Impacts of Deforestation on Forest Raptors and Conservation Strategies

Regina C. Y. Liu

2024

Abstract

Forests are critical ecosystems that support diverse biodiversity and provide essential ecosystem services. However, rampant deforestation primarily driven by human activities threatens these ecosystems and the species that depend on them. This paper specifically addresses the impact of deforestation on forest raptors, a group highly vulnerable due to their dependence on forest environments for nesting and prey. By synthesizing findings from twelve studies across neotropical, temperate, and boreal forests, this review highlights the dire consequences of deforestation, including the loss of prey and nesting sites, which critically endanger these avian predators. Additionally, the paper evaluates two potential conservation strategies: the use of eucalypt forests as alternative habitats and the implementation of artificial nests, discussing their effectiveness and limitations in preserving raptor populations and biodiversity. Furthermore, the study considers the adaptive behaviors of raptors in response to changing forest landscapes, suggesting potential resilience mechanisms that could be supported through targeted conservation efforts. It also addresses the policy implications of these findings, advocating for stronger legislative measures to protect critical habitats. Finally, the paper calls for more collaborative research initiatives that integrate ecological, socio-economic, and cultural perspectives to enhance conservation strategies for forest raptors and other wildlife impacted by deforestation.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Liu R. (2024). Impacts of Deforestation on Forest Raptors and Conservation Strategies. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE; ISBN 978-989-758-776-4, SciTePress, pages 35-40. DOI: 10.5220/0013844200004914

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icree24,
author={Regina Liu},
title={Impacts of Deforestation on Forest Raptors and Conservation Strategies},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE},
year={2024},
pages={35-40},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013844200004914},
isbn={978-989-758-776-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE
TI - Impacts of Deforestation on Forest Raptors and Conservation Strategies
SN - 978-989-758-776-4
AU - Liu R.
PY - 2024
SP - 35
EP - 40
DO - 10.5220/0013844200004914
PB - SciTePress