Mount Winipot / Tol South (Micronesia, Federated States of)

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Mount Winipot / Tol South

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Site description (2007 baseline):

Site location and context

Engbring et al. (1990) writes that Tol South has one of the most unique Native forests in Chuuk, supporting endemic vegetation and holding a number of archeological sites.

Key biodiversity

Non-bird biodiversity: Conservation targets (NBSAP, 2002) in the area include: • Upland Broadleaf Forest • Chuuk Flying Fox • Chuuk Poison Tree (Engbring et al., 1990)

Pressure/threats to key biodiversity

Satellite imagery shows that development surrounds the area, thus habitat loss from agriculture and development may pose a threat. Hunting may also pose a threat.

Protected areas

The FSM NBSAP (2002) lists the area as a potential conservation area and the Micronesia Conservation Trust (2007) lists it as a current conservation area.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Winipot / Tol South (Micronesia, Federated States of). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-winipot--tol-south-iba-micronesia-federated-states-of on 22/11/2024.