has, but also cultural as gastronomy and traditional Mexican medicine.

Yezenia Aguilar Castro, Adrian Cruz Lopez, Josué Omaña Perez

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL TRADE: TOWARDS A GREEN ECONOMY

Sustainable development has ceased to be a fad to become a necessity. In the early seventies, the process of economic growth and trade liberalization, in which, since the end of the Second World War, has been immersed in Western countries, came into crisis, the situation became evident capabilities, evenings until that moment. The present growth model had many levels of opulence and well-being unknown until then; the cost: negative impact on the environment. From that moment, a new issue arises outside the object of study of Economic Science: the relationship between economy and environment; Is pollution inherent, and therefore inevitable, in the process of economic growth? How are companies managed and business development and economic development in order to reduce the impacts of pollution? And what is the role of International Trade, within the alternative of sustainable economic development? Nowadays they are the measures that must incorporate to the strategies of public economic policy. This paper addresses this problem and the answer to the questions posed above, from the point of view of foreign trade.

Garcia Lemus Diana Evelyn, Santiago Estrada Isabel Cecilia

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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IMPORTANCE OF CORN (ZEA MAYS) FOR MEXICO

This article talks about the importance of corn (Zea mays) for Mexico, a plant completely domesticated by man, it is one of the most productive species and it can be subjected to different transformations. For Mexicans, corn is a fundamental element of identity. Maize is a crop of great presence in the country, it is a great input for livestock and to obtain many industrial products, corn is the most important agricultural crop for Mexico. Next, the diversity of races and varieties of corn will be presented, as well as the adaptations, uses and cultural manifestations that can be found today about corn. The richness in the genetic diversity of corn has constituted a strategic element for the agricultural and social development of the country, for which an analysis of the cultural importance that this has had over time is explained

Ariana Itzel Coronado Flores, Grande Gregorio Benigno

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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CONSERVATION CENTERS FOR WILDLIFE IN MEXICO

Mexico is home to about 10% of the wild species recorded in the world, many of them endemic: fifth place with the highest number of plant species, fourth in amphibians, second in mammals and first in reptiles. And although only more than 108,000 species in the country have been described: among them 864 species of reptiles, 528 species of mammals, 361 of amphibians and 1,800 species of butterflies, it is estimated that there could be millions that inhabit our soils, waters or other hidden sites. However, many species are constantly threatened or even worse are considered endangered species due to this, Mexico entered into the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), in 1991, it was committed to having Rescue and Rehabilitation Centers for Wild Species (CERERES), at which point the National Subprogram was created to support the regulation of collection and recovery centers for wild species. Wild flora and fauna continue to play a decisive role in the socio-economic development of many rural communities due to their potential to meet the growing demands for material and cultural goods. The objective of this study was to determine the potential for integral use of wildlife under the management units (UMAs) scheme and the creation of Ecoparks, bioparks and Wildlife Conservation and Research Centers (CIVS) in order to favor the sustainable use of wildlife through the promotion of non-conventional productive alternatives and the development of these centers.

Arturo Antonio García, Sergio Antonio Roblero Calvo

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY IN MEXICO

According to UNESCO, biodiversity or biological diversity is the variety of life forms on Earth, where, in Latin America and the Caribbean, they encounter ecosystems of global importance, including five of the ten countries with the greatest diversity on the planet (Brazil ,Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru), for this reason the importance of its conservation and protection. Through databases, citizen monitoring of species and early detection of fires, are projects that are carried out in Mexico for the protection of biodiversity with the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) .This document Its objective is to expose the impact of the use of technologies for the conservation of biodiversity in Mexico, seen from the benefits that its application has had. This work will be developed in three stages, which will include the transformation of biodiversity in Mexico by the use of technology, the second stage is constituted by the consequences of these transformations, and lastly, the development and advances of technology in conservation matter, serving technology as an alternative for the conservation of biodiversity in Mexico, because „the conservation of biodiversity is a common interest of all Humanity“. (Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992).

Dalia Nicte Sanchez Guevara

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE LACANDONA JUNGLE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES FOR THE INTERVENTION OF MAN

The Lacandona jungle is located in the state of Chiapas and is the region with the highest biodiversity in Mexico, comparable with localities in the Amazon, and the last refuge of several species, since in this area is the largest variety of species of flora, fauna and microorganisms. Its ecological functions are of the utmost importance because it participates in the maintenance of regional climatic stability and contributes to the ecological stability of the Usumacinta River and the wetlands of the coastal plain of Tabasco and Campeche. During the second half of the 20th century, migration from other regions of Chiapas and other states accelerated agricultural and forestry production, causing changes in land use and the dramatic dimension of the wooded area. Its main problems are illegal exploitation, clandestine logging, extensive agriculture, land invasion and illegal wildlife trafficking. This represents a severe conflict between conservation and human survival, because it involves a greater instance of the loss of biodiversity that is the elimination, elimination or extinction of all living beings such as animals, plants and ecosystems.

Karen Piña Hernández, Irving Francisco Páez Pulido

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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„PEJELAGARTO“, A FISH SPECIES OF TABASCO

The language of politics uses the word pejelagarto; his figure is taken as an allegory in the festivals of the towns; his name is mentioned in the songs and there is no lack of who uses it to call a sports team because it is so common in Tabasco to mention the name of this water animal. But about this species so appreciated by the locals of Tabasco, there is currently a latent concern. The investigators assure that it is in „danger of extinction“. Inclusive, the Secretariat of Social Development and Protection of the Environment (Sedespa) and the School of Biology of the Autonomous University of Tabasco (UJAT), which are large institutions in this state, support programs to preserve this aquatic animal. The pejelagarto is a freshwater fish, whose shape is distinguished from other fish by its elongated and pointed snout, with a row of small sharp teeth. The popularity of this species, whose scientific name is Lepidoseus viridis, considered prehistoric, has made it a state symbol. So much so that, in the shops of Villahermosa, capital of the state of Tabasco, his figure is found in different crafts. Also, some live specimens are exhibited in all their splendor inside large aquariums that adorn restaurants, schools and offices. The pigeon lizard reproduces in rivers and swamps, although mainly in lagoons. The most common way to capture it is by the chinchorro: a network that extends across the width of the small current arms. In addition, study centers such as UJAT and livestock authorities encourage breeding in breeding sites. Lagoons and marshes of the Tabasco municipalities of Nacajuca, Centro, Jonuta and Centla are the places where pejelagarto fishing takes place with greater intensity. They are the so-called intermediaries who market the product „fresh and raw“ in different markets of the 17 municipalities of the entity.

Flor de Abril Moscoso Mejía, González Sánchez Jesús

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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THE AXOLOTL: MEXICAN SYMBOL IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION

The axolotl is considered a Mexican symbol that unfortunately is in danger of extinction, is an endemic species of Xochimilco and according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the reasons why the axolotl is in danger are: the introduction of fish outside the region, the growth of the urban sprawl, human depredation, climate change and the poor quality of the water in the channels. The ajolote has been a very important animal for Mexican culture since pre-Hispanic times. The UNAM and the UAM through the CIBAC carry out various reproduction and conservation activities so as not to lose this endemic species from the lacustrine zone of Xochimilco. Among some of the measures are working together with the chinamperos of the area as well as the awareness of school groups. Although the axolotl is an emblematic animal of Mexico, the greatest advances in research into the regeneration properties of this amphibian have been achieved in foreign laboratories, where it has been possible to alter the amphibian gene to emulate it in humans and Thus, giving a solution to people with an amputated limb or even to regenerate organs, among other reasons, more to lose the species would be a disaster for Mexico and for science whose disappearance would have serious consequences for human beings because their regenerative tissues they are one of the keys for the creation of new human organs.

Yaserd Sanchez Meraz, Luisa Fernanda Palomino Berrones

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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LEGISLATIVE PROTECTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON FORESTS AND JUNGLES IN TROPICAL REGIONS BELONGING TO LATIN AMERICA

Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia and Peru, belong to the set of tropical regions of Latin America, in each country, there are different environmental problems, specifically, about forests and tropical forests that have a common problem: the deforestation that affects the flora and the fauna, for reasons of the infrastructure on the part of the government, guerilla gangs, exploitation of illegal mining. Each law was analyzed according to the countries already mentioned. Analyzing legislation, to identify solutions, their deficiencies or successes, what can be prevented and, in turn, the actions taken in the face of adversity.Taking into account the differences and similarities of each law and the influence that they have received from meetings and conventions in environmental law that have been taught and continue to be treated. The measures that countries choose in the moment of reaction to the problem. The existence of agreements between Latin American countries and global organizations in promoting protection in tropical regions. Highlighting together with the laws those practices that have contributed to the conservation, recovery and protection of the forests and jungles of the tropical regions.

Diego Oscar Banda Moreno

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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CONSERVATION OF ENDEMIC SPECIES IN MEXICO

Mexico is among the main countries with the greatest diversity of flora and fauna, in this sense, the importance of conserving the endemic species that inhabit the country will be addressed. The great biodiversity of the country is due to its geographical position, variety of climates and complex topography; these characteristics have provided different conditions, thus allowing the existence of a large number of animal and plant species. Currently Mexico is among the first countries in the lists of species as well as flora and fauna. Therefore, conserving this diversity is of vital importance for the protection and defense of endemic specimens in danger of extinction. Endemic species greatly complement the biological wealth of Mexico. The importance of the conservation of endemic species lies precisely in that their representation is limited to the place where they live, and that their disappearance would mean the loss of a unique part of biodiversity, this point is fundamental since it not only threatens a region but also the whole world. Currently, it is recognized that the main threats to biodiversity, both in Mexico and in the world, are the change in land use (due to the expansion of the agricultural and urban frontier), the growth of infrastructure (road construction, networks electricity and dams), forest fires, overexploitation of natural resources, contamination, illegal traffic, and, more recently, global climate change.

Alva Nely Rivera Ramírez, Anahí Sánchez Cerón

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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THE TECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO THE RESCUE OF THE SPECIES AT DANGER OF EXINCTION

Unfortunately, hundreds of plant and animal species have disappeared due to various factors that were not controlled at the time, which have provided this situation. The loss of species is regrettable both for biodiversity and for the balance of ecosystems leading to multiple problems. Nowadays many species are in danger of extinction and in many ways they seek to change this situation. However, this task is not easy, it takes a lot of effort and the participation of society. Given the difficulty of rescuing the species, it is necessary to use tools that make it easier for us to reduce the problem. Technology today has become essential for all our activities as human beings, but this can also be applied to the help of living beings, especially those species that are in danger of extinction. As an example, some countries have developed strategies that include the application of technology to perform the task.

Karla Mayra Gutiérrez Salas, Lorena Rivera Rivera

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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ANALYSIS OF APPLIED STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGY INOVATIONS AS FACTORS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY IN MEXICO

In Mexico as in the world, the incorporation of strategies focused on the preservation of biodiversity is literally of vital importance for the conservation of the species that inhabit our ecosystems. To achieve this important challenge, it requires innovative tools that allow us to solve the problems that threaten the wildlife that lives in them. Therefore the technology is a very important factor and we should pay special attention to it, for the reason that currently there is significant development in this area and therefore it becomes an essential tool for the care of habitats. Techniques such as the use of electronic devices like surveillance cameras placed in strategic areas for the reduction of illegal hunting, heat sensors to generate statistical records of fauna, monitoring collars on animal species to prevent them from being susceptible to risks and even the use of social networks as a means of raising awareness for the protection of biodiversity, these are some of the current activities carried out in our country. Therefore, an analysis of these strategies and technological innovations and their impact on the conservation of biodiversity will be addressed.

Jesus Rodríguez Soto, Pablo Antony González Ortiz

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

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TEPORINGO (ROMEROLAGUS DIAZI), AN ENDEMIC SPECIES IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION

The conservation and management of biological diversity faces formidable challenges in today‘s world. The uncontrolled growth of the population, the bad distribution and excessive exploitation of natural resources, is rapidly changing the face of the earth, causing many species to be in danger of extinction. The objective of this research was to assess the importance of the „Conejo Teporingo“, an endemic species from Mexico that is found exclusively in some areas of Mexican territory comprised of grasslands and pine and oak forests of the Nevado de Toluca, Popocatépetl, Iztaccíhuatl, Pelado , and Tláloc. This research was based on informative foundations, with descriptive methodology, being non-experimental, the main informative and redundancy texts were examined regarding the importance of this species in the country, as well as the importance of its conservation and the measures of preservation in relation to the risk of extinction of the rabbit teporingo, in addition the consequences that would have their possible disappearance will be exposed.

Mayra Rodriguez Venegas

Universidad Autonoma Chapingo

LIST OF POSTERS

Adam M., Lehejček J., Jůnek T., Romportl D. - Keep the cameras running! Why we need a camera trap database? ......................................... 29 Bernátková A., Paříková A. - Ecological factors driving foraging and activity of Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus) in páramo and forest ecosystems in Southern Ecuador ................................................................................................................................................... 30 Blažej L. - Are exceptions really exceptional? Biodiversity (un)protection in Czech practice.............................................................................................31 Brobbey S.M., Verner V. - Are women’s perceptions on Xanthosoma sagittifolium as a neglected and underutilized: Implications for food security in Ghana .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Doli A., Hlaváčková P. - Conservation and protection of Balkan Lynx (Lynx lynx balcanicus) for the development of sustainable turism in cross border cooperation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Kalitová J., Miřejovská M., Fedorová T. - Greater Cane Rat Market Survey in Ghana ................................................................................................ 34

Hammond M.E. - Forests in Ghana-Ecosystem-Based Strategies and Climate Change Mitigation ........................................................................ 35

Hoová T.T., Kolářová M., Tyšer L., Soukup J. - A comparison of weed sampling methods on arable land ............................................................. 36

Jungová M., Hejcman M. - Temperature influence on germination of Rumex alpinus and Rumex obtusifolius ...................................................... 37

Kadlecová M., Vojík M., Berchová-Bímová K. - Evaluation of knotweed glyphosate control effectiveness ............................................................. 38

Kassahun T., Bender S., Nwaogu CH. - Wetlands of Lake Tana Biosphere Reserve: For people and nature ........................................................ 39

Kosová M. - Which traditional plant food product is the most preferred by tourists in Cambodia?.......................................................................... 40

Kubátová G. et al. Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic - Project LIFE České středohoří .............................................................. 41

Kysilková K., Holec J., Soukup J. - Influence of the type of marginal habitat on plant species richness on arable land ....................................... 42

Maicher, V. et al. - African forest elephant as a keystone in forming and maintaining Lepidoptera biodiversity on Mount Cameroon ................. 43

Marfo T.D., Vranova V. - Variation of soils properties across Forest - Agricultural Field Ecotones of SLP Masaryk Forest Kritinyin the Czech Republic ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

Matula et al. - The effects of tree diversity and composition on the diversity of soil invertebrates and understory plants: Implication for forest management in Central Europe ..................................................................................................................................................... 45

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Musilová Z. et al. - Importance of Natura 2000 sites for wintering waterbirds............................................................................................................. 46

Needham T. - Immunocastration and it’s potential for reproductive control in wildlife ................................................................................................ 47

Neštický V. et al. - Leopard monitoring in a private conservancy in southern Namibia .............................................................................................. 48

Novák J., Hendrychová M. - Effect of succession areas on artificial bird nests predation on the reclaimed post-mining area ............................. 49

Novoa A., Moodley D., Pyšek P. - Biological invasions: Moving towards an interdisciplinary science ...................................................................... 50

Nwaogu Ch., Nwankwoala H. - Effects of human-induced landscape changes on biodiversity conservation of soil and plants in different land-use, southern Nigeria .............................................................................................................................................................................. 51

Palivcová et al. - Effects of military-caused disturbances on arthropod communities in the Brdy Mts. ................................................................... 52

Řeháková M. - Preliminary Observations of Infant Ontogeny in the Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) and the First Description of Play Behaviour and its Ontogeny in Tarsiers. ................................................................................................................... 53

Singh S. - Effect of hypoxia on Thermal performance on terrestrial isopods (Porcellio Scaber) ................................................................................ 54

Stejskal J. et al. - First White Rhino Embryo Produced in vitro Enhances Chances for Survival of the Northern White Rhinoceros .................... 55

Stoklasová L., Hejcmanová P. - Macro- and microminerals in blood, hair, and faeces of the critically endangered Western Derby elands in Senegal ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

Štefanská et al. Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic - Migration corridors for large mammals in Czech Republic, achived goals and future perspectives ............................................................................................................................................................................. 57

Švejcarová T. et al. - Taxonomic revision of the genus Gracula in the island of Sumatra and the southwest located islands ............................... 58

Ticháčková M. - The migration pattern of the Eurasian Crane population breeding in Czech Republic .................................................................. 59

Zemanová B., Hájková P., Vinkler M. - National Animal Genetic Bank of the Czech Republic – source of material for genetic diversity conservation ................................................................................................................................................... 60

LIST OF POSTERS

Ambrocio A.H., Jesus C.S.F. - JAGUAR, A FELINE IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION ..................................................................................................61 Arraceli B.C., María O.M.K. - THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE INCIDENCE MAN IN THE MANGROVES ..................................................62

Bustamante L.E.B. et al. - MEXICAN WOLF, A SPECIES IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION ............................................................................63

Camacho M.L., Martínez J.L. - ILLEGAL LOGGING AND PROTECTED FOREST AREAS IN MEXICO .......................................................64

Camargo Y.L., Ledesma J.R. - PROGRAM MOSCAMED ..........................................................................................................................65

Castro Y.A. et al. - AJOLOTE: THE EMBLEMATIC MEXICAN AMPHIBIAN THREATENED .........................................................................66

Evelyn G.L.D., Cecilia S.E.I. - SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL TRADE: TOWARDS A GREEN ECONOMY ..............................................67

Flores A.I.C., Benigno G.G. - IMPORTANCE OF CORN (ZEA MAYS) FOR MEXICO ..................................................................................68

García A.A., Calvo S.A.R. - CONSERVATION CENTRES FOR WILDLIFE IN MEXICO ................................................................................69

Guevara D.N.S. - TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY IN MEXICO ...............................................................70

Hernández K.P., Pulido I.F.P. -THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE LACANDONA JUNGLE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES FOR THE INTERVENTION OF MAN. .........................................................................................................................................................71

Mejía, F.A.M., Jesús G.S. - „PEJELAGARTO“, A FISH SPECIES OF TABASCO .......................................................................................72

Meraz Y.S., Berrones L.F.P. - THE AXOLOTL: MEXICAN SYMBOL IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION .............................................................73

Moreno D.O.B. - LEGISLATIVE PROTECTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON FORESTS AND JUNGLES IN TROPICAL REGIONS BELONGING TO LATIN AMERICA ............................................................................................................................................................74

Ramírez A.N.R., Cerón A.S. - CONSERVATION OF ENDEMIC SPECIES IN MEXICO ...............................................................................75

Salas K.M.G., Rivera L.R. - THE TECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO THE RESCUE OF THE SPECIES AT DANGER OF EXINCTION .................76

Soto J.R., Ortiz P.A.G. - ANALYSIS OF APPLIED STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AS FACTORS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY IN MEXICO ......................................................................................................................................... 77

Venegas M.R. - TEPORINGO (ROMEROLAGUS DIAZI), AN ENDEMIC SPECIES IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION ................................................. 78

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Title: Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference

Publisher: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Editors: Matyáš Adam & Dana Adamová

Intended for: For conference participants

Design: Bantu Design, s.r.o.

Number of pages: 82

Year of publishing: 2018

ISBN: 978-80-213-2875-4

BOOK of ABSTRACTS

International GBCC 2018 Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference5th

September 25-26, 2018Prague, Czech Republic

BOOK of ABSTRACTS

International GBCC 2018 Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference5th

September 25-26, 2018Prague, Czech Republic