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Conservation of Stresemann’s
Bristlefront, Brazil
Region: |
Bandeira municipality,
in Minas Gerais state near the border with Bahia state,
Brazil |
Partner: |
Fundação
Biodiversitas |
Initiation: |
March 2005 |
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| One of the few photos ever taken of a female Stresmann's Bristlefront, one of the world's rarest birds. Photo: Ciro Ginez Albano |
Introduction: In
2005, a recipient of an ABC William Belton Conservation Grant
rediscovered the Critically Endangered Stresemann’s Bristlefront
(Merulaxis stresemanni) in what is thought to be the species’
sole surviving location in heart of the Atlantic Forest at Mata
Balbina, in the Arrebol-Matão/Lodo forest complex. In
addition to the bristlefront, 23 other threatened bird species
have been documented there, including five Endangered species
and one of the sole surviving populations of the Endangered
Banded Cotinga (Cotinga maculata). The forest, currently under
extremely strong pressure from logging and conversion to pasture,
is also home to seven globally threatened mammals, including
the Critically Endangered yellow-breasted capuchin (Cebus xanthosternos).
Objective:
Establish a 3,845 hectare (9,500 acre) reserve and implement
a reserve management plan for the Arrebol-Matão/Lodo
forests for protection of Stresemann’s Bristlefront
and other threatened species of birds and animals.
Actions:
1. Protect the Arrebol-Matão/Lodo forest complex through
land acquisitions.
2. Develop a reserve management plan.
3. Restore deforested areas of the reserve.
4. Educate local communities and involve them in the conservation
of the area.
Accomplishments:
1. The Stresemann's Bristlefront Private Reserve was established
in November 2007 with the acquisition of 392 hectares (968
acres) at Sossego do Arrebol.
2. May 2008—Draft conservation plan for the bristlefront.
3. March 2009—Acquisition of 194 hectares (479 acres)
of native forest to expand the Sossego do Arrebol reserve.
4. March 2009—Improvements of infrastructure at reserve
and hiring of reserve manager.
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