Diverse urban pollinators and where to find them

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 281, P. 110036 - 110036

Published: April 3, 2023

Language: Английский

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Animal migration in the Anthropocene: threats and mitigation options

Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 99(4), P. 1242 - 1260

Published: March 4, 2024

ABSTRACT Animal migration has fascinated scientists and the public alike for centuries, yet migratory animals are facing diverse threats that could lead to their demise. The Anthropocene is characterised by reality humans dominant force on Earth, having manifold negative effects biodiversity ecosystem function. Considerable research focus been given assessing anthropogenic impacts numerical abundance of species/populations, whereas relatively less attention devoted animal migration. However, there clear linkages, example, where human‐driven behaviour can population/species declines or even extinction. Here, we explore (in all domains – aquatic, terrestrial, aerial) using International Union Conservation Nature (IUCN) Threat Taxonomy classifications. We reveal (e.g. human development, disease, invasive species, climate change, exploitation, pollution) impact wildlife in varied ways spanning taxa, life stages type from direct mortality changes behaviour, health, physiology). Notably, these often interact complex unpredictable detriment wildlife, further complicating management. Fortunately, beginning identify strategies conserving managing Anthropocene. provide a set that, if embraced, have potential ensure animals, important ecological functions sustained migration, persist.

Language: Английский

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Impacts of urban-rural integration on landscape patterns and their implications for landscape sustainability: The case of Changsha, China

Landscape Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 39(7)

Published: July 5, 2024

Abstract Context Landscape patterns result from complex social-ecological interactions, such as urban-rural integration which is especially notable in China. However, the impacts of on landscape sustainability remain understudied. Objectives Our objectives were to examine and explore its implications for sustainability. Methods The study area Changsha metropolitan central China, has undergone since 2005. A three-step approach was used (1) assess spatiotemporal dynamics with a multidimensional indicator system, (2) quantify pattern using metrics, (3) main drivers processes involved responsible observed changes through time-fixed effects model. Results findings reveal significant increase level 2005 2020. Concurrently, regional experienced increasing trends characterized by loss fragmentation natural agricultural patches, well heightened connectivity among constructed patches. Urban-rural exerts societal convergence, economic interaction, technology sharing, spatial interlinkage, subsequently influencing (un)sustainability. Conclusions different have varying patterns, intertwined Therefore, integrated governance imperative addressing disadvantages while strategically leveraging advantages various contexts.

Language: Английский

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Environmental Health and Societal Wealth Predict Movement Patterns of an Urban Carnivore

Ecology Letters, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 28(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT How societal, ecological and infrastructural attributes interact to influence wildlife movement is uncertain. We explored whether neighbourhood socioeconomic status environmental quality were associated with coyote ( Canis latrans ) patterns in Los Angeles, California assessed the performance of integrated social–ecological models. found that coyotes living more anthropogenically burdened regions (i.e. higher pollution, denser development, etc.) had larger home ranges showed greater daily displacement mean step length than less regions. Coyotes experiencing differing levels anthropogenic burdens demonstrated divergent selection for vegetation, road densities other habitat conditions. Further, models included societal covariates performed better only features linear infrastructure. This study provides a unique lens examining drivers urban movement, which should be applicable planners conservationists when building equitable, healthy wildlife‐friendly cities.

Language: Английский

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The impairment of environmental sustainability due to rapid urbanization in the dryland region of northern China

Landscape and Urban Planning, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 187, P. 165 - 180

Published: Nov. 9, 2018

Language: Английский

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