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Site description (2003 baseline):
Site location and context
Gunung Mutis is the biggest mountain forest in western Timor and it has
Eucalyptus urophylla vegetation (MacKinnon
et.al. 1982, Coates
et.al. 1997, Lesmana
et.al. 2000).
The restricted-range bird in this area dominated by highland species such as Chestnut-backed Thrush
Zoothera dohertyi and Olive-headed Lorikeet
Trichoglossus euteles (Lesmana
et.al. 2000).
From 1900 m asl covered by upper mountain forest. 1200-1700 m - open area dominated by
Eucalyptus urophylla and small size area of mixed montane forest. (Monk
et.al. 1997)
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Livestock grazing, forest fires, firewood collection, illegal hunting, clearence of land for housing and plantation and uncontrol tourism activities (Noske & Saleh 1996, Monk
et.al.1997, Lesmana
et.al.2000).
Proposed for the first time as Wildlife Sanctuary (10000 ha) (MacKinnon
et.al. 1982). Declared as Nature Reserve (12000 ha) based on SK Menteri Kehutanan No. 89/Kpts-II/1983 (Monk
et.al. 1997, Lesmana
et.al. 2000). Gunung Mutis Nature Reserve proposed to be extended to 4000 ha (BKSDA VII 1997, Monk
et.al. 1997). Gunung Muntis and Gunung Timau are proposed by WWF to be merged.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gunung Mutis (Indonesia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gunung-mutis-iba-indonesia on 23/12/2024.
