Policies and Laws for the Management of Non-invasive Alien Species in Thailand: A Case Study of the African Green Monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus)
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Chlorocebus sabaeus, Alien Species, Legal MeasurementAbstract
The African green monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus) is a primate species native to Africa. However, it has been reported to have survived and become an alien species in two other areas of the world: the area of the island nations in the Caribbean Sea and the United States. They have successfully adapted to the ecosystems of these places despite being an alien species, which is having a negative impact on the local natural resources.
According to the study, African green monkeys reside in an enclosed forestsetting on a private business property in Bangkok. African green monkeys have adapted to and lived in that area for a long time. According to the authors’estimates, this group of African green monkeys is an alien species, but in the case of foreign countries, it is a non-invasive type. However, when considering case studies from other countries, Thailand should have a precautionary managementguideline for African green monkeys to prevent problems that may occur in the future.
The author proposes management guidelines for African green monkeys in Thailand that consider both the welfare of wild animals and the sociological and cultural ecological factors arising from the area’s relationship between African green monkeys and humans, as well as the prevention of potential incidents that may harm natural resources, as follows: 1) The authors proposed the species recognition of the African green monkey as an alien species in the Cabinet Resolution on February 20, 2018, on measures to prevent, control, and eradicate alien species to create awareness of the legal status of the green monkey, which will allow relevant agencies to set up guidelines for assessing the status of the monkeys. 2) There are various acts in Thailand that address the management of alien species, but those laws are important in solving specific problems. There is no central law specifically addressing this issue. Therefore, it is suggested that a central law be passed that is specifically designed to address these issues to implement more effective management of alien species.
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