Influence of land use changes on landscape connectivity for North China leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis) DOI Creative Commons
Guofu Liang, Jingzhen Liu,

Hanbo Niu

et al.

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(10)

Published: Oct. 1, 2022

Abstract North China leopard ( Panthera pardus japonensis ) is the most widespread subspecies of and one rare endangered species in China. It currently confined to several isolated natural reserves, little known about its habitat network connectivity with land use changes. This study was conducted assess impacts changes on landscape for Great Taihang Region. Circuit theory‐based models least‐cost path analyses were used delineate pathways suitable movement, evaluate connectivity. The results revealed that there 37 paths 1990 38 2020. area forest increased from 57,142.74 km 2 74,836.64 , percentage increasing 26.61% 34.85%. In general, increase promoted at broad spatial scales. improvement not always consistent changes, a slightly decreasing trend some key movement barrier areas high intensity human activities. Improving scales as important protecting habitats (natural reserves) where lives. Our can serve an example exploring relationships between conservation limited pattern data. information proved be critical enhancing concern planning reserves network.

Language: Английский

Assessing climate change threats to biodiversity and protected areas of Iran DOI Creative Commons
Ehsan Rahimi,

Pinliang Dong,

Faraham Ahmadzadeh

et al.

European Journal of Wildlife Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 70(5)

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Abstract Our research endeavors to evaluate the precise ramifications of climate change on Iran’s protected regions, utilizing species distribution modeling anticipate effects 394 bird species, 157 plant 72 reptiles, and 20 mammals across two scenarios: SSP245 SSP585 in 2070. Subsequently, we employed binary maps determine extent overlap between 125 areas, 27 wildlife refuges, 15 national parks distribution, quantifying proportion these areas encompassed by their distribution. We found that under scenario, 174 could experience a 319% expansion suitable habitats, while 220 decline 57.1%. Among plants, 16 are projected grow 40.3%, whereas 141 may decrease 68.8%. Reptiles an increase 279.1% 24 with 66.6% 48 witness significant 147.3% 5 but 71.8% species. Also, parks, coverage declines from 32.2% (current) 19.9%, plants 24.2 13.2%, reptiles 18.4 6.8%, 17.7 10%. In birds 9.7 5.7%, 10.9 4.6%, 12.9 2.5%, 7.4 4.3%. drop 29.3 20.4%, 27.7 12.5%, 18.7 9.7%, 12.1%. The low underscores importance re-evaluating potentially expanding ensure they encompass broader range particularly those underrepresented, enhance conservation biodiversity amidst challenges posed change.

Language: Английский

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Brown bear denning habits in northeastern Türkiye DOI Creative Commons
Morteza Naderi, Emrah Çoban,

Federico Collazo Cáceres

et al.

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 54, P. e03156 - e03156

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of habitat suitability and migratory paths of an endangered raptor, Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis) in Iran DOI Creative Commons
Kamran Almasieh, Mitra Cheraghi, Ali Khani

et al.

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 55, P. e03236 - e03236

Published: Oct. 2, 2024

Language: Английский

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Predicting the potential habitat of bears under a changing climate in Nepal DOI Creative Commons
Rishi Baral, Binaya Adhikari, Rajan Prasad Paudel

et al.

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 196(11)

Published: Oct. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

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Influence of land use changes on landscape connectivity for North China leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis) DOI Creative Commons
Guofu Liang, Jingzhen Liu,

Hanbo Niu

et al.

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(10)

Published: Oct. 1, 2022

Abstract North China leopard ( Panthera pardus japonensis ) is the most widespread subspecies of and one rare endangered species in China. It currently confined to several isolated natural reserves, little known about its habitat network connectivity with land use changes. This study was conducted assess impacts changes on landscape for Great Taihang Region. Circuit theory‐based models least‐cost path analyses were used delineate pathways suitable movement, evaluate connectivity. The results revealed that there 37 paths 1990 38 2020. area forest increased from 57,142.74 km 2 74,836.64 , percentage increasing 26.61% 34.85%. In general, increase promoted at broad spatial scales. improvement not always consistent changes, a slightly decreasing trend some key movement barrier areas high intensity human activities. Improving scales as important protecting habitats (natural reserves) where lives. Our can serve an example exploring relationships between conservation limited pattern data. information proved be critical enhancing concern planning reserves network.

Language: Английский

Citations

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