A CASE STUDY OF ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF JUVENILE GOLDEN EAGLE WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HYDRO-POWER

Abstract

The Okutadami - Otori hydro-power expanding project was completed in June 2004. During four years of construction period, the Golden Eagle pair nesting nearby site succeeded breeding and two young birds left them home. Aiming at coexistence of protection of the precious bird and construction works, an adaptive management method was introduced. The method is consisting of (1) a way to increase the amount of construction gradually, (2) continuous monitoring of young bird's reaction against works and its suitable feedback to improvement of works etc., The young eagles are becoming independent and growing after that.