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Status of land birds on selected islands in the Ha'apai group, Kingdom of Tonga
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Steadman, David W.

1998
Based on fieldwork in 1995 and 1996, I assess the distribution, relative abundance, and habitat requirements of indigenous species of land birds on 13 islands in the Ha'apai Group, Kingdom of Tonga. Among the islands visited, primary forest still exists only on the large (46.6 km2), hi~h (558 m) volcanic island ofTofua. Vegetation on the 12 smaller (0.15-13.3 km ), lower (6-45 m) islands is dominated by a mosaic of active and abandoned agricultural plots, nearly all with an overstory of coconut trees. Because of cultivation practices, very little of this vegetation is reverting to secondary forest. Of the 15 resident species ofland birds that survive on these islands, nine are widespread and at least locally common within Ha'apai, although only four (Gallirallus philippensis, Ptilinopus porphyraceus, Halcyon chloris, Aplonis tabuensis) certainly or probably occur nowadays on all 13 islands. Three species (Gallicolumba stairii, Ptilinopus perousii, Clytorhynchus vitiensis) are extirpated or extremely rare on all islands surveyed except Tofua. Overall species richness and abundance of land birds are much greater on Tofua than on the other islands. This difference may be due more to the presence of primary forest on Tofua than to Tofua's greater area and elevation.
Distribution, relative abundance, and habitat relationships of landbirds in the Vava'u group, Kingdom of Tonga / by David W. Steadman and Freifield, Holly B.
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Freifield, Holly B.

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Steadman, David W.

1998
We assessed the distribution, relative abundance, and habitat preferences of the 12 indigenous, resident species of landbirds that survive in the Vava‘u Group, Kingdom of Tonga. We surveyed 16 islands, 10 of which are previously unmentioned in ornithological literature. The islands vary in land area (0.02-96 kn?), habitat composition, elevation (20- 215 m), and distance (O-lo.1 km) from the largest island of ‘Uta Vavdu. We conducted point counts along transects on 14 of the islands, and placed each count location into one of five habitat categories. Of the 11 species of landbirds that are widespread and at least locally common, 7 (Purple-capped Fruit-Dove Ptilinopus porphyraceus, Pacific Pigeon Ducula pacijca, Common Barn-Owl Tyto alba, White-rumped Swiftlet Collocalia spodiopygia, Collared Kingfisher Halcyon chloris, Polynesian Tiiller Lalage maculosa, Polynesian Starling Aplonis tabuensis) certainly or probably occur on each of the 16 islands. One species (West Polynesian Ground-Dove Gallicolumba stairii) is extremely rare (one small population on one island). Three species that we did not record (Many-colored Fruit-Dove Ptilinopus perousii, Blue-crowned Lorikeet Vini australis, Fiji Shrikebill Clytorhynchus vitiensis) probably have been extirpated from Vava‘u. The species richness and relative abundance of landbirds on islands in Vava‘u are affected more by deforestation and other human activities than by island area, elevation, or isolation.
The Radiological Situation at the Atolls of Mururoa and Fangataufa Technical Report - Volume 4: Releases to the biosphere of radionuclides from underground nuclear weapon tests at the atolls
Biodiversity Conservation
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IAEA-MFTR-4 (International Advisory Committee (Working Group 4)))

1998
Between 1966 and 1996, France conducted 193 'experiences nucleaires' (nuclear experiments — a term used by the French authorities to include the full testing of nuclear weapons and the conduct of certain safety trials) above and beneath the atolls of Mururoa and Fangataufa in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. All French testing ceased on 27 January 1996. Before the completion of the last series of tests the Government of France requested the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to conduct a study to assess the radiological impact of the tests. The IAEA agreed to carry out a study — the Study of the Radiological Situation at the Atolls of Mururoa and Fangataufa — for the purpose of ascertaining whether, as a consequence of the tests, radiological hazards exist now or will exist in the future, and making recommendations on the form, scale and duration of any monitoring, remedial action or follow-up action that might be required. An International Advisory Committee (IAC) was convened by the Director General of the IAEA to provide scientific direction and guidance to the IAEA in the conduct of the Study and to prepare a report on the Study's findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Independent State of Papua New Guinea No. 48 of 1998 an act entitled Fisheries Management Act 1998
Biodiversity Conservation
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1998
Being an Act to provide for and give to the National Goals and Directive Principles and in particular to promote the management and sustainable development of fisheries, and for related purposes, MADE by the National Parliament to come into operation in accordance with a notice in the National Gazette by the Head of State, acting with, and in accordance with, the advice of the Minister.
Tusi Taiala mo le Pulea ma le Va'aia Lelei o I'a ma Figota o le Afioaga o Fasitoo-Tai
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Samoa Fisheries Division

1998
Fishing in Coastal Biodiversity is essential for food security , especially in rural areas . In many communities , they do not value the management and control good resources and the marine environment . Making and using such Fishing modern- to-date with mask , nets and hurry microfilm information easier and more fish but reduce the economic hazards. ZERO Some development projects have been damaged and destroyed large areas and sea creature such as: - the buried part of the coastal areas and coastal areas for ground- new ( Field ) ; fishing inappropriate as fanai'a , Guinea alcohol , drugs and faamo'a / shots . excessive cut down trees along rivers and forests
Tusi Taiala mo le Pulea ma le Va'aia Lelei o I'a ma Figota o le Afioaga o Matautu Faleapuna
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Samoa Fisheries Division

1998
Fishing in Samoa is very important because one of the ways to achieve food security, particularly in communities and rural areas. Many communities do not value the care of economy and the marine environment. Making and using such fishing non-time-or-now, there respirators, nets and hurry microfilm, and drugs that would ease and a lot of fish, but can cause serious harm to the marine environment and its economy. The implementation of projects on the gatifale, damaged several facilities fish and seafood, especially the millions of species of marine wildlife. The program of conservation of the marine environment, starting from the Office of Fisheries in the year 1995. The purpose of the program is to foster the economic development of the coastal areas, and protect the environment. The proceedings of the program, including the resolution and the construction of a Manuals. The Manual, which is imprinted on the strategies the Community Office Fisheries
Tusi Taiala mo le Pulea ma le Va'aia Lelei o I'a ma Figota o le Afioaga o Saoluafata
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Samoa Fisheries Division

1998
The decrease in fish and seafood locally from numerous different reasons . Some of these reasons including; buried parts of the coast for ground- new ( field ) the fishery the psychological need of marine glide The use of fishing -than- necessary and experiences from storms ( Val 1990 Val 1991 , Heather 2004) past
Fuafuaga Faataatitia mo le Va'aia Lelei o I'a ma Figota a le Afio'aga o Solosolo
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Samoa Fisheries Division

1998
This plan of the marine environment and the Spy Good Fish and Seafood , by gender , by oddity Women, especially the glory of the Lord Village Village Handkerchief , with the support of the Fisheries Department , The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Tusi Taiala mo le Pulea ma le Va'aia Lelei o I'a ma Figota o le Afioaga o Vailoa Aleipata
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Samoa Fisheries Division

1998
The decrease in fish and seafood locally from numerous different reasons . Some of these reasons including ;buried parts of the coast for ground- new ( field ) the fishery the psychological need of marine glide use of fishery by- fit and experiences from storms ( Val 1990 Val 1991 , Heather 2004) past.
Tusi Taiala mo le Pulea ma le Va'aia Lelei o I'a ma Figota o le Gataifale o le Afioaga o Vailuutai
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Samoa Fisheries Division

1998
This plan of the marine environment and the Spy Better fish and seafood , prepared by Lord and of the Community of Fagae'e with The support of the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF ) and the Help Scheme of the Government of Australia ( AUS Aid ).

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