2018 Fiscal Year Annual Research Report
High resolution species distribution model for conservation planning of critically endangered mammal
| Project/Area Number |
18H06496
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Institution | Kyoto University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2018-08-24 – 2020-03-31
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| Keywords | Ecological modeling / Machine learning / Remote sensing / Spatial analysis / Wildlife corridor |
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| Outline of Annual Research Achievements |
The meetings for community-based mapping with local people were conducted in main villages in the targeted critically endangered mammal landscape in Central Vietnam. The indirect observation data of the species distribution were collected thoroughly by using participatory GIS. The detailed base maps of the study area were acquired. By overlaying the community-based mapping data with the high-resolution layers of environmental variables, habitat characteristics and distribution determinants of the species were identified. The preliminary results show that several isolated forest fragments on the mountainous area of Hue-Quang Nam landscape and forests along the border between Central Vietnam and Laos had the highest potential for the distribution of the targeted critically endangered mammal.
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| Current Status of Research Progress |
Current Status of Research Progress
2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.
Reason
Although this project was approved late last year, the field survey was conducted as scheduled. The input data were collected and processed steadily and promptly. The proposed high-resolution species distribution model has been partly developed. Some of the results were presented in an international symposium. Based on these achievements, it can be concluded that the project progress has been made well in general.
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| Strategy for Future Research Activity |
The proposed high-resolution species distribution model will be fully developed. The resultant model will be used to predict the spatial species distribution of the targeted critically endangered mammal. This project will facilitate the identification of existing and potential biological corridors between protected areas and areas prioritized for landscape conservation. I will present and publish the results at a reputable international conference and peer-review scientific journal. I also collaborate with local stakeholders to develop solutions and policies for biodiversity conservation.
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