Modeling nature‐based restoration potential across aquatic–terrestrial boundaries DOI Creative Commons
Bernhard Wegscheider, Natalie K. Rideout, Wendy A. Monk

et al.

Conservation Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 28, 2025

Abstract Today, few watersheds remain untouched by global change processes arising from climate warming, impoundments, channelization, water extraction, pollution, and urbanization. The need for restoration has resulted in a myriad of interventions, generally performed at small scales, which have limited measurable impact restoring biodiversity ecosystem functions. We propose bringing nature‐based (also referred to as rewilding) principles rivers their allow freshwater ecosystems heal themselves present case study example the Wolastoq, transboundary watershed on North America's east coast. aimed identify key areas provision function secondary productivity explored how existing network protected lands contributes its conservation. first developed species distribution models 94 aquatic insects 5 aerial insectivores then considered human footprint when employing spatial prioritization meet 2 area‐based targets (17% 30% [i.e., Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 Canada's 30×30, respectively]) conservation or production. Current protection was predicted be insufficient protect either providers receivers By considering integrated strategies, actions can better allocated throughout habitat patches ensure sustained functions across watershed. Nature‐based help inform targets, providing framework incorporating into planning offering practical insights policy efforts safeguarding biodiversity.

Language: Английский

Modeling nature‐based restoration potential across aquatic–terrestrial boundaries DOI Creative Commons
Bernhard Wegscheider, Natalie K. Rideout, Wendy A. Monk

et al.

Conservation Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 28, 2025

Abstract Today, few watersheds remain untouched by global change processes arising from climate warming, impoundments, channelization, water extraction, pollution, and urbanization. The need for restoration has resulted in a myriad of interventions, generally performed at small scales, which have limited measurable impact restoring biodiversity ecosystem functions. We propose bringing nature‐based (also referred to as rewilding) principles rivers their allow freshwater ecosystems heal themselves present case study example the Wolastoq, transboundary watershed on North America's east coast. aimed identify key areas provision function secondary productivity explored how existing network protected lands contributes its conservation. first developed species distribution models 94 aquatic insects 5 aerial insectivores then considered human footprint when employing spatial prioritization meet 2 area‐based targets (17% 30% [i.e., Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 Canada's 30×30, respectively]) conservation or production. Current protection was predicted be insufficient protect either providers receivers By considering integrated strategies, actions can better allocated throughout habitat patches ensure sustained functions across watershed. Nature‐based help inform targets, providing framework incorporating into planning offering practical insights policy efforts safeguarding biodiversity.

Language: Английский

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