Global Change Biology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
27(24), С. 6551 - 6567
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2021
Abstract
The
2019–2020
Australian
Black
Summer
wildfires
demonstrated
that
single
events
can
have
widespread
and
catastrophic
impacts
on
biodiversity,
causing
a
sudden
marked
reduction
in
population
size
for
many
species.
In
such
circumstances,
there
is
need
conservation
managers
to
respond
rapidly
implement
priority
remedial
management
actions
the
most‐affected
species
help
prevent
extinctions.
To
date,
responses
been
biased
towards
high‐profile
taxa
with
substantial
information
bases.
Here,
we
demonstrate
sufficient
data
are
available
model
extinction
risk
less
well‐known
species,
which
could
inform
much
broader
more
effective
ecological
disaster
responses.
Using
publicly
collection
GIS
datasets,
combined
life‐history
data,
modelled
from
553
native
bee
(33%
of
all
described
taxa).
We
suggest
two
now
eligible
listing
as
Endangered
nine
Vulnerable
under
IUCN
criteria,
basis
fire
overlap,
intensity,
frequency,
traits:
this
tally
far
exceeds
three
listed
threatened
prior
wildfire.
how
undertake
wide‐scale
assessment
wildfire
impact
poorly
understood
group
focus
surveys
recovery
efforts.
also
provide
methods
script
required
make
similar
assessments
other
or
regions.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 9, 2025
Abstract
The
Philippines
is
a
biodiversity
hotspot
with
rich
variety
of
terrestrial
vertebrate
species,
many
which
are
endemic
and
under
threat
from
environmental
changes
unsustainable
activities.
Effective
conservation
action
urgently
needed;
however,
progress
hampered
by
persistent
knowledge
shortfalls
uneven
research
efforts.
In
this
study,
we
assessed
the
extinction
risks,
threats,
gaps
1,258
Philippine
species.
We
found
that
at
least
15%–23%
species
risk
extinction,
particularly
amphibians
mammals,
primarily
driven
habitat
loss
overexploitation.
However,
reptiles
remain
markedly
underrepresented
in
their
true
status
likely
underestimated.
Our
findings
highlight
historical
biases
continue
to
perpetuate
inequities,
leaving
vulnerable
data-deficient
areas
overlooked.
Filling
these
balanced
investment,
expanded
monitoring,
better
data
sharing
crucial
for
informed
conservation.
recommend
using
integrative
tools
remote
sensing
tackle
major
Philippines.
Integrating
collaboration,
citizen
science,
targeted
surveys,
genetic
can
address
gaps.
study
offers
strategic
framework
guiding
national
priorities
safeguarding
country’s
rapidly
vanishing
wildlife
heritage,
emphasizing
that,
without
action,
risks
losing
its
unique
biodiversity.
Peer Community Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5
Опубликована: Май 13, 2025
The
majority
of
vulnerability
assessments
biodiversity
to
global
changes
have
so
far
been
applied
to,
and
designed
for,
mainland
systems,
overlooking
islands.
However,
islands
harbour
unique
are
epicentres
ongoing
extinctions.
We
thus
introduce
a
specific
framework
for
quantifying
the
terrestrial
insular
biota
multiple
threats.
This
uses
markers
exposure,
sensitivity,
adaptive
capacity
account
characteristics
island
biodiversity.
Our
assessment
involves
five
steps:
(1)
defining
scope
assessment,
(2)
selecting
most
appropriate
markers,
(3)
computing
metric,
(4)
evaluating
uncertainties,
(5)
providing
recommendations
conservation.
development
this
tailored
systems
is
part
larger
initiative
meet
international
policy
targets
that
better
integrate
threats
dimensions.
discuss
need
urgency
applying
guide
evidence-based
decisions
conservation
biodiversity,
increased
attention
at
science-policy
interface.
Global Ecology and Biogeography,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
34(6)
Опубликована: Май 30, 2025
ABSTRACT
Aim
Ecological
networks
describe
the
complex
set
of
interconnections
among
species
and
their
environment,
network
structure
can
inform
stability,
resilience,
functioning
ecosystems.
Increasing
attention
is
being
paid
to
mechanisms
that
determine
interactions.
Phylogeny
has
informed
our
understanding
connections
within
networks,
mostly
by
describing
strength
phylogenetic
conservation
Here,
we
examine
how
position
a
relates
its
functional
network,
testing
relationship
between
topologies.
Location
Global.
Time
Period
Early
20th
century
present.
Major
Taxa
Studied
Birds
plants.
Methods
We
used
large
dataset
frugivore
interactions
calculate
degree
focal
(degree)
partners
they
interact
with
(partner
degree)
bird
plant
phylogenies
local
evolutionary
distinctiveness
(ED),
measure
calculated
on
community‐level
phylogeny.
then
fit
binomial
Bayesian
models
estimate
effect
species'
ED
partners.
In
avian
incorporated
traits
from
AVONET
in
contributions
partner
relative
those
ED.
Results
The
both
high
birds
plants
tend
have
fewer
than
do
low
species,
species.
birds,
statistical
sizes
are
comparable
or
larger
measured
traits.
Main
Conclusions
Our
analysis
illustrates
relationships
affect
present‐day
ecologies
underscores
unique
ecological
contribution
outliers.
Global Ecology and Biogeography,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
31(10), С. 2120 - 2130
Опубликована: Май 31, 2022
Abstract
Aim
Invertebrates
make
up
the
vast
majority
of
fauna
species
but
are
often
overlooked
in
impact
assessment
and
conservation
response.
The
extent
to
which
2019–2020
Australian
megafires
overlapped
with
range
vertebrate
has
been
well
documented;
consequently,
substantial
resourcing
directed
towards
their
recovery.
Here,
we
attempt
document
overlap
these
invertebrate
species.
In
doing
so,
seek
demonstrate
that
it
is
possible
worthwhile
assess
effect
a
catastrophic
event
on
large
number
poorly
known
Location
Temperate
subtropical
Australia.
Time
period
2019–2020.
Major
taxa
invertebrates.
Methods
We
adapted
published
analytical
pathway
for
distributional
fire
Overlaps
32,163
were
determined
using
point
records
polygons.
Results
found
13,581
had
part
burnt
megafires.
Of
these,
382
whole
burnt,
further
405
50–99.9%
burnt.
Five
examples
described.
Main
conclusions
Poorly
groups
biodiversity
can
be
impacted
significantly
by
major
disturbance
events,
such
overlooked.
This
oversight
consequences
under‐estimating
magnitude
impacts
potential
failure
direct
responses
those
most
need
them.
Our
analysis
demonstrates
≥50%
nearly
800
taxa,
tally
far
higher
than
vertebrates
(19
taxa).
Assessment
real
(i.e.,
beyond
simply
fire)
requires
more
consideration
susceptibility
and/or
post‐fire
survey
monitoring.
justifies
response
less
biased
iconic
Global Change Biology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
27(24), С. 6551 - 6567
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2021
Abstract
The
2019–2020
Australian
Black
Summer
wildfires
demonstrated
that
single
events
can
have
widespread
and
catastrophic
impacts
on
biodiversity,
causing
a
sudden
marked
reduction
in
population
size
for
many
species.
In
such
circumstances,
there
is
need
conservation
managers
to
respond
rapidly
implement
priority
remedial
management
actions
the
most‐affected
species
help
prevent
extinctions.
To
date,
responses
been
biased
towards
high‐profile
taxa
with
substantial
information
bases.
Here,
we
demonstrate
sufficient
data
are
available
model
extinction
risk
less
well‐known
species,
which
could
inform
much
broader
more
effective
ecological
disaster
responses.
Using
publicly
collection
GIS
datasets,
combined
life‐history
data,
modelled
from
553
native
bee
(33%
of
all
described
taxa).
We
suggest
two
now
eligible
listing
as
Endangered
nine
Vulnerable
under
IUCN
criteria,
basis
fire
overlap,
intensity,
frequency,
traits:
this
tally
far
exceeds
three
listed
threatened
prior
wildfire.
how
undertake
wide‐scale
assessment
wildfire
impact
poorly
understood
group
focus
surveys
recovery
efforts.
also
provide
methods
script
required
make
similar
assessments
other
or
regions.