Ungulates conservation in the face of human development: Mining and roads' influences on habitat and connectivity in Iran's central plateau
Ecological Informatics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
81, P. 102656 - 102656
Published: May 29, 2024
Language: Английский
Climate‐Driven Range Shifts and Conservation Challenges for Brown Bears in Türkiye
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Understanding
the
current
and
future
distribution
of
wildlife
species
is
crucial
for
effective
conservation
planning,
particularly
in
face
climate
change
increasing
anthropogenic
pressures.
This
study
aims
to
assess
potential
brown
bears
across
Türkiye
both
presently,
by
2050
2070,
considering
various
scenarios,
evaluating
habitat
vulnerability,
reassessing
effectiveness
protected
areas.
Using
an
ensemble
forecasting
approach,
we
modeled
bears'
suitability,
incorporating
608
occurrence
records
along
with
bioclimatic,
topographic,
predictors
under
scenarios.
Our
model
estimates
that
approximately
17.3%
(135,556
km
2
)
currently
offers
suitable
highest
suitability
found
Euro‐Siberian
(46%),
Irano‐Turanian
(43%),
Mediterranean
(11%)
biogeographic
regions.
The
results
indicate
combined
pressures,
expected
reduce
bear
40%–48%
2050,
40%–67%
2070
A
significant
contraction
range,
a
northward
shift
habitats,
projected,
reflecting
broader
impacts
climate.
Additionally,
habitats
estimated
be
strongly
influenced
changes
altitude.
proportion
protection
projected
decline
from
21.4%
15%–16.1%
further
11.3%–15.9%
depending
on
scenario.
These
findings
highlight
need
targeted
strategies
address
emerging
gap
Mediterranean,
Irano‐Turanian,
Enhancing
connectivity
between
fragmented
status
areas
are
critical
actions
safeguard
population
Türkiye.
underscores
pressing
challenges
strategic
opportunities
securing
Language: Английский
MaxEnt-Based Habitat Suitability Assessment for Vaccinium mandarinorum: Exploring Industrial Cultivation Opportunities
Forests,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 2254 - 2254
Published: Dec. 22, 2024
Vaccinium
mandarinorum
Diels,
a
wild
blueberry
species
distributed
in
the
south
of
Yangtze
River
China,
holds
significant
ecological
and
commercial
value.
Understanding
its
potential
distribution
response
to
climate
change
is
crucial
for
effective
resource
utilization
scientific
introduction.
By
using
Maximum
Entropy
(MaxEnt)
model,
we
evaluated
V.
mandarinorum’s
under
current
(1970–2000)
future
scenarios
(2041–2060,
2061–2080,
2081–2100)
based
on
216
modern
records
seven
bioclimatic
variables.
The
results
showed
that
MaxEnt
model
could
effectively
simulate
historical
suitability
degree
mandarinorum.
top
two
major
environmental
variables
were
precipitation
driest
quarter
annual
precipitation,
considering
their
contribution
rates
61.3%
23.4%,
respectively.
Currently,
high
areas
mainly
concentrated
central
northern
Jiangxi
province,
southern
Zhejiang
Anhui
Fujian
border
Hunan
Guangxi
provinces,
covering
21.5%
total
suitable
area.
Future
projections
indicate
habitat
will
shift
higher
latitudes
altitudes
quality
decline.
Strategies
are
required
protect
populations
habitats.
study
provide
an
important
theoretical
reference
optimization
planting
ensure
sustainable
production
industry.
Language: Английский