The Effects of Peat Swamp Forest Patches and Riparian Areas within Large Scale Oil Palm Plantations on Bird Species Richness

It is well established that oil palm one of the most efficient and productive crops. However, agriculture also threats to tropical biodiversity. This study aims investigate how set-aside areas in an plantation affect bird The research area includes two set-asides areas: peat swamp forest riparian reserves sites adjacent reserved sites. A total 3,074 birds comprising 100 species from 34 families were observed landscape on peatland located northern part Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia. Results showed efforts by large scale dominated landscapes supported distinct richness. High percentage canopies shrub covers had a positive effect richness at between forest. Herbaceous cover with height less than 1 m influenced abundance closed plantations are essential supporting bird’s refuges should be management improve biodiversity conservation. Thus, provided enough risks habitat successfully managed, can play important role