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.
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.
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.
