Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Beyond
the
well‐established
benefits
of
wildlife
road
crossings
and
associated
infrastructure—improving
driver
safety,
reducing
animal
mortality,
reconnecting
habitats—there
is
another
important
but
often
underappreciated
benefit:
supporting
ecosystems
in
adapting
to
climate
change.
We
explore
this
potential
by
(1)
synthesizing
literature
surrounding
adaptation
crossings,
(2)
presenting
a
case
study
on
how
support
shifting
migrations,
(3)
describing
key
considerations
for
incorporating
information
into
crossing
prioritizations.
Among
other
climate‐adaptive
benefits,
research
suggests
can
species
range
shifts
protect
access
resources
even
as
drought
human
development
compromise
that
access.
Our
outlines
an
approach
prioritizing
locations
most
likely
migration
both
today
future.
By
accounting
such
dynamics,
be
cost‐effective
tool
protects
well
motorists
enhances
resilience
infrastructure
changing
world.
Journal of Forest Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
70(7), P. 335 - 352
Published: July 3, 2024
The
rate
of
climate
change
advancement
and
its
predicted
impact
are
valid
reasons
for
intense
discourse
on
the
topic
choosing
most
suitable
silvicultural
adaptation
measures
longevity
sustainability
forest
communities.
Changes
in
growth
conditions
plants
can
be
expected
both
vertical
(altitudinal)
horizontal
(geographical)
directions.
anticipated
occurrence
these
changes
should,
according
to
models,
higher
than
natural
adaptability
longevous
tree
species.
This
study
focuses
possibility
utilising
regional
geographical
units
Czech
Republic
(Central
Europe)
–
Natural
Forest
Areas
(NFAs)
introducing
principles
assisted
migration
national
silviculture
policies
order
find
solutions
scenarios.
primary
objectives
(i)
review
history
NFA
concept,
(ii)
discuss
perspectives
NFAs
with
regard
change,
(iii)
propose
possible
further
development
comparison
alternative
approaches
classification
Republic.
is
first
kind
that
provides
a
complete
textual
graphic
overview
NFAs'
from
1959
2018,
highlighting
purpose
as
frameworks
maintenance
genetic
potential
species'
populations
long-term
strategic
management
planning.
Further
concept
discussed
connection
main
employing
geospatial
modellation
analyses
more
precise
definition
current
borders.
An
assessment
areas'
also
debated,
mainly
an
emphasis
zonality
sites.
Diversity and Distributions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(10)
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Abstract
Aim
Shifting
climates
are
reshaping
ecosystems
globally
and
projected
to
intensify
over
the
coming
century.
Understanding
how
biodiversity
will
respond
these
shifts
is
crucial
for
developing
effective
climate
adaptation
measures.
We
generate
predictive
models
built
from
long‐term
data
hindcast
historic
fluctuations
in
small
mammal
abundances
as
they
have
responded
shifting
rainfall
fire
conditions.
This
set
serves
basis
predicting
historical
variations
(hindcasting)
abundances,
allowing
us
examine
their
responses
decadal
changes
conditions
within
our
study
landscape.
Location
Australia
(Victoria).
Taxa
Small
mammals
(
Mammalia
).
Time
Period
1970–2022.
Methods
abundance
was
surveyed
at
36
trapping
sites
modelled
against
coinciding
history,
vegetation
productivity
using
generalized
additive
mixed
models.
Six
species
were
then
used
modelling
variables
decades
preceding
monitoring
programme
(1970–2007).
Results
All
increased
with
higher
rainfall.
since
also
an
important
variable
all
but
one
model,
displaying
varying
time
fire.
Hindcasting
predictions
varied
some
showing
marked
declines
time.
Clear
trends
emerged,
indicating
more
volatile
population
response
intensified
extremes
21st
suggests
that
periods
of
less
frequent
events
period
supported
stable
abundances.
Conclusions
Native
show
distinct
sensitivity
combined
effects
drought
fire,
which
has
occurred
recent
times.
Intensification
drivers
caused
volatility
low
occurring
frequently.
Frontiers in Forests and Global Change,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Forest
Assisted
Migration
(FAM)
emerges
as
a
promising
strategy
of
adaptation
to
climate
change
(CC)
in
the
forestry
sector.
This
method
integrates
various
sources
knowledge
identify
optimal
locations
for
future
tree
species
establishment
through
human
intervention.
As
presents
numerous
challenges
Quebec’s
forests,
including
shifts
suitable
habitats
species,
FAM
recommends
proactive
approach
adapt
these
changes.
Recognizing
importance
addressing
risks
and
following
international
resolutions,
such
Paris
Agreement
on
Climate
Change
(COP21)
Convention
Biological
Diversity
(CBD),
social
perception
becomes
critical
consideration
decision-making
process
regarding
FAM.
To
investigate
this
issue,
we
conducted
semi-structured
interviews
with
18
key
stakeholders
Quebec,
officials
from
Ministry
Natural
Resources
Forestry,
employees
private
technical
companies,
researchers,
forest
owners,
non-governmental
organizations
(NGO)
members,
other
stakeholders.
We
analyzed
data
collected
phase
thematic
discrimination,
focusing
(i)
acceptability
(ii)
risk
(iii)
feasibility,
(iv)
purpose.
Then,
compared
discourses
publications
aspects
develop
reflection,
found
it
important
use
conceptual
framework
that
encompasses
articulation
among
some
concepts
intervention
vs.
non-intervention,
public
trust
government
authorities,
scientific
knowledge.
The
revealed
general
inclination
support
FAM,
dependent
upon
cautious
implementation
pilot
projects
studies
serving
references
large-scale
applications.
Concerns
raised
by
included
seed
production,
adequate
experimental
monitoring,
careful
selection.
While
were
more
knowledgeable
about
current
research,
others
emphasized
economic
viability,
participation
decision-making,
transparency
processes.
identified
communication
involvement
fundamental
advancing
perspective
Quebec;
is
crucial
recognize
presence
humans
target
areas
their
potential
contributions
implementation.
Moving
forward,
authorities
responsible
should
prioritize
stakeholder
engagement
at
all
levels
ensure
socially
inclusive
respects
wide
range
considerations.
Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Beyond
the
well‐established
benefits
of
wildlife
road
crossings
and
associated
infrastructure—improving
driver
safety,
reducing
animal
mortality,
reconnecting
habitats—there
is
another
important
but
often
underappreciated
benefit:
supporting
ecosystems
in
adapting
to
climate
change.
We
explore
this
potential
by
(1)
synthesizing
literature
surrounding
adaptation
crossings,
(2)
presenting
a
case
study
on
how
support
shifting
migrations,
(3)
describing
key
considerations
for
incorporating
information
into
crossing
prioritizations.
Among
other
climate‐adaptive
benefits,
research
suggests
can
species
range
shifts
protect
access
resources
even
as
drought
human
development
compromise
that
access.
Our
outlines
an
approach
prioritizing
locations
most
likely
migration
both
today
future.
By
accounting
such
dynamics,
be
cost‐effective
tool
protects
well
motorists
enhances
resilience
infrastructure
changing
world.
