Avian Demography Unit
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Projects of the Avian Demography Unit

Contract Work at the ADU

In addition to its core projects, the ADU has undertaken a variety of short term contracts. These contracts have called for expertise in field ornithology, and in data analysis and interpretation. Several have called for the use of the datasets which the unit curates. Some examples are:
  • an analysis of the geographical distribution of the diversity of species sensitive to overhead power transmission structures, for ESKOM.
  • an investigation of the probable impacts on birds of the Katse Dam in Lesotho, for Highlands Development Corporation.
  • an analysis of waterbird census data from the Somerset Levels and Moors, for the Royal Society for the Preservation of Birds, UK.
  • an analysis of bird atlas data to provide insight into the problem species Quelea quelea and to highlight areas of non-target species sensitivity to Quelea control operations, for the Department of Agriculture.
  • an investigation into the impacts of vanadium mining on the avifauna of the surrounding area, for the Department of Agriculture.

The ADU has also serviced approximately 150 requests for atlas data which have been used for a wide variety of ornithological, conservation, environmental impact assessment and ecotourism related purposes.

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