Movement of avian predators points to biodiversity hotspots in agricultural landscape
Royal Society Open Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Global
agricultural
landscapes
are
witnessing
a
concerning
decline
in
biodiversity,
and
this
trend
is
predicted
to
persist.
To
safeguard
these
biodiversity-rich
areas,
it
crucial
pinpoint
hotspots
effectively.
In
doing
so,
we
used
various
species
of
avian
predators
as
suitable
sentinel
animals
due
their
mobility
dependence
on
prey
diversity
abundance.
Between
2019
2021,
tracked
62
individuals
from
four
bird
using
GPS
loggers
Estonian
farmland.
Dividing
the
study
area
into
50
m
grids
overlaying
them
with
individuals'
locations
enabled
us
differentiate
between
activity
control
sites.
We
conducted
surveys
amphibian,
bird,
small
mammal
plant
abundance
determine
if
predator
correlated
overall
biodiversity.
Our
findings
revealed
significantly
higher
surveyed
groups
within
compared
These
continued
be
frequently
by
raptors
subsequent
year,
albeit
not
two
years
later.
conclusion,
multispecies
telemetry
emerges
an
objective,
dependable
spatially
accurate
biodiversity
indicator.
With
accumulation
movement
data,
anticipate
increased
interest
adoption
approach
monitoring.
Язык: Английский
Methodology and Approaches for Biodiversity Conservation
Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 271 - 299
Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2024
“Harmony
in
Nature”
offers
a
thorough
examination
of
biodiversity
conservation
methods.
It
serves
as
guide
for
scientists,
policymakers,
and
enthusiasts.
Beginning
with
the
urgent
need
conservation,
it
emphasizes
ecosystems'
role
sustaining
life.
The
book
covers
traditional
modern
assessment
methods,
including
field
studies
advanced
technologies
like
satellite
imagery.
stresses
integrating
indigenous
knowledge,
citizen
science,
community-based
approaches.
Adaptive
management,
policy
frameworks,
global
collaborations
are
discussed.
Case
illustrate
successful
initiatives
lessons
learned.
Ethical
considerations
sustainability
integrated
throughout.
concludes
call
to
action
preservation.
aims
be
valuable
resource
academia,
practitioners,
fostering
understanding
essential
methodologies
amidst
environmental
challenges.
Язык: Английский
From Data to Insights
Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 350 - 380
Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2024
This
chapter
examined
the
utilization
of
GeoAI
for
healthcare
issues
like
patient
demographics,
socio-economic
factors,
health
insurance
coverage,
and
environmental
conditions
to
enhance
delivery.
By
analyzing
population
density
data,
can
optimize
placement
facilities
resources,
ensuring
equitable
access.
Environmental
such
as
air
water
quality,
identify
regions
at
risk
specific
issues,
guiding
targeted
interventions.
address
disparities
by
considering
social
determinants
enabling
personalized
treatment
plans.
Integrating
high-quality,
timely,
relevant
geospatial
data
allow
facilitate
accurate
decision-making
resource
allocation,
improving
outcomes
public
strategies.
However,
challenges
include
privacy
security,
managing
technical
operational
integration
complexities,
requiring
specialized
expertise,
which
be
overcome
with
robust
governance
interdisciplinary
collaboration.
Язык: Английский
Spatial Ecology of a Resident Avian Predator During the Non-Breeding Period in Managed Habitats of Southeastern Europe
Animals,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(22), С. 3338 - 3338
Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2024
Describing
home
range
and
resource
selection
is
crucial
for
understanding
ecological
needs
creating
conservation
programs.
Still,
our
knowledge
of
spatial
behavioural
ecology
most
species
remains
limited.
Here,
we
used
satellite
transmitters
to
investigate
core
sizes,
habitat
selection,
roost
characteristics
in
seven
tawny
owl
males
Western
Serbia
during
the
autumn-winter
period
2023.
Using
minimum
convex
polygon
(MCP)
autocorrelated
kernel
density
estimation
(AKDE),
found
clear
variability
area
sizes.
Also,
adult
heavier
have
smaller
ranges
than
juvenile
lightweight
individuals.
The
Bhattacharyya
coefficient
showed
minor
overlap
tagged
males.
final
model
evaluation
suggests
that
likelihood
occurrence
was
positively
correlated
with
share
anthropogenic
infrastructure
negatively
associated
increase
proportion
cultivated
land
within
range.
However,
scores
performance
metrics
moderate
predictive
accuracy,
implying
other
unmeasured
variables
may
dictate
presence.
Our
study
illustrates
plasticity
ability
adapt
a
human-modified
environment
while
providing
new
information
about
this
widespread
predator
Europe.
Язык: Английский