A comparison of mammals community between lowland dipterocarp forests and fruit orchards

Omar, Nur Syazlina (2024) A comparison of mammals community between lowland dipterocarp forests and fruit orchards. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Forest patches are becoming more isolated and dispersed because of human encroachment and growing forest fragmentation. Agroforestry has been hailed as a sustainable way for the agricultural industry to produce crops, connect forest sections, and give wildlife alternate habitats outside of protected areas. The purpose of this preliminary survey was to assess the mammal assemblages found in the lowland dipterocarp forest (Angsi Forest Reserve) and agroforestry orchard in Rembau, Pahang. A total of 198 animal images were captured by the 44 camera trappings deployed across the forest and the agroforestry fruit orchard study sites. From the images, 15 mammal species were identified with 13 species recorded in the Angsi Forest Reserve and 8 species in the agroforestry orchard. However, the findings demonstrate that forest specialists that are sensitive to disturbance can also be supported by less intensively maintained agroforest, such as agroforestry orchards. In order to support sustainable agriculture and promote mammal diversity, future biodiversity data in agroforests will be integrated into agricultural management methods.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Depositing User:	Ms. ROHANA ALIAS
Date Deposited:	14 May 2024 07:19
Last Modified:	14 May 2024 07:19
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1788

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