What's hot in conservation biogeography in a changing climate? Going beyond species range dynamics DOI Creative Commons
Josep M. Serra‐Diaz, Janet Franklin

Diversity and Distributions, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 25(4), P. 492 - 498

Published: April 1, 2019

In recent decades Earth's rapidly changing climate, driven by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, has affected species distributions and phenology, ecological communities ecosystem processes, effects that are increasingly being observed globally (Allen et al., 2010; Doney 2012; Franklin, Serra-Diaz, Syphard, & Regan, 2016; Parmesan, 2006; Walther 2002). Pleistocene shifts in ranges during glacial–interglacial transitions reveal large-scale biome no-analog assemblages (MacDonald 2008; Nolan 2018; Williams Jackson, 2007); the pace of current warming outstrips past changes Earth system however, leading to new climate novelties (Ordonez, Williams, Svenning, 2016). Global scientific consensus now emphasizes global should be kept 1.5°C avoid catastrophic ecosystems services they provide people (IPCC, 2018), change threats biodiversity prioritized international policy response (Ferrier Conservation biogeography addresses impacts on distribution species, with implications for conservation assessment planning (Franklin, Richardson Whittaker, 2010). Species models—statistical models associating spatial other environmental factors 2010a)—have been used project large numbers across taxonomic groups, at scales. Furthermore, have assess protected area network effectiveness under a fast (Araújo, Alagador, Cabeza, Nogués-Bravo, Thuiller, 2011). Models based spatial-statistical correlation "first approximation" species' exposure risk change—the magnitude conditions experienced sensu Dawson, House, Prentice, Mace (2011)—but even such can misleading prioritize efforts (Sofaer, Jarnevich, Flather, 2018). There calls more comprehensive approach projections 2010b; Guisan 2005), consequently, data methodologies brought bear this important problem, including disturbance management scenarios range (Serra-Diaz, Scheller, 2015), accounting realistic dispersal (Aben Bocedi 2014; Engler, Hordijk, Guisan, 2012) incorporating processes not explicitly addressed SDMs as biotic interactions (Hof, Jansson, Nilsson, 2012), adaptive capacity organisms (Bush 2016) or generally eco-evolutionary dynamics (Legrand 2017). summary, there is clear need improve our forecasting (Urban context persistent lack widespread data, shortfalls ranging from discoveries, known shortage abundance (Hortal it surprising still dominant tool biogeography, but we argue their use needs explore further dimensions beyond projections. The group papers featured Special Issue portray wide different approaches study perspective. They key aspects conservation, both detecting change-driven biogeographical hotspots, projecting future ways move static, range-wide, single-species approaches. These incorporate interactions, community models, physiologically constrained experimental data. disentangle multiple drivers inform management. We highlight findings Issue, grouped these themes, following sections. Continuously monitoring reporting hotspots needed, sensitivity could offset predicted (Dawson first uses lines evidence detect attributable within bird (Flesch, 2019) moth (Cheng communities, highlighting value long-term monitoring. Flesch (2019) detected isolated mountain arid northern Mexico using extensive historical modern survey was able attribute land landscape configuration—changes depended traits. Cheng al. 15 years geometrid moths lowland tropical (Hong Kong) Bayesian occupancy modelling, an upward elevation shift consistent temperature, possibly also influenced indirect (distributions host plants avian predators). At level, dedicated sampling along longitudinal sites help determine early warning signs decline. issue, Matías, Abdelaziz, Godoy, Gómez-Aparicio shows how abiotic tree Quercus suber—an economically Iberian Peninsula. Understanding demography variations within-species' decline may better connect local applications. Additionally, authors found only pathogen demographic structure species. connected world, pathogens increase importance will crucial determining potential (Millar Stephenson, 2015; Roy Three suitability-derived SDM outputs Braz, Lorini, Vale propose method modelling parapatric combining niche overlap analysis components parapatry. affect parapatry Brazilian marmoset monkeys. Incorporating ad hoc via equivalency promising way numerous where would limited computational constraints. Caddy-Retalic applied composition analyse plant ant South Australia ordination techniques. Projections highlighted higher versus substantial decoupling change. Benedetti, Ayata, Irisson, Adloff, Guilhaumon explored interface between traditional species-centred functional biogeography. compared whether richness copepods equated diversity sensitive were functionally redundant. As part long-standing call mechanistically informed understanding prediction distributions, two issue physiological constraints Wilson, Skinner, Lotze correlative intertidal organisms. agreed thresholds. Casties, Clemmesen, Briski common-garden experiment analysing temperature salinity get gammarid tolerances order invasion success Baltic sea. Temporal population trends, identify corridors shifts. This strong bearing temporal scale which vulnerability plays out 21st century (e.g., mid vs. end differences, Serra-Diaz 2014). interannual variability extreme events predicting (Early Sax, 2011; Zimmermann 2009), what extent abundances persist, predict subject scrutiny. Two studies shed light questions. Maxwell reviewed 519 reported 60% weather than one year, 38% showed no recovery previous extreme-event conditions. another study, Becker built collected over forecast cetacean California Current novel extremely warm year 2014. illustrate consider spatially when biogeography—namely land-use Conlisk 2013; case Di Febbraro (2019), circuit theory methods address connectivity, while four alien squirrel introduced Europe projected expand change, reduction considered result loss suitable habitat corridors. 1,500 American Cerrado, Velazco, Villalobos, Galvão, De Marco Júnior separate combined most likely century. extensively areas. Climate expected cause significant barriers movement Beyond ranges, mounting melting Arctic sea ice dramatic exchanges birds mammals (McKeon 2016), fish interchanges (Wisz 2015). shape hence prioritization climate. caused redistribution arising redefine corridor networks. Coarse-filter (Carroll, Parks, Dobrowski, Roberts, 2018) fine-filter (Lawler, Ruesch, Olden, McRae, 2013) redistributions, shifting translate into strategies take account political entities. Montesino Pouzols (2014) showed, analysis, noncoordinated (national level) best cover 70% ecoregions if coordinated effort place. Thornton Branch performed countries geographical directions asymmetries country-level status. analysed listing transboundary Americas, 850 poleward transnational limits, 26% had status among countries. Velazco showcased Cerrado biodiversity. 1,553 areas Bolivia, Brazil Paraguay, underscoring inadequacy world. static 2005; Urban researchers, those worked fill gap, applying methods, experiments. Detection attribution remains critical challenge objective relies carefully curated surveys Freeman, Scholer, Ruiz-Gutierrez, Fitzpatrick, Kuhn Gégout, 2019; Yalcin Leroux, Data documenting aggregated big compilations time series (Dornelas 2018)), information improved prioritization. Country checklists starting gain momentum due institutional collaboration around Examples recently published lists aggregation occurrence either institutions GBIF http://www.gbif.org Atlas Living http://www.ala.org.au/ others, list long) research teams DRYFLOR, http://www.dryflor.info/; Enquist, Maitner, Merow, 2017), world (http://www.theplantlist.org/), well-known databases (https://www.protectedplanet.net/c/world-database-on-protected-areas). growing infrastructure nonetheless requires improvements maintenance time. Thus, generation curation biogeography—data science—needs development standardized protocols version controls procedures for, example, cleaning quality 2017 references therein). New needed shifts, resulting restoration decisions. level include joint (Pollock 2014) generate number A coupled regard (Franklin Zurell tools directly developed Evans, Record, McMahon, Merow Pironon simulation dynamically synergistic disturbances (Bocedi Boulangeat swiftly after event humans play role shaping regimes (Syphard 2007) consequences (Regan 2012). overall effect disturbances, For instance, Liang, Duveneck, Gustafson, Thompson (2018) little edge NE United States forests rapid conifer climate–fire western State forests. Finally, ensembles (Godoy, Bartomeus, Rohr, Saavedra, providing avenues Experiments albeit proven informative. Considering intraspecific variation real extinction outcomes (Benito Garzón, Alía, Robson, Zavala, trait-based performance experiments (provenance trials) resulted robust forecasts nonanalog (Chakraborty, Schueler, Lexer, Wang, 2019). Trait-based lens viewing mechanistic (Violle, Reich, Pacala, Kattge, 2014), Anderegg, Santini Sunday Model inter-comparison correlative) (Keenan, Lloret, Ninyerola, Sabate, 2011) produce (Talluto All all, forward opportunities vulnerabilities rates, assuming equilibrium answers short-term 20–30 years) dynamics. takes place benefit developments (Ackerly last decade, several indices understand regions Metrics like velocity (Burrows Loarie velocities Lawler, Hamann, bioclimatic (Serra-Diaz climates (Ordonez comparison (Comte Grenouillet, integrate Developing metrics easily capture priority. Dobrowski Parks (2016) pointed existing underestimate some because do routes. given availability high-resolution products microclimate estimation (Kearney Porter, identifying migration routes (micro)refugia possible (Dobrowski, Spatial small-scale opportunity buffer loss, (Hannah Keppel Lenoir, Hattab, Pierre, Likewise, acknowledged vegetation structure—notably canopy cover—could reduce impact canopies tend realized understory (Frey proposed (Lembrechts, Nijs, guide management, design nature-based solutions Proposed mitigation measures net carbon emissions warming, crop biofuels solar geoengineering themselves dynamics, through model-based (Dagon Schrag, Hof Trisos Similarly, interesting trophic rewilding—the reintroduction promote self-regulation biodiverse (Svenning However, widely actually implemented explored. example Jarvie Svenning rewilding viable 17-large-bodied candidates retained scenarios. benefited largely space taxa. arise, widening horizons field implies pushing limits become standards (Araújo 2019), less-used techniques biophysical model Grounding questions respond continue making transformative Anthropocene.

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Different facets of the same niche: Integrating citizen science and scientific survey data to predict biological invasion risk under multiple global change drivers DOI
Mirko Di Febbraro, Luciano Bosso, Mauro Fasola

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Global Change Biology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 29(19), P. 5509 - 5523

Published: Aug. 7, 2023

Abstract Citizen science initiatives have been increasingly used by researchers as a source of occurrence data to model the distribution alien species. Since citizen presence‐only suffer from some fundamental issues, efforts made combine these with those provided scientifically structured surveys. Surprisingly, only few studies proposing integration evaluated contribution this process effective sampling species' environmental niches and, consequently, its effect on predictions new time intervals. We relied niche overlap analyses, machine learning classification algorithms and ecological models compare ability scientific surveys, along their integration, in capturing realized 13 invasive species Italy. Moreover, we assessed differences current future invasion risk predicted each set under multiple global change scenarios. showed that surveys captured similar though highlighting exclusive portions associated clearly identifiable conditions. In terrestrial species, granted highest gain space pooled niches, determining an increased biological risk. A aquatic modelled at regional scale reported net loss compared survey suggesting may also lead contraction niches. For lower These findings indicate represent valuable predicting spread especially within national‐scale programmes. At same time, collected poorly known scientists, or strictly local contexts, strongly affect quantification taxa prediction

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Worldclim 2.1 versus Worldclim 1.4: Climatic niche and grid resolution affect between‐version mismatches in Habitat Suitability Models predictions across Europe DOI Creative Commons
Francesco Cerasoli, Paola D’Alessandro, Maurizio Biondi

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Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2022

The influence of climate on the distribution taxa has been extensively investigated in last two decades through Habitat Suitability Models (HSMs). In this context, Worldclim database represents an invaluable data source as it provides worldwide surfaces for both historical and future time horizons. Thousands HSMs-based papers have published taking advantage 1.4, first online version repository. 2017, 2.1 was released. Here, we evaluated spatially explicit prediction mismatch at continental scale, focusing Europe, between HSMs fitted using from versions (between-version differences). To aim, simulated occurrence probability presence-absence across Europe four virtual species (VS) with differing climate-occurrence relationships. For each VS, upon uncorrelated bioclimatic variables derived three grid resolutions. factor combination, attaining sufficient discrimination performance independent test were projected under current conditions various scenarios, importance scores single computed. failed accurately retrieving relationships climate-tolerant VS one occurring a narrow combination climatic conditions. Under climate, noticeable between-version emerged most these VSs, whose suitability mainly depended diurnal or yearly variability temperature; differently, differences more clustered toward areas showing extreme values, like mountainous massifs southern regions, VSs responding to average temperature precipitation trends. chosen emission scenarios Global Climate did not evidently discrepancies, while resolution synergistically interacted VSs' niche characteristics determining extent such differences. Our findings could help re-evaluating previous biodiversity-related works relying geographical predictions Worldclim-based HSMs.

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Climatic variables are more effective on the spatial distribution of oak forests than land use change across their historical range DOI

Hengameh Mirhashemi,

Kourosh Ahmadi, Mehdi Heydari

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Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 196(3)

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

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Spatially explicit models as tools for implementing effective management strategies for invasive alien mammals DOI
Sandro Bertolino, Chiara Sciandra, Luciano Bosso

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Mammal Review, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 50(2), P. 187 - 199

Published: March 4, 2020

Abstract Invasive alien species are major drivers of global change that can have severe impacts on biodiversity and human well‐being. Management strategies implemented to mitigate these based a hierarchical approach, from prevention invasion, via early warning rapid response, invasive management. We evaluated how different classes spatially explicit models been used as predictive tools improve the effectiveness management strategies. A review literature published between 2000 2019 was undertaken retrieve studies addressing mammal through models. collected 62 studies, dealing with 70 (27%) 261 considered be introduced worldwide. Most dealt orders Rodentia (34%), Artiodactyla Carnivora (both 24%); most commonly studied families were Sciuridae (13%) Muridae (12%). (73%) provided spatial predictions potential spread, while only ca. 15% included evaluations options. About 29% useful in risk assessment procedures, but because they presented climatic suitability worldwide, modelling before locally still lacking for mammals. With some exceptions, population little used, probably perceived need detailed information life history parameters. Spatially relatively few mammals, them covered restricted pool species. climate matching evaluate geographic areas worldwide or possibility already established spreading further. Modelling procedures could tool assess establishment not yet present an area likely arrive; however, such

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Double-edged effects of climate change on plant invasions: Ecological niche modeling global distributions of two invasive alien plants DOI

Xiang Gong,

Youjun Chen,

Tao Wang

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The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 740, P. 139933 - 139933

Published: June 5, 2020

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Plant invasion risk inside and outside protected areas: Propagule pressure, abiotic and biotic factors definitively matter DOI Creative Commons
Vanessa Lozano, Mirko Di Febbraro, Giuseppe Brundu

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The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 877, P. 162993 - 162993

Published: March 21, 2023

Invasive alien species are among the main global drivers of biodiversity loss posing major challenges to nature conservation and managers protected areas. The present study applied a methodological framework that combined invasive Species Distribution Models, based on propagule pressure, abiotic biotic factors for 14 plants Union concern in Italy, with local interpretable model-agnostic explanation analysis aiming map, evaluate analyse risk plant invasions across country, inside outside network Using hierarchical Model, we explored effect shaping occurrence three biogeographic regions (Alpine, Continental, Mediterranean) realms (terrestrial aquatic) Italy. We disentangled role distribution projected invasion maps. compared posed by varied unevenly threatens As an alien's national scale linked followed their areas is shaped pressure filters. proposed modelling assessment spatial scales under different protection regimes represents attempt fill gap between theory practice planning helping identify scale, site, species-specific priorities management, monitoring control actions. Based solid free geographic information, it has great potential application wider networks world any plant, aiding improved management strategies claimed environmental legislation strategies.

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Four steps to strengthen connectivity modeling DOI Creative Commons

Eamon Riordan‐Short,

Richard Pither, Jason Pither

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Ecography, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2023(11)

Published: July 18, 2023

Maintaining and restoring ecological connectivity is considered a global imperative to help reverse the decline of biodiversity. To be successful, practitioners need guided by modeling research that rigorous reliable for task at hand. However, methods workflows within this rapidly growing field are diverse few have been carefully scrutinized. We propose four steps should consistently undertaken in studies order improve rigour utility: 1) describe type being modeled, 2) assess uncertainty sensitivity model parameters, 3) validate outputs, ideally with independent data 4) make non‐sensitive raw code openly available enhance computational reproducibility. reviewed literature determine extent which included these steps. focused on generated novel landscape outputs using circuit theory restricted our assessment concerning terrestrial mammals. Among 181 meeting search criteria, 39% communicated 18% conducted some form or analysis (or both), attempted their only 7% used fully do so. Lastly, 13% made all available, 2% provided required two both. Our findings highlight clear opportunity reliability, reproducibility utility research. provide checklist researchers can consult include outputs. This will more informed decisions ensure limited resources conservation restoration allocated appropriately.

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Land use and climate change interaction triggers contrasting trajectories of biological invasion DOI Creative Commons
Syed Amir Manzoor, Geoffrey Griffiths, Martin Lukáč

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Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 120, P. 106936 - 106936

Published: Sept. 16, 2020

Global change drivers such as land use and climate changes are known to interact in their effects on biodiversity. The impact of these global biodiversity is increasingly evident many forms including the spread invasive species. Climate affect introduction, colonization species by affecting niche availability dispersal potential. We tested combined current future habitat suitability Rhododendron ponticum Wales using a MaxEnt-based ecological model. used two policy-driven projections for Wales, combination with General Circulation Models Representative Concentration Pathways derive eight different scenarios. In seven out scenarios, R. likely reduce 2030. However, eighth scenario representing an extreme where greenhouse gas emissions both accelerate, interaction forces increase ponticum. study highlights importance considering effect regional policy-based test potential expand or retreat future.

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Observer‐oriented approach improves species distribution models from citizen science data DOI Creative Commons
Pietro Milanesi, Emiliano Mori, Mattia Menchetti

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Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 10(21), P. 12104 - 12114

Published: Sept. 26, 2020

Abstract Citizen science platforms are increasingly growing, and, storing a huge amount of data on species locations, they provide researchers with essential information to develop sound strategies for conservation. However, the lack surveyed sites (i.e., where observers did not record target species) and sampling effort (e.g., number surveys at given site, by how many observers, much time) strongly limit use citizen data. Thus, we examined advantage using an observer‐oriented approach considering occurrences other than collected as pseudo‐absences additional predictors relative total observations, days in which locations were unit, proxies effort) distribution models. Specifically, considered 15 mammal occurring Italy compared predictive accuracy ensemble predictions nine models carried out random versus approach. Through cross‐validations, found that improved models, providing higher pseudo‐absences. Our results showed modeling developed derived outperform those thus improve capacity accurately predict geographic range when deriving robust surrogate effort.

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Global change on the roof of the world: Vulnerability of Himalayan otter species to land use and climate alterations DOI
Pushpinder S. Jamwal, Mirko Di Febbraro, María Laura Carranza

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Diversity and Distributions, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 28(8), P. 1635 - 1649

Published: July 20, 2021

Abstract Aim Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) prescribes the quantification of species vulnerability based on three components: sensitivity, adaptive capacity and exposure. Such assessments should be performed through combined approaches that integrate trait‐based elements (e.g., measures sensitivity such as niche width) with correlative tools quantifying exposure (magnitude changes in climate within habitat). Furthermore, land use alterations may increase impacts biodiversity, CCVAs focus both change effects. Unfortunately, most have so far focused exclusively to change. Location Himalaya. Methods We evaluated otter occurring Himalayan region, is, Aonyx cinereus, Lutra lutra Lutrogale perspicillata , 2050 recently proposed Niche Factor Analysis (CNFA) framework Species Distribution Models. Results Future will reduce (6%–15%) shift (10%–18%) geographical range Himalaya, exerting more severe effects than Among components, played a greater role determining otters. Specifically, specialist species, L. perspicillata, showed highest comparison generalist, . Main conclusions Our results underline how coupling components can generate diverging predictions compared relying only. Moreover, intrinsic proved significantly important extrinsic metrics habitat

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