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Dong Khanthung is located in southern Laos. The site contains a wide variety of habitats, such as lowland/semi-evergreen forest, dry dipterocarp/mixed dipterocarp forest, pine forest and wetlands. The site is rich in species diversity due to the variety of habitats. Although the site is considerably degraded, many wildlife species inhabit the areas, especially forest birds, water birds, and large birds (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). An Important Bird Area (IBA; BirdLife International 2022) was declared within Dong Khanthung in 2003. | Dong Khanthung is located in southern Laos. The site contains a wide variety of habitats, such as lowland/semi-evergreen forest, dry dipterocarp/mixed dipterocarp forest, pine forest and wetlands. The site is rich in species diversity due to the variety of habitats. Although the site is considerably degraded, many wildlife species inhabit the areas, especially forest birds, water birds, and large birds ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). An Important Bird Area (IBA; [[#R00517|BirdLife International 2022]]) was declared within Dong Khanthung in 2003. | ||
'''Table 1. Basic site information for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | '''Table 1. Basic site information for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | ||
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In a 2010 survey, the presence of gibbons was confirmed in seven main sites within Dong Khanthung, including Houy Talo, Houy Pasuan, Houy Khem, Houy Kadan, Houy Nang Ing, Houy Dannoi and Houy Laok. Based on estimations of local villagers, there are about two groups per site (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). | In a 2010 survey, the presence of gibbons was confirmed in seven main sites within Dong Khanthung, including Houy Talo, Houy Pasuan, Houy Khem, Houy Kadan, Houy Nang Ing, Houy Dannoi and Houy Laok. Based on estimations of local villagers, there are about two groups per site ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). | ||
'''Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | '''Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | ||
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Hunting and habitat loss due to logging are the main threats to gibbons in the site (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). The forest is degraded and fragmented, making it difficult for gibbons to move from place to place. Furthermore, their food sources have also declined (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). | Hunting and habitat loss due to logging are the main threats to gibbons in the site ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). The forest is degraded and fragmented, making it difficult for gibbons to move from place to place. Furthermore, their food sources have also declined ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). | ||
'''Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | '''Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | ||
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|5.1 Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | |5.1 Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | ||
|High (more than 70% of population affected) | |High (more than 70% of population affected) | ||
|Hunting connected to the illegal pet trade; hunters catch infant gibbons so that they can sell them (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). | |Hunting connected to the illegal pet trade; hunters catch infant gibbons so that they can sell them ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). | ||
|Ongoing (2010) | |Ongoing (2010) | ||
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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) | ||
|Subsistence logging (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). | |Subsistence logging ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). | ||
|Ongoing (2010) | |Ongoing (2010) | ||
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= Conservation activities = | = Conservation activities = | ||
The site was proposed as a National Biodiversity Conservation Area in 1996, due to its very high biodiversity and significance for conservation. An area of 200 sq.km was also prepared to be a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1998 (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). The implementation of these plans failed, and since many NBCAs had been established already, the site was listed as a Provincial Protected Area (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). Since then, no funding to support the area has been allocated and the area has been highly disturbed (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). | The site was proposed as a National Biodiversity Conservation Area in 1996, due to its very high biodiversity and significance for conservation. An area of 200 sq.km was also prepared to be a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1998 ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). The implementation of these plans failed, and since many NBCAs had been established already, the site was listed as a Provincial Protected Area ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). Since then, no funding to support the area has been allocated and the area has been highly disturbed ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). | ||
'''Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | '''Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | ||
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Lack of law enforcement to tackle the illegal pet trade and hunting of gibbons (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). | Lack of law enforcement to tackle the illegal pet trade and hunting of gibbons ([[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]]). | ||
'''Table 5. Challenges reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | '''Table 5. Challenges reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area''' | ||
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|4 Institutional support | |4 Institutional support | ||
|4.1 Lack of law enforcement | |4.1 Lack of law enforcement | ||
|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010 | |[[#R00518|Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010]] | ||
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= References = | = References = | ||
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Dong Khanthung. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 27/03/2022. | <span id="R00517"></span>BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Dong Khanthung. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 27/03/2022. | ||
Phiapalath, P. & Saisavanh, V. (2010). Gibbon surveys: Nam Phui National Protected Area and Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area. Online: https://www.iucn.org/sites/dev/files/import/downloads/gibbon_surveys_final_sep_12_2010.pdf | <span id="R00518"></span>Phiapalath, P. & Saisavanh, V. (2010). Gibbon surveys: Nam Phui National Protected Area and Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area. Online: https://www.iucn.org/sites/dev/files/import/downloads/gibbon_surveys_final_sep_12_2010.pdf | ||
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Asia > Laos > Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area
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Summary
- Pileated gibbons (Hylobates pileatus) are present in Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area.
- The population size is unknown.
- The population trend is unknown.
- The site has a total size of 1,915 km².
- Key threats to gibbons are hunting, illegal pet trade, and habitat loss due to logging.
- Conservation activities have not been documented.
Site characteristics
Dong Khanthung is located in southern Laos. The site contains a wide variety of habitats, such as lowland/semi-evergreen forest, dry dipterocarp/mixed dipterocarp forest, pine forest and wetlands. The site is rich in species diversity due to the variety of habitats. Although the site is considerably degraded, many wildlife species inhabit the areas, especially forest birds, water birds, and large birds (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). An Important Bird Area (IBA; BirdLife International 2022) was declared within Dong Khanthung in 2003.
Table 1. Basic site information for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area
| Species | Hylobates pileatus |
| Area | 1,915 km² |
| Coordinates | Lat: 14.305301 , Lon: 105.578696 |
| Type of site | Protected area |
| Habitat types | Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, Subtropical/tropical dry forest, Wetlands (lakes, rivers, streams, bogs, marshes), Grassland |
| Type of governance |
Types of sites Governance types Habitat types
Ape status
In a 2010 survey, the presence of gibbons was confirmed in seven main sites within Dong Khanthung, including Houy Talo, Houy Pasuan, Houy Khem, Houy Kadan, Houy Nang Ing, Houy Dannoi and Houy Laok. Based on estimations of local villagers, there are about two groups per site (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010).
Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area
| 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 | 2010 | Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area | Interviews, Auditory survey method | Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010 |
Sampling methods Analytical frameworks
Threats
Hunting and habitat loss due to logging are the main threats to gibbons in the site (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). The forest is degraded and fragmented, making it difficult for gibbons to move from place to place. Furthermore, their food sources have also declined (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010).
Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area
| Category | Specific threats | Threat level | Description | Year of threat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Biological resource use | 5.1 Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | High (more than 70% of population affected) | Hunting connected to the illegal pet trade; hunters catch infant gibbons so that they can sell them (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). | Ongoing (2010) |
| 5 Biological resource use | 5.3 Logging & wood harvesting | High (more than 70% of population affected) | Subsistence logging (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). | Ongoing (2010) |
Conservation activities
The site was proposed as a National Biodiversity Conservation Area in 1996, due to its very high biodiversity and significance for conservation. An area of 200 sq.km was also prepared to be a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1998 (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). The implementation of these plans failed, and since many NBCAs had been established already, the site was listed as a Provincial Protected Area (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010). Since then, no funding to support the area has been allocated and the area has been highly disturbed (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010).
Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area
| Category | Specific activity | Description | Implementing organization(s) | Year of activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Protection & restoration | 5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | The site is a protected area. | Ongoing (2022) |
Challenges
Lack of law enforcement to tackle the illegal pet trade and hunting of gibbons (Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010).
Table 5. Challenges reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area
| Challenges | Specific challenges | Source | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Institutional support | 4.1 Lack of law enforcement | Phiapalath & Saisavanh 2010 |
Enablers
Table 6. Enablers reported for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area
| 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 |
Research activities
Documented behaviours
Table 7. Behaviours documented for Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area
| Category | Behavior | Observation type | Prevalence | Observation dates | Source | Habituation | Species | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not reported |
Exposure to climate change impacts
External links
References
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Dong Khanthung. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 27/03/2022.
Phiapalath, P. & Saisavanh, V. (2010). Gibbon surveys: Nam Phui National Protected Area and Dong Khanthung Provincial Protected Area. Online: https://www.iucn.org/sites/dev/files/import/downloads/gibbon_surveys_final_sep_12_2010.pdf
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