Study of habitat suitability of Poutak valley in Dena protected area as Persian fallow deer habitat using SWOT model

Document Type : Ecology

Authors

1 Young Researchers and Elite Club, Science and Research Branch of Khuzestan, Azad Islamic university, Ahvaz,Iran

2 Department of Urban Planning Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar Branch, Shoushtar, Iran

3 Shaukat Abad University Campus, Faculty of Letters, Department of Geography, Urban Geography course, Birjand, Iran

4 Azad Islamic university, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

Considering habitat loss is the crucial reason for wildlife threatening currently so habitat management is the most fundamental approach that should be properly considered before adopting any plan. For habitat management of per species identifying condition of habitat and species needs is necessary. The aim of present study is investigation of Poutak valley in Dena PA as fallow deer habitat. For achieving this goal the map of slope classes, height, roads, bordering villages, vegetation density was developed in GIS and the diversity of Plant species was specified. Besides, livestock population moreover existing land use in the region was studied by applying SWOT model. The results showed the region is not suitable to meet needs of fallow deer because of upper height, sharp slop, development of agricultural farmlands, vicinity to road and rural areas and low temperature in winter.

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Journal of Animal Environment
Volume 4, Issue 3
November 2012
Pages 49-58

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