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= Site characteristics =
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Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary (KARN) is located in southeastern Thailand, adjacent to Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary to the east (BirdLife International 2021). The site was established in 1977 and initially covered 108 sq. km; the sanctuary was then enlarged to 1,030 sq.km in 1992 and to 1,079 sq. km in 2001 (Phoonjampa et al. 2011). The climate of KARN is largely influenced by seasonal monsoons. The topography of KARN is characterized by lowlands and low hills divided by large streams (BirdLife International 2021). The site was designated as an Important Bird Area in 2004 (BirdLife International 2021). KARN has a wide diversity of bird species and also supports three globally near-threatened species: Siamese Fireback, Great Hornbill, and Moustached Hawk (BirdLife International 2021). It is also a wintering site for the globally threatened Silver Oriole, ''Oriolus mellianus''. In addition to pileated gibbons, other mammals species of conservation concern found at the site include Asian elephants, tigers, Asian golden cat, banteng, northern pig-tailed macaques, and fishing cats (BirdLife International 2021).
Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary (KARN) is located in southeastern Thailand, adjacent to Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary to the east ([[#R00854|BirdLife International 2021]]). The site was established in 1977 and initially covered 108 sq. km; the sanctuary was then enlarged to 1,030 sq.km in 1992 and to 1,079 sq. km in 2001 ([[#R00855|Phoonjampa et al. 2011]]). The climate of KARN is largely influenced by seasonal monsoons. The topography of KARN is characterized by lowlands and low hills divided by large streams ([[#R00854|BirdLife International 2021]]). The site was designated as an Important Bird Area in 2004 ([[#R00854|BirdLife International 2021]]). KARN has a wide diversity of bird species and also supports three globally near-threatened species: Siamese Fireback, Great Hornbill, and Moustached Hawk ([[#R00854|BirdLife International 2021]]). It is also a wintering site for the globally threatened Silver Oriole, ''Oriolus mellianus''. In addition to pileated gibbons, other mammals species of conservation concern found at the site include Asian elephants, tigers, Asian golden cat, banteng, northern pig-tailed macaques, and fishing cats ([[#R00854|BirdLife International 2021]]).


'''Table 1. Basic site information for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary'''
'''Table 1. Basic site information for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary'''
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= Ape status =
= Ape status =


A 2011 study found that gibbon density was significantly different between areas with different logging/protection histories (Phoonjampa et al. 2011). In areas protected since 1977 density was almost three times higher than in the areas protected since 1992 (1.96 groups/km2 vs. 0.77 groups/km2 on average).
A 2011 study found that gibbon density was significantly different between areas with different logging/protection histories ([[#R00855|Phoonjampa et al. 2011]]). In areas protected since 1977 density was almost three times higher than in the areas protected since 1992 (1.96 groups/km2 vs. 0.77 groups/km2 on average).


'''Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary'''
'''Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary'''
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|Khao Ang Ru Nai Wildlife Sanctuary
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|Fixed point triangulation
|Fixed point triangulation
|Phoonjampa et al. 2011
|[[#R00855|Phoonjampa et al. 2011]]
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= Threats =
= Threats =


Forest disturbance is known to have a significant impact on gibbons; forest areas with higher levels of disturbance (very patchy, more exotic tree plantations, and few emergent trees) had lower pileated gibbon density (Phoonjampa et al. 2011). The relatively low gibbon density in the wider landscape at the site is likely a result from past selective logging, clearance of forest and agricultural expansion, and human settlements (Phoonjampa et al. 2011).
Forest disturbance is known to have a significant impact on gibbons; forest areas with higher levels of disturbance (very patchy, more exotic tree plantations, and few emergent trees) had lower pileated gibbon density ([[#R00855|Phoonjampa et al. 2011]]). The relatively low gibbon density in the wider landscape at the site is likely a result from past selective logging, clearance of forest and agricultural expansion, and human settlements ([[#R00855|Phoonjampa et al. 2011]]).


'''Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary'''
'''Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary'''
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|2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops
|2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops
|Present (unknown severity)
|Present (unknown severity)
|Agricultural encroachment (BirdLife International 2021).
|Agricultural encroachment ([[#R00854|BirdLife International 2021]]).
|Ongoing (2021)
|Ongoing (2021)
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|4.1 Roads & railroads
|4.1 Roads & railroads
|Medium (30-70% of population affected)
|Medium (30-70% of population affected)
|Throughout most of the site, gibbons avoid areas closer to roads, likely due to easier access for hunters and higher forest disturbance (Phoonjampa et al. 2011).
|Throughout most of the site, gibbons avoid areas closer to roads, likely due to easier access for hunters and higher forest disturbance ([[#R00855|Phoonjampa et al. 2011]]).
|Ongoing (2011)
|Ongoing (2011)
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|5.3 Logging & wood harvesting
|5.3 Logging & wood harvesting
|High (more than 70% of population affected)
|High (more than 70% of population affected)
|Lower gibbon densities in parts of the sanctuary that had been more recently logged (Phoonjampa et al. 2011).
|Lower gibbon densities in parts of the sanctuary that had been more recently logged ([[#R00855|Phoonjampa et al. 2011]]).
|Ongoing (2011)
|Ongoing (2011)
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= References =
= References =


BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Khao Ang Ru Nai. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/12/2021.
<span id="R00854"></span>BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Khao Ang Ru Nai. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/12/2021.


Phoonjampa, R., Koenig, A., Brockelman, W. Y., Borries, C., Gale, G. A., Carroll, J. P., & Savini, T. (2011). Pileated gibbon density in relation to habitat characteristics and post‐logging forest recovery. Biotropica, 43(5), 619-627.
<span id="R00855"></span>Phoonjampa, R., Koenig, A., Brockelman, W. Y., Borries, C., Gale, G. A., Carroll, J. P., & Savini, T. (2011). Pileated Gibbon Density in Relation to Habitat Characteristics and Post-logging Forest Recovery. ''Biotropica'', 43(5), 619-627. [https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7429.2010.00743.x doi:10.1111/j.1744-7429.2010.00743.x]






'''Page created by: '''APES Atlas Team''' Date:''' 2021-12-29
'''Page created by: '''APES Atlas Team''' Date:''' 2021-12-29

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Summary

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  • Pileated gibbons (Hylobates pileatus) are present in Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The population size is unknown.
  • The gibbon population trend is unknown.
  • The site has a total size of 1,079 km².
  • Key threats to gibbons are human encroachment and expansion of land for agriculture, leading to forest disturbance.
  • Conservation activities are not documented.

Site characteristics

Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary (KARN) is located in southeastern Thailand, adjacent to Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary to the east (BirdLife International 2021). The site was established in 1977 and initially covered 108 sq. km; the sanctuary was then enlarged to 1,030 sq.km in 1992 and to 1,079 sq. km in 2001 (Phoonjampa et al. 2011). The climate of KARN is largely influenced by seasonal monsoons. The topography of KARN is characterized by lowlands and low hills divided by large streams (BirdLife International 2021). The site was designated as an Important Bird Area in 2004 (BirdLife International 2021). KARN has a wide diversity of bird species and also supports three globally near-threatened species: Siamese Fireback, Great Hornbill, and Moustached Hawk (BirdLife International 2021). It is also a wintering site for the globally threatened Silver Oriole, Oriolus mellianus. In addition to pileated gibbons, other mammals species of conservation concern found at the site include Asian elephants, tigers, Asian golden cat, banteng, northern pig-tailed macaques, and fishing cats (BirdLife International 2021).

Table 1. Basic site information for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary

Species Hylobates pileatus
Area 1,079 km²
Coordinates Lat: 13.207217 , Lon: 101.710734
Type of site Protected area (Wildlife Sanctuary)
Habitat types Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, Wetlands (lakes, rivers, streams, bogs, marshes)
Type of governance

Types of sites Governance types Habitat types

Ape status

A 2011 study found that gibbon density was significantly different between areas with different logging/protection histories (Phoonjampa et al. 2011). In areas protected since 1977 density was almost three times higher than in the areas protected since 1992 (1.96 groups/km2 vs. 0.77 groups/km2 on average).

Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary

Species Year Total number groups (95% CI) Density ​​[groups/km²​] (95% CI) Total number indiv. (95% CI) Area Method Source Comments A.P.E.S. database ID
Hylobates pileatus 2007-2008 1.61 (range 0-3.66) Khao Ang Ru Nai Wildlife Sanctuary Fixed point triangulation Phoonjampa et al. 2011

Sampling methods Analytical frameworks

Threats

Forest disturbance is known to have a significant impact on gibbons; forest areas with higher levels of disturbance (very patchy, more exotic tree plantations, and few emergent trees) had lower pileated gibbon density (Phoonjampa et al. 2011). The relatively low gibbon density in the wider landscape at the site is likely a result from past selective logging, clearance of forest and agricultural expansion, and human settlements (Phoonjampa et al. 2011).

Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary

Category Specific threats Threat level Description Year of threat
2 Agriculture & aquaculture 2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops Present (unknown severity) Agricultural encroachment (BirdLife International 2021). Ongoing (2021)
4 Transportation & service corridors 4.1 Roads & railroads Medium (30-70% of population affected) Throughout most of the site, gibbons avoid areas closer to roads, likely due to easier access for hunters and higher forest disturbance (Phoonjampa et al. 2011). Ongoing (2011)
5 Biological resource use 5.3 Logging & wood harvesting High (more than 70% of population affected) Lower gibbon densities in parts of the sanctuary that had been more recently logged (Phoonjampa et al. 2011). Ongoing (2011)

Threats

Conservation activities

Challenges

Table 5. Challenges reported for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary

Challenges Specific challenges Source Year(s)
Not reported

Challenges

Enablers

Table 6. Enablers reported for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary

Enablers Specific enablers Source Year(s)
1 Site management
2 Resources and capacity
3 Engaged community
4 Institutional support
5 Ecological context
6 Safety and stability

Enablers

Research activities

Documented behaviours

Table 7. Behaviours documented for Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary

Category Behavior Observation type Prevalence Observation dates Source Habituation Species Comment
Not reported

Behaviours

Exposure to climate change impacts

External links

References

BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Khao Ang Ru Nai. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/12/2021.

Phoonjampa, R., Koenig, A., Brockelman, W. Y., Borries, C., Gale, G. A., Carroll, J. P., & Savini, T. (2011). Pileated Gibbon Density in Relation to Habitat Characteristics and Post-logging Forest Recovery. Biotropica, 43(5), 619-627. doi:10.1111/j.1744-7429.2010.00743.x


Page created by: APES Atlas Team Date: 2021-12-29