Methods in Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
Abstract
Spatial
conservation
prioritization
is
traditionally
focusing
on
ensuring
the
representation
of
species
populations
and
habitats
within
protected
areas.
Recently
there
has
been
an
increased
interest
in
incorporating
connectivity
into
planning,
with
higher
priority
given
to
areas
exhibiting
strong
ecological
linkages.
We
introduce
three
metrics
(s‐core,
Louvain
clustering,
walktrap
clustering)
that
allow
us
improve
spatial
process
by
protecting
present
high
values.
Instead
prioritizing
unique
planning
units
(PUs),
these
we
manage
identify
clusters
PUs
collectively
exhibit
This
way
account
for
properties
structure
(i.e.
densely
connected
sites)
final
detection
interest.
evaluated
efficacy
safeguarding
connectivity.
The
proposed
result
up
25%
values
compared
scenario
which
no
are
used.
results
were
obtained
from
other
classic
graph‐theoretic
centrality
(degree,
betweenness
centrality,
Eigenvector
page
rank)
highlighting
their
potential
enhance
performance
across
various
contexts.
can
utilize
existing
data,
such
as
edge
lists,
application
be
tailored
address
diverse
priorities.
Overall,
illustrating
clustering
datasets,
new
approaches
integration
prioritization.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2023
Abstract
Anthropogenic
activities
threaten
global
biodiversity
and
ecosystem
services.
Yet,
area-based
conservation
efforts
typically
target
protection
whilst
minimising
conflict
with
economic
activities,
failing
to
consider
Here
we
identify
priority
areas
that
maximise
both
the
of
mangrove
their
We
reveal
despite
13.5%
distribution
being
currently
strictly
protected,
all
species
are
not
adequately
represented
many
provide
disproportionally
large
services
missed.
Optimising
placement
future
protect
30%
mangroves
potentially
safeguards
an
additional
16.3
billion
USD
coastal
property
value,
6.1
million
people,
1173.1
Tg
C,
50.7
fisher
days
yr
−1
.
Our
findings
suggest
there
is
a
pressing
need
for
including
in
protected
area
design
strategic
prioritisation
coordination
could
substantial
benefits
human
wellbeing.
Heredity,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
130(5), С. 289 - 301
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2023
Genetic
data
can
be
highly
informative
for
answering
questions
relevant
to
practical
conservation
efforts,
but
remain
one
of
the
most
neglected
aspects
species
recovery
plans.
Framing
genetic
with
reference
and
tractable
objectives
help
bypass
this
limitation
application
genetics
in
conservation.
Using
a
single-nucleotide
polymorphism
dataset
from
reduced-representation
sequencing
(DArTSeq),
we
conducted
assessment
remnant
populations
endangered
forty-spotted
pardalote
(Pardalotus
quadragintus),
songbird
endemic
Tasmania,
Australia.
Our
were
inform
strategies
diversity
estimate
effective
population
sizes
patterns
inter-population
movement
identify
management
units
habitat
restoration.
We
show
structure
two
small
on
mainland
Tasmania
as
'satellites'
larger
Bruny
Island
connected
by
migration.
relating
Although
our
results
do
not
indicate
immediate
need
genetically
manage
populations,
estimated
some
that
they
are
vulnerable
drift,
highlighting
urgent
implement
restoration
increase
size
conduct
monitoring.
discuss
how
used
interventions
assessing
contemporary
aspects,
valuable
information
planning
decision-making
produced
guide
actions
account
chances
concern.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
379(1902)
Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2024
Expanding
and
managing
current
habitat
species
protection
measures
is
at
the
heart
of
European
biodiversity
strategy.
A
structured
approach
needed
to
gain
insights
into
such
issues
systematic
conservation
planning,
which
uses
techniques
from
decision
theory
identify
places
actions
that
contribute
most
effectively
policy
objectives
given
a
set
constraints.
Yet
culturally
historically
determined
landscapes
make
implementation
any
plans
challenging,
requiring
an
analysis
synergies
trade-offs
before
implementation.
In
this
work,
we
review
scientific
literature
for
evidence
previous
planning
approaches,
highlighting
recent
advances
success
stories.
We
find
conceptual
characteristics
studies
likely
reduced
their
potential
in
contributing
better-informed
decisions.
outline
pathways
towards
improving
uptake
multi-criteria
various
scales,
particularly
need
(a)
open
data
intuitive
tools,
(b)
integration
biodiversity-focused
with
multiple
objectives,
(c)
accounting
dynamic
ecological
processes
functions,
(d)
better
facilitation
entry-points
co-design
practices
scenarios
stakeholders.
By
adopting
these
practices,
might
become
more
actionable
adaptable
implementable
outcomes.
This
article
part
theme
issue
‘Ecological
novelty
planetary
stewardship:
dynamics
transforming
biosphere’.
Conservation Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
38(6)
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2024
Abstract
International
and
national
conservation
policies
almost
exclusively
focus
on
conserving
species
in
their
historic
native
ranges,
thus
excluding
that
have
been
introduced
by
people
some
of
those
extended
ranges
own
accord.
Given
many
such
migrants
are
threatened
goals
explicitly
exclude
these
populations
may
overlook
opportunities
to
prevent
extinctions
respond
dynamically
rapidly
changing
environmental
climatic
conditions.
Focusing
terrestrial
mammals,
we
quantified
the
number
mammals
established
new
through
assisted
migration
(i.e.,
introduction).
We
devised
4
alternative
scenarios
for
inclusion
assisted‐migrant
mainstream
policy
with
aim
preventing
global
extinctions.
then
used
spatial
prioritization
algorithms
simulate
how
could
change
priorities.
found
22%
(70
out
265)
all
identified
were
mirroring
25%
threatened.
Reassessing
threat
statuses
combining
migrant
reduced
status
23
(∼33%
migrants).
Thus,
including
assessments
provides
a
more
accurate
assessment
actual
extinction
risk
among
species.
Spatial
simulations
showed
reimagining
role
increase
importance
overlooked
landscapes,
particularly
central
Australia,
Europe,
southwestern
United
States.
Our
results
indicated
various
nonexhaustive
ways
consider
populations,
due
consideration
potential
conflicts
resident
taxa,
provide
unprecedented
Abstract
Nature
conservation
is
increasingly
focused
on
recovering
depleted
populations
and
ecosystems.
The
United
Nations
General
Assembly
has
proclaimed
2021–2030
the
UN
Decade
Ecosystem
Restoration,
global
commitments
to
ecosystem
restoration
in
response
biodiversity,
climate,
sustainable
development
targets
are
now
considerable,
with
over
100
nations
committed
halting
reversing
forest
loss
land
degradation
by
2030.
impacts
of
these
resources
nature
recovery
will
depend
how
actions
identified
implemented.
Systematic
planning
historically
been
used
prioritize
areas
for
protection
but
shown
great
potential
guide
that
underpinned
principles
spatial
planning.
In
present
article,
we
advocate
systematic
target
show
well-established
frameworks
can
be
developed
appropriately,
particularly
integrating
models
forecasting
ecological,
social,
economic
conditions
prioritization
methods
designed
resources.
Conservation Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2025
Abstract
Today,
few
watersheds
remain
untouched
by
global
change
processes
arising
from
climate
warming,
impoundments,
channelization,
water
extraction,
pollution,
and
urbanization.
The
need
for
restoration
has
resulted
in
a
myriad
of
interventions,
generally
performed
at
small
scales,
which
have
limited
measurable
impact
restoring
biodiversity
ecosystem
functions.
We
propose
bringing
nature‐based
(also
referred
to
as
rewilding)
principles
rivers
their
allow
freshwater
ecosystems
heal
themselves
present
case
study
example
the
Wolastoq,
transboundary
watershed
on
North
America's
east
coast.
aimed
identify
key
areas
provision
function
secondary
productivity
explored
how
existing
network
protected
lands
contributes
its
conservation.
first
developed
species
distribution
models
94
aquatic
insects
5
aerial
insectivores
then
considered
human
footprint
when
employing
spatial
prioritization
meet
2
area‐based
targets
(17%
30%
[i.e.,
Aichi
Biodiversity
Target
11
Canada's
30×30,
respectively])
conservation
or
production.
Current
protection
was
predicted
be
insufficient
protect
either
providers
receivers
By
considering
integrated
strategies,
actions
can
better
allocated
throughout
habitat
patches
ensure
sustained
functions
across
watershed.
Nature‐based
help
inform
targets,
providing
framework
incorporating
into
planning
offering
practical
insights
policy
efforts
safeguarding
biodiversity.
