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Sapporo University Regional Development/School of Law, Professor Yuko Hayashi

Empirical research leading the way on conservation activities with the participation of local residents through legal changes that put endangered bird species into the public eye

Research grant

Project Description

For Blakiston's Fish-owl, an endangered species, birdwatchers and photographers who enter its habitat, come excessively close and use strobe photography are having the greatest negative effect on the conservation of the species. This research aims to bring these facts to light and create a way of observing endangered species without harmful effects through examining the regulatory methods that are possible under current laws, and as necessary, propose specific revisions to existing laws.

Grant year
FY2012 Research Grants
Grant term
3 years
April 2013 - March 2016
Grant amount
6,800,000 yen
Activity region
Mainly eastern Hokkaido (Tokachi/Shiretoko)/ Sapporo, Japan
A hunting Blakiston's Fish-owl is automatically photographed and remotely monitored by mobile phone connection

Overview of the Organization

Professor Yuko Hayashi
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Professor Yuko Hayashi
Profile
Specialist field
Ornithology, conservation biology
Affiliated academic societies
The Ornithological Society of Japan, The Ecological Society of Japan
Background
Born in Osaka. PhD in agriculture from Hokkaido University. Following work at the Animal Genetic Research Facility attached to the Hokkaido Univeristy Faculty of Science, etc., in 2002 became a full-time lecturer at the University of Sapporo School of Law, in 2003 concurrently became an Assistant Professor there, and in 2012 became a Professor there (continues).
WEB site
http://www.sapporo-u.ac.jp/
Collaborating researchers
Mitsuhiko Takahashi (University of Toyama), Hajime Nakagawa (former director of the Shiretoko Museum), Naoki Kikuchi (Research Institute for Humanity and Nature)
Research record
  • (1) Hayashi Y. (2009) Isn't habitat conservation important? - Blakiston's Fish-owl - Yamagishi S. (ed.) "Protecting Japan's rare birds" pp 75-98. Kyoto University Press.
  • (2) Hayashi Y. (2009) Artificial migration of Blakiston's Fish-owl to northern Hokkaido. Japanese Journal of Conservation Ecology 14: 249-261.
  • (3) Hayashi Y. (2009) Close inbreeding in Blakiston's Fish-owl (Ketupa blakistoni). The Journal of Raptor Research 43: 145-148.
  • (4) Hayashi Y. (1997) Home range, habitat use and natal dispersal of Blakiston's Fish-owls. The Journal of Raptor Research 31: 283-285.