Being a prolix, loose and, some of my more strait-laced interlocuters would say, some timelouche user of the english language, which is my second language, and probably more nearly my third language should one count my toddleresque babu-taught Bahasa, I don't
mind accurate and terse language in information-rich abstracts such as this one.
The thing that I am curious about is this: are IBAs demarcated in such a way as to be sufficient unto themselves for bird species survival?
Or are they more in the nature of places where lots of interesting birds occur?
Further, being especially bird species rich, are they more likely to be in ecotones rather than in ecoystems?
Finally, there can be little doubt that the most expeditious way to ensure local biodiversity survival in much of South-east Asia is to ensure that there is a quid in it for both the authorities and the locals.
My practical suggestion would be to establish a formal accreditation process.
It might be based on: bird knowledge, appropriate non-consumptive behaviours, incorporate environmental messages in the screeds, co-operation with local wildlife authorities, and co-operation with local tourism bodies and local land owners.
After all, avitours are like everything else: competitive business enterprises in a market economy. They mostly market through word of mouth and on the web but there is nothing quite like the badge of couth from the nation's premier bird body.
regards
Con
On 31/12/2015 5:21 PM, David Rees wrote:
This thing seems to be sadly typical of the turgid prose that gets written these day in the name of 'science'. Bird watching done in a responsible manner can provide a good source of income for local people providing accommodation, meals, transport,
guiding services, assess to special places on private land etc.etc. I'm sure many of us would not wander in small town inland Australia and spend money there if it was not for the promise of a good bird or three.
I am always impressed by the level of enterprise you see among private landholders in NZ in this regard.
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