A technical assessment of the current agricultural conditions of Angaur Island Palau: with recommendations for the sustainable use of the island's natural resources.

Location

SPREP LIBRARY

Author(s)

McGregor, Andrew M

Bishop, Robert V

Publisher

Government of Palau

GIZ

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development

Publication Year:

2011

Publication Place

Palau

Physical Description:

70 p.

Call Number

[EL]

Relevant Countries

Palau

Material Type

Report

Assessment

Language

English

Record ID:

474

Legacy PEIN ID:

82144

General Notes

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Subject Heading(s)

Agriculture - Agriforestry - Labour resources

Degradation - Phosphate mining - Biodiversity

Food security - Palau

Abstract

Angaur is a 8.4 sq. km island located (654' N, 134 09' E) in the southwestern Palau Islands. The island makes up one of the Republic of Palaus 16 states. Angaur has suffered considerable land degradation due to past phosphate mining as well as military action during WWII. Land degradation problems in recent years have been compounded by El NiñoSouthern Oscillation (ENSO) high tides exacerbated by a gradual increase in average sea level attributed to climate change.

Species:

Macaca fascicularis (crab-eating macaque)

Theme(s):

Management Action

Management of established invasives

Problem definition, Prioritisation, Decision-making

Baseline and monitoring

Tag(s)

food security