Kinangop grasslands important biodiversity area
Abstract
The Kinangop Grasslands IBA (Important Biodiversity Area) lies on the Kinangop plateau flanked by the Aberdares and the Rift Valley, near Lake Naivasha. These montane grasslands are part of the Kenyan Highlands Endemic Bird Area and harbour a distinctive avifauna that includes several species of threatened and endemic species, notably Sharpe's Longclaw Macronyx sharpei. These grasslands are rapidly being converted to cultivated fields and woodlots, and the unique grassland flora and fauna are threatened by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation.
Description
Metadata only record
Keywords
Wildlife, Biodiversity, Wildlife management, Payments for environmental services, Grasslands, Natural resource management, Agriculture, Montane grassland, Birds, Threatened species, Endemic species, Kenyan highlands endemic bird area, Sharpe's longclaw macronyx sharpei, Habitat conversion