bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2022
ABSTRACT
The
application
of
ecological
theory
to
urban
planning
is
becoming
more
important
as
land
managers
focus
on
increasing
biodiversity
a
way
improve
human
welfare.
City
authorities
must
decide
not
only
what
types
biodiversity-focused
infrastructure
should
be
prioritized,
but
also
where
new
resources
positioned
and
existing
protected
or
enhanced.
Careful
spatial
can
contribute
the
successful
return
conservation
nature
by
maximizing
contribution
green
landscape
connectivity.
By
using
connectivity
tool,
governments
quantify
effect
different
interventions
ease
with
which
wildlife
move
across
landscape.
Here
we
outline
an
approach
a)
for
species
b)
use
this
test
scenarios
QGIS.
We
demonstrate
four
extensions
work
Deslaurier
et
al.
(2018)
Spanowicz
&
Jaeger
(2019)
method
tool
local
government:
A
step-by-step
calculating
effective
mesh
size
open-source
software
Conversion
value
(
m
eff
)
“probability
connectedness”
P
c
,
easier
interpretation
government
comparisons
between
scenarios).
Guidance
measuring
species-specific
connectivity,
including
how
information
included
might
most
responsive
planning.
Advice
measure
outcome
Land,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(5), С. 609 - 609
Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2024
Assessing
urban
service
locations
is
a
key
issue
within
city
planning,
integral
to
promoting
the
well-being
of
citizens,
and
ensuring
effective
development.
However,
many
current
approaches
emphasize
spatial
analysis
focused
solely
on
physical
attributes,
neglecting
equally
vital
social
dimensions
essential
for
enhancing
inhabitants’
comfort
quality
life.
When
factors
are
considered,
they
tend
operate
at
smaller
scales.
This
paper
addresses
this
gap
by
prioritizing
integrating
alongside
community
level.
By
employing
space
syntax
theory,
study
investigates
suitability
in
Hajjah,
Palestinian
community,
presenting
novel
approach
literature.
The
research
identifies
good
spots
governmental
facilities
like
health
clinics
fire
stations
using
axial
map
analysis.
It
also
suggests
reallocation
some
schools.
Additionally,
it
shows
ways
improve
placement
amenities,
finding
ideal
park
but
suboptimal
mosque
placements.
Commercial
services
exhibit
areas
enhancement
including
gas
shops.
insights
from
can
offer
policymakers
planners
create
more
efficient,
equitable,
accessible
cities.
incorporates
behavior
dynamics
into
analysis,
inclusive
planning.
MethodsX,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10, С. 101989 - 101989
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
The
application
of
ecological
theory
in
urban
planning
is
becoming
more
important
as
land
managers
focus
on
increasing
biodiversity
to
improve
human
welfare
cities.
Authorities
must
decide
not
only
what
types
biodiversity-focused
infrastructure
should
be
prioritized,
but
also
where
new
resources
positioned
and
existing
protected
or
enhanced.
Measuring
the
contribution
green
landscape
connectivity
can
maximise
successful
return
conservation
nature.
By
using
a
tool,
effect
different
interventions
(both
positive
negative)
ease
with
which
wildlife
move
across
compared.
Here
we
outline
an
approach
a)
quantify
for
species
b)
use
this
test
scenarios
QGIS.
We
demonstrate
extensions
method
tool:•Conversion
effective
mesh
size
value
(
meff)
"probability
connectedness"
Pc,
easier
interpretation
by
local
government
comparisons
between
scenarios).•An
measuring
species-specific
connectivity,
including
how
spatial
information
included
might
most
responsive
planning.•Guidance
compare
scenarios.
Landscape and Urban Planning,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
251, С. 105169 - 105169
Опубликована: Июль 18, 2024
Protecting
and
enhancing
biodiversity
in
urban
areas
is
critical
for
meeting
international
conservation
commitments,
has
a
vital
role
to
play
the
health
wellbeing
of
city
residents.
Yet,
urbanisation
can
have
devastating
impacts
on
biodiversity,
with
development
typically
delivering
landscapes
which
habitat
remains
only
as
small,
fragmented
patches,
surrounded
by
an
inhospitable
matrix.
As
cities
begin
plan
alongside
other
land
use
considerations,
planners
leverage
ecological
knowledge
planning
concepts
aid
decision
making
deliver
benefits
nature
people.
Here
we
demonstrate
how
targeted
green
infrastructure
placement
potentially
increase
delivery
landscape
level
improving
connectivity
native
species.
We
measure
change
when
parking
spaces
are
converted
small
across
City
Melbourne,
Australia.
test
three
reallocation
scenarios
varying
levels
space
conversion
spatial
prioritisation
connectivity.
While
scenario
that
maximised
number
performed
best,
show
greening
delivered
strongest
outcomes
per
unit
area
converted.
Improvements
were
two
times
higher
effort
was
towards
locations
identified
important
barriers
landscape-level
movement.
Our
research
emphasises
advantage
strategically
investment
support
biodiversity.
Ecological Informatics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
82, С. 102749 - 102749
Опубликована: Июль 30, 2024
The
standardization
of
river
system
structures
has
reduced
hydrological
connectivity,
exerting
significant
pressure
on
both
ecology
and
urban
development.
precise
diagnosis
proposal
optimization
strategies
remain
key
challenges.
This
study
utilizes
graph
theory
to
delineate
the
network
topology
in
Chengdu
city
establishes
an
evaluation
index
(α,
β,
γ)
for
connectivity.
Spatiotemporal
changes
Chengdu's
connectivity
from
2000
2020
are
analyzed,
alongside
a
validated
scheme
focusing
"pressure
dispersion"
among
nodes.
findings
reveal
simplification
structure
over
past
two
decades,
marked
by
reduction
72
nodes
81
segments.
Particularly
center
(region
II),
these
have
significantly
diminished
overall
Following
implementation
method,
distribution
critical
Region
II
been
more
equitably,
enhancing
resilience
against
disasters
like
floods
diversifying
burden
Furthermore,
indices
showed
improvements
post-optimization,
with
α,
γ
rising
75%,
7.26%,
respectively,
thereby
validating
efficacy
approach.
Analyzing
variations
parameters
across
systems
identifies
vulnerable
links
fundamental
issues,
laying
groundwork
future
improvements.
proposed
methodology
offers
insights
applicable
cities
worldwide
grappling
similar
Abstract
Cities
are
crucial
for
supporting
biodiversity
and
likely
to
play
an
important
role
in
helping
respond
the
global
crisis.
Understanding
how
plants
animals
utilize
various
urban
spaces
is
essential
designing
cities
that
accommodate
both
human
ecological
needs.
Informal
green
(IGS)
have
been
historically
overlooked
space
research
planning.
However,
there
growing
interest
potential
benefit
of
IGS
biodiversity.
This
study
builds
on
previous
by
examining
contribution
at
metropolitan
scale.
We
do
this
mapping
across
entire
landscape
Greater
Melbourne,
Australia,
using
crowdsourced
survey
data
assess
native
bird
plant
species
richness.
Our
findings
indicate
contribute
richness
can
so
a
similar
extent
as
formal
spaces.
found
utility
easements
brownfield
sites
were
particularly
types
While
like
parks
remain
vital
biodiversity,
should
be
considered
integral
part
greenspace
networks.
These
underscore
need
more
actively
consider
decision
making
order
achieve
positive
outcomes.
Frontiers in Conservation Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
The
Asiatic
black
bear
(
Ursus
thibetanus
),
classified
as
a
vulnerable
species
on
the
IUCN
Red
List,
is
an
important
mammal
found
in
state
of
Sikkim,
India.
Studies
carried
out
Khangchendzonga
National
Park
have
documented
presence
these
bears,
highlighting
their
crucial
conservation
importance
region.
population
Black
bears
are
restricted
to
small
habitat
patches,
which
over
years
become
fragmented
by
road
networks
and
urban
settlements.
In
such
landscapes,
connecting
corridors
play
role
maintaining
wildlife
movement
genetic
diversity.
We
assessed
connectivity
between
eight
protected
areas
Sikkim
using
MaxENT
Circuitscape.
65
locations
(collected
through
Camera
traps
sign
surveys)
24
environmental
variables
were
used
model
corridors.
Habitat
suitability
map
was
generated
modelling
approach.
Our
analysis
suggests
that
there
multiple
options
maintain
for
Sikkim.
mapped
seven
five
pinch
points
(bottlenecks
connectivity),
calculated
metrics
estimate
quality
importance.
output
supported
high
AUC
value
(0.921)
field
validation
questionnaire
surveys
assess
use.
results
showed
300
km²
suitable
regions
within
highest
linkages
measured
ratio
cost-weighted
distance
Euclidean
(CWD:EucD)
least-cost
path
(CWD:LCP)
Barsey,
suggesting
(National
Parks
Wildlife
Sanctuaries)
developed
connectivity.
pinch-points
where
due
unfavorable
environments,
linear
infrastructures,
built
up/settlements
or
combination
factors
our
predicted
near
few
settlement
areas;
Mangan,
Dikchu,
Pangthang,
Kabi,
Yuksum
Lachen.
Ground
truthing
confirmed
also
coincide
with
conflict
zones
