Beyond Site-Specific Criteria: Conservation of Migratory Birds and Their Habitats from a Network Perspective DOI Creative Commons
Yanjie Xu, Andy J. Green, Taej Mundkur

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Diversity, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 353 - 353

Published: April 29, 2022

Many populations of birds depend on networks sites to survive. Sufficient connectivity that allows movement between the throughout year is a critical requirement. We found existing international frameworks and policies for identifying important bird conservation focus more at level individual site than network its connectivity. Only 21% criteria acknowledge importance birds, such were mostly (67%) qualitative. suggest three-step quantitative approach informing about movements (especially when migrating) from perspective, by reviewing current scientific knowledge. The first step construct frequently used as ‘nodes’, then define ‘edges’ probability non-stop flight each pair nodes. second quantify connectivity, i.e., extent which facilitates movements. last assess contribution This can serve tool comprehensive dynamic monitoring robustness during global change.

Language: Английский

Integration of community ecology and habitat suitability modelling for restoration and conservation of two endemic tree species from the Western Ghats, India DOI
Kanda Naveen Babu, Sourabh Jetty, Kurian Ayushi

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Trees, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38(2), P. 455 - 482

Published: Feb. 29, 2024

Language: Английский

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Expanding horizon of invasive alien plants under the interacting effects of global climate change: multifaceted impacts and management prospects DOI Creative Commons
Roger Bruce Syngkli, Prabhat Kumar,

Lalnuntluanga

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Climate Change Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100092 - 100092

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Predictive sustainability analysis of installed commercial solar energy parks: a temporal and spatial machine learning assessment DOI
Manish Mathur, Preet Mathur

Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(2)

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Language: Английский

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From Ecological Niche to Conservation Planning; Climate‐Driven Range Dynamics of Ephedra intermedia in Central Asia DOI Creative Commons
Muhammad Waheed, Fahim Arshad, Sehrish Sadia

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Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3)

Published: March 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Ephedra intermedia , a medicinally significant plant, is an important component of arid and semi‐arid ecosystems across Central South Asia. This research sought to predict the present future distribution E. by applying ecological niche modeling (ENM) methods. The model incorporated comprehensive bioclimatic edaphic variables species' habitat suitability. results demonstrated high predictive accuracy, highlighting importance temperature seasonality, annual range, soil pH, nitrogen content as key species determinants. current suitability map revealed core areas in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan mountain regions. Under climate change scenarios (SSP2‐4.5 SSP5‐8.5) for 2050s 2070s, projected upward northward shift suitable habitats, coupled with notable contraction extent highly areas, particularly under high‐emission SSP5‐8.5 scenario. predicted range shifts reflect sensitivity increasing temperatures changing precipitation patterns. suggests potential loss habitats low‐elevation southern parts its range. Including factors provided novel insights, specifically critical role properties, such pH content, shaping . These findings complement observed scenarios, emphasizing reliance on high‐altitude refugia conditions change. underscore implications conservation planning, suggesting that strategies should prioritize protection these refugial while also considering measures connectivity assisted migration support adaptation shifting environmental conditions.

Language: Английский

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Predicting current and future suitable habitats for Bergenia ciliata in Indian Himalayan region DOI
Harish Chandra Singh, Aakash Maurya,

Benerjit Wairokpam

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Landscape and Ecological Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Habitat suitability modelling and range change dynamics of Bergenia stracheyi under projected climate change scenarios DOI Creative Commons
Zishan Ahmad Wani, Javid A. Dar,

Aamir Nazir Lone

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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 22, 2025

Prioritizing native and endemic species for conservation is fundamental to achieve broader objectives of safeguarding biodiversity, as these are vulnerable extinction risks. Forecasting the climatic niche through distribution models can be crucial their habitat sustainable management in future. In this study, an ensemble modelling approach was used predict Bergenia stracheyi , a alpine plant Himalayan region. The results revealed that B . primarily influenced by Annual Mean Temperature (Bio1) Precipitation (Bio12). Ensemble model predictions under current conditions, suitable habitats distributed across higher elevations Jammu Kashmir future indicate that, all scenarios, majority currently will remain species. predicts significant expansion B. particularly more severe climate change scenarios (RCP8.5). However, some areas identified suitable, including parts Pir Panjal range Mirpur (Pakistan), projected become unsuitable These shifts may have far-reaching consequences ecosystem functioning stability services provided human communities. Additionally, lead mismatches between phenological events pollinators potentially causing ecological disruptions. Thus, predicted highlight importance local measures mitigate impacts change.

Language: Английский

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Role of Mine Tailings in the Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Phosphorus in River Water: The Case of B1 Dam Break in Brumadinho DOI Open Access

Teresa Cristina Tarlé Pissarra,

Renata Cristina Araújo Costa, Renato Farias do Valle

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Water, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(10), P. 1572 - 1572

Published: May 14, 2022

Human actions in the drainage network of hydrographic basins interfere with functioning ecosystems, causing negative impacts on environment. Among these impacts, mass loads a high concentration phosphorus (P) have significant potential for point and diffuse pollution freshwater. The objective this work was to model P spatially Paraopeba River basin, namely main water course 67 sub-basins, temporally years 2019, 2020, 2021, after rupture B1 tailings dam Vale, SA company Brumadinho (Minas Gerais Brazil). distribution total concentrations (Pt) relation environmental attributes (terrain slope, soil class, land use) stream flow assessed help SWAT, well-known Soil Water Assessment Tool, coupled box-plot cluster analyses. Pt were obtained from 33 sampling points monitored weekly basis. Mean values varied 0.02 1.1 mg/L maximum 0.2 15.9 across basin. modeling results exposed an impact quality stretch extending 8.8–155.3 km dam, related rupture. In sector, if contribution could be isolated other sources, average would 0.1 mg/L. highest (15.9 mg/L) directly proportional urban area sub-basin intersecting limits Betim town Belo Horizonte Metropolitan Region. general, sprawl as well forest-agriculture forest-mining conversions showed close relationship increased Pt, did sub-basins predominance argisols accentuated slope (>20%). There various moments presenting above legal thresholds (e.g., >0.15 mg/L), mainly rainy season.

Language: Английский

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Changing Climatic Scenarios Anticipate Dwindling of Suitable Habitats for Endemic Species of Himalaya—Predictions of Ensemble Modelling Using Aconitum heterophyllum as a Model Plant DOI Open Access
Zishan Ahmad Wani,

Qamer Ridwan,

Sajid Aleem Khan

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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(14), P. 8491 - 8491

Published: July 11, 2022

In the changing climatic conditions, species distribution modelling is considered as a key strategy to estimate probable influence of variabilities on habitat ranges any species. The present study explores potential Aconitum heterophyllum under current and future scenarios. results unfold that this endemic governed significantly by bio12, i.e., Annual Precipitation. Ensemble predicted higher altitudes Jammu, Kashmir Ladakh are suitable habitats for A. heterophyllum. However, revealed there will be significant decrease in Most shrinkage occur within time period 2050, which seriously challenges their survival. recommends an urgent need frame pertinent conservation management policy act framework planning such policy.

Language: Английский

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Reproductive biology of Actaea kashmiriana, an endemic medicinal plant species from the Himalaya: Implications for conservation and sustainable utilisation DOI
Sufiya Rashid, Kausar Rashid, Bilal Ahmad Wani

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Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34, P. 100461 - 100461

Published: Jan. 7, 2023

Language: Английский

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Predicting potential distribution and range dynamics of Aquilegia fragrans under climate change: insights from ensemble species distribution modelling DOI
Irshad Ahmad Bhat, Mudasir Fayaz,

Roof-Ul-Qadir

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Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 195(5)

Published: April 28, 2023

Language: Английский

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