South Weno Ridge (Micronesia, Federated States of)

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South Weno Ridge

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Site description (2007 baseline):

Site location and context

The Weno Ridge Forest is listed as a potential conservation area in the FSM NBSAP (2002). The ridge contains native forest but is surrounded by highly populated areas. The ridge also feeds water sources.

Key biodiversity

Non-bird biodiversity: Conservation targets in the area include (NBSAP, 2002): • Upland Forest • Cynometra yokotai • Chuuk Flying Fox

Pressure/threats to key biodiversity

Weno is the most highly populated island in Chuuk and home to the administrative center. The South Weno Ridge IBA is surrounded by development.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: South Weno Ridge (Micronesia, Federated States of). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/south-weno-ridge-iba-micronesia-federated-states-of on 23/11/2024.