Peat Soils or Histosols
Reference: Bellamy, J.A & McAlpine, J.R (1995).
Papua New Guinea Inventory of Natural Resources, Population Distribution and Land Use Handbook (2nd edition),
PNGRIS Publication No.6, CSIRO - AIDAB,queensland complete Printing Services, Australia, 155 pp
Classification based on codes shown below (See Table III - 14. codes for soil class on page 143 of reference above);
211 = Cryofolists Freely drained, little decomposed and mostly shallow organic soils found in cold climates (10326.64589 km2 dark blue colour)
A conservation planning study in Papua New Guinea (PNG) addresses the role of
biodiversity surrogates and biodiversity targets, in the context of the trade-offs required
for planning given real-world costs and constraints. In a trade-offs framework, surrogates
must be judged in terms of their success in predicting general biodiversity
complementarity values – the amount of additional biodiversity an area can contribute to
a protected set
The purpose of used lubricants and oil audit was to execute assessments on activities and services of organizations under sectors responsible in generating used lubricants and oil or its wastes in any regard. Used lubricants and oil (ULO) audit/ survey and inventory was executed under the requirements expected from the environmental audit protocol.
Used lubricants and oil assessed under seven broad waste generating sector were in the form of: industry and factory plant oil; industry engine, electrical, and other oils; marine lubes; transmission and gear oils; and vehicle and transport engine oils (Figure 4). From discussion with engineers, mechanics, and other experts on used lubricants and oil generation, it was possible that almost same amount of lubricating oils used would be generated and/or collected from machinery items per services.
List of Protected Fauna and Flora that are protected for International Trade.
First draft of Action Plan for UNCCD for PNG. To be finalised by August 2018.
A rapid biodiversity assessment ("BioRap") project identified candidate areas for
biodiversity protection in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and provides an ongoing
evaluation framework for balancing biodiversity conservation and other land use
needs. Achieving a biodiversity protection target with minimum opportunity cost was
an important outcome given that biodiversity values overlap with forestry production
values, and high forgone forestry opportunities would mean significant losses to land
This publication is a consolidated list of protected fauna of Papua New Guinea, compiled from Fauna (Protection and Control) Act 1976 and the subsequent amendments. Fauna (Protection and Control) Act was enacted in 1966 and amalgamated into the revised laws in 1976 after the independence of PNG. This Act is solely confined to protecting animals (birds and mammals). The protected species listing under the Fauna (Protection and Control) Act is done by the National Gazette notifications. All protected fauna are the property of the State.
We describe three challenges for biodiversity planning, which arise from a study in Papua New Guinea, but apply equally to biodiversity planning in general. These are 1. the best use of available data for providing biodiversity surrogate information, 2. the integration of representativeness and persistence goals into the area prioritisation process, and 3. implications for the implementation of a conservation plan over time.
Papua New Guinea’s Department of Environment and Conservation is currently undertaking a national marine gap analysis to contribute towards their commitment under the Convention on Biological Diversity to establish a “comprehensive, effectively managed and ecologically-representative national system of protected areas.” The gap analysis will identify conservation priorities throughout Papua New Guinea’s marine area to inform protected area planning, environmental impact assessment and other biodiversity conservation interventions.
8 Categories of Forest (Area Coverage km2) Rainforest, Secondary, Dry Evergreen, Swamp, Mangrove, Herbaceous, Scrub and Grassland/Woodland
Published pdf report from IUCN for PNG rare and endangered species