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Title
Occurrence of Wildlife and Hunting Activities in Imam Sahib, Aye Khanum and Darqad Wetlands, Afghanistan, December 2007.
Author(s)
Ostrowski, S., A.M. Rajabi and H. Noori.
Abstract
The turgai forest of Afganistan's northern wetlands, with its poplar and willow trees, various shrub and grass communities, is a keystone ecosystem and is home to many resident and migratory species. However, it is becoming an increasingly rare habitat due to extensive fuelwood collection, infrastructure development and water diversion. Hunting of wildlife is also a major threat in this region. To discover more about these hunting practices and document wildlife presence, the WCS Ecosystem Health Team conducted questionnaire investigations and wildlife surveys in the wetlands of Imam Sahib, Aye Khanum and Darqad during winter 2007. Interesting results were obtained which have allowed a direct comparison between the three sites. The Team's report is available here.
Keywords
Amu Darya, Imam Sahib, Aye Khanum, Darqad, Kunduz, Takhar, hunting, wildlife presence, Turgai, riverine habitat, questionnaire survey, wetland ecosystem, migratory species, wintering species, Bactrian deer, waterbirds
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