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INTRODUCTION:

BIO-INVENTORY ASSESSMENT - Motupore Island, located in Papua New Guinea (PNG), is a

unique and ecologically significant area known for its rich biodi- UPDATE COLUMN TABLE TO UPDATE>
Motupore Island
versity and natural resources. As part of the conservation and HABITAT> COLUMN TO UPDATE> X,
Abstract: This study presents a management efforts for Motupore Island, a comprehensive
bio-inventory assessment of Motupore inventory and biodiversity assessment is crucial to understand
Island in Port Moresby, Papua New Guin- and document the island's natural assets. Geographic Infor-
ea. The objectives of the assessment were mation Systems (GIS) plays a vital role in organizing and analyz- ASISST> FUNC-
REPEAT PROCESS
to document the flora and fauna species, ing spatial data, enabling effective decision-making and sustain- TION> CENTROID X
FOR Y
assess their abundance and distribution, able management practices. This study aims to provide an over-
and evaluate the island's ecological view of the inventory and biodiversity assessment conducted
health. Methods included transect sur- on Motupore Island using GIS, highlighting its importance in
veys, quadrat sampling , and camera conservation planning and resource management. importance
traps that has done already and now using in conservation planning and resource management.
GIS to analyzed. The assessment revealed
RESULTS
a diverse
range of
plant, ani-
mal, and
marine
species,
including
rare and
endemic
species.
The find- METHODOLOGY
Figure 1. Aerial view Motupore Island ings
highlight the ecological importance of ADD FIELDS (X,Y)
Motupore Island and contribute to biodi-
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versity conservation efforts in the region.
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Further research and conservation actions
are recommended based on these find-
ings.
DIGITIZE IS- CREATE
Keywords: bio-inventory assessment, Mo-
tupore Island, biodiversity, Papua New LAND’S BOUND- Figure 2 showing Motupore Island area by habitat.
TABLES
Guinea ARY

DIGITIZE ECOSYSTEMS
 source management and can
Table 1.Showing habitat by area and Coordinates in X,Y Through remote sensing tech- assist in identifying potential Furthermore, the inventory has contributed to the sustaina-
niques, satellite imagery was conflicts between conserva- ble management of natural resources on Motupore
Habitat
No processed to classify land cov- tion goals and resource extrac- Island. The identification and mapping of important re-
Habitat X Y Area
. er types and create a compre- tion activities. sources allow for their proper monitoring, utilization, and
(Hectar) hensive land cover map of conservation. This knowledge can guide the development of
Mangrove and for- Motupore Island. his infor- resource management plans that balance economic develop-
1 3242.47 -9.5222 3242.47
agin mation serves as a baseline for Conclusion: The inventory ment with environmental sustainability.
understanding the distribution and biodiversity assessment of
2 Shore and Mangrove 2519.8 -9.5223 2519.8
and extent of different habi- Motupore Island, conduct- In conclusion, the inventory and biodiversity assessment of
3 Mangroves 11273.77 -9.5237 11273.77 tats, aiding in the develop- ed using GIS, have provided Motupore Island using GIS have proven to be instrumental in
Mangrove and for- ment of targeted conservation valuable insights into the is- understanding and managing the island's ecological assets.
4 1940.27 -9.5218 1940.27 strategies.Furthermore, field land's ecological characteris-
agin By providing accurate and up-to-date information, GIS ena-
surveys were conducted to tics, species diversity, and nat-
5 Sandspit 13154.02 -9.5211 13154.02 assess the biodiversity of ural resources. By integrating bles evidence-based decision-making and contributes to the
6 Shore/Sandspit 4771.09 -9.5212 4771.09 Motupore Island. various geospatial data and long-term conservation and sustainable development of Mo-
7 Shore/Sandspit 998.32 -9.5215 998.32 conducting field surveys, this tupore Island in PNG.
8 Shore/Sandspit 10948.86 -9.5238 10948.86 study has created a compre-
Trained ecologists and re- hensive database for informed
searchers collected data on decision-making and effective
REFFERENCE
flora and fauna species, docu- conservation planning.
menting their presence, abun- Colby– Sawyer college (2004) Natural Inventory Assessment.
dance, and distribution. This Retrieved on 17 may 2023, taken from http://colby-
information was then incorpo- The GIS-based habitat maps
sawyer.edu/assessts/pdfCESFP2004Chapter3.pdf.
rated into the GIS database, and species distribution maps
allowing for spatial analysis generated through this assess-
and the creation of species ment can serve as essential
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Figure 3. Showing the Habitat by Area for different founa organizations. Papua New Guinea: UPNG Press
These maps provide valuable
insights into the ecological
One of the primary objectives hotspots, areas of high species They provide a spatially explic-
Mellennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005). Ecosysytem and
Discussion: The inventory of the assessment was to diversity, and potential areas it understanding of the island's
identify and map the different requiring special protection biodiversity and can assist in Human Well-being; (PDF).Washington DC: Isalnd press ISBN
and biodiversity assessment
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various geospatial data, in- mangroves, and coastal are- restoration, and protected
cluding satellite imagery, aeri- as. Resources on Motupore Is- area establishment.
al photography, topographic land. This included mapping
maps, and field surveys. These the location and extent of im-
datasets were integrated into portant resources such as
a GIS platform, allowing for freshwater sources, mineral DONE BY:
the visualization and analysis deposits, and marine re-
of the island's ecological char- sources. Such information is NAME: PENNIEL HATABA
acteristics. crucial for sustainable re-
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