Incorporating spatio-temporal connectivity for prioritized conservation of individual habitat patches in a dynamic landscape DOI Creative Commons

Hongzhuo Zhao,

Dianfeng Liu, Fuxiang Li

и другие.

Ecological Indicators, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 124, С. 107414 - 107414

Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2021

Habitat fragmentation has largely reduced biodiversity in the urban fringe. The prioritization of individual habitat patches can provide spatially explicit guidance for ecological conservation and restoration. Numerous studies discussed effectiveness purely spatial connectivity metrics to rank priority habitats, but hardly resolved this issue a dynamic landscape context. Meanwhile, spatio-temporal were usually applied at scale, are rarely extended determine patch scale. As such, we extend generalized betweenness centrality metric into networks evaluate priorities from perspective. contribution rates examined varying dispersal distances target species. Caidian District, fringe Wuhan City central China, is taken as case study. results illustrate that net decrease amounts quality 2005 2015 was mainly caused by expansion agricultural production. positive observed distance thresholds exceeding 200 m which allows us capture response dynamics. Accordingly, develop balanced strategy multiple species targeted measures based on coupled analysis patches. Our findings expected solid support growth.

Язык: Английский

Validation of functional connectivity modeling: The Achilles’ heel of landscape connectivity mapping DOI

Jérôme Laliberté,

Martin‐Hugues St‐Laurent

Landscape and Urban Planning, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 202, С. 103878 - 103878

Опубликована: Июль 6, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Identifying a green infrastructure to prioritise areas for restoration to enhance the landscape connectivity and the provision of ecosystem services DOI Creative Commons
Unai Ortega, Ibone Ametzaga-Arregi, Unai Sertutxa

и другие.

Landscape Ecology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 38(12), С. 3751 - 3765

Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2023

Abstract Introduction Habitat fragmentation is one of the major causes loss biodiversity that our planet experiencing. This has affected ecosystems functioning and, consequently, provision ecosystem services (ES). Therefore, European Commission, in a 2013 communication, established concept Green Infrastructure (GI), which strategically planned network multifunctional areas with aim protecting and ES supply, as well improving ecological connectivity. Ecological restoration an essential element to achieve objectives GI, if targeted, could reverse widespread degradation improve landscape Objective In this study, we propose methodology prioritise restore by identifying GI Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve (UBR), north Iberian Peninsula, where forest plantations exotic species abound. Methods order identify elements (core corridors) integrated multispecies approach based on movement key ES-based multifunctionality. Subsequently, identified sectors connectivity particularly vulnerable (pinch points) using circuit theory. Thus, around pinch points were prioritised for future plans depending their aim: (1) Improve corridors high importance low quality (2) approach, (3) movement. Results The resultant included 36% UBR surface. We 34 three especies 64 approach. 149 ha convert into native 167 Conclusion information be useful organizations institutions carrying out actions recovering forests territory.

Язык: Английский

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Combining multi-state species distribution models, mortality estimates, and landscape connectivity to model potential species distribution for endangered species in human dominated landscapes DOI
Luigi Maiorano, Luca Chiaverini, Matteo Falco

и другие.

Biological Conservation, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 237, С. 19 - 27

Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2019

Язык: Английский

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Multi-scale niche modeling of three sympatric felids of conservation importance in central Iran DOI
Rasoul Khosravi, Mahmoud‐Reza Hemami, Samuel A. Cushman

и другие.

Landscape Ecology, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 34(10), С. 2451 - 2467

Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2019

Язык: Английский

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Meta‐replication, sampling bias, and multi‐scale model selection: A case study on snow leopard (Panthera uncia) in western China DOI
Luciano Atzeni, Samuel A. Cushman, Defeng Bai

и другие.

Ecology and Evolution, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 10(14), С. 7686 - 7712

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2020

Abstract Replicated multiple scale species distribution models (SDMs) have become increasingly important to identify the correct variables determining and their influences on ecological responses. This study explores multi‐scale habitat relationships of snow leopard ( Panthera uncia ) in two areas Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau western China. Our primary objectives were evaluate degree which relationships, expressed by predictors, scales response, magnitude effects, consistent across or locally landcape‐specific. We coupled univariate optimization maximum entropy algorithm produce multivariate SDMs, inferring relative suitability for ensembling top performing models. optimized SDMs based average omission rate ensembles’ overlap with a simulated reference model. Comparison highlighted landscape‐specific responses limiting factors. These dependent effects hydrological network, anthropogenic features, topographic complexity, heterogeneity landcover patch mosaic. Overall, even accounting specific local differences, we found general landscape attributes associated requirements, consisting positive association uplands ridges, aggregated low‐contrast landscapes, large extents grassy herbaceous vegetation. As means performance bias correction methods, explored three datasets showing range intensities. The corrections depends intensity; however, density kernels offered reliable strategy under all circumstances. reveals response leopards environmental confirms role meta‐replicated designs identification spatially varying Furthermore, this makes contributions ongoing discussion about best approaches sampling correction.

Язык: Английский

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Habitat suitability and connectivity implications for the conservation of the Persian leopard along the Iran–Iraq border DOI Creative Commons
Shahram Kaboodvandpour, Kamran Almasieh, Navid Zamani

и другие.

Ecology and Evolution, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(19), С. 13464 - 13474

Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2021

Abstract Habitat fragmentation has major negative impacts on wildlife populations, and the connectivity could reduce these impacts. This study was conducted to assess habitat suitability structural of Persian leopard along Iran–Iraq border (i.e., Zagros Mountains) compare situation identified core habitats with existing conservation areas (CAs). An ensemble modeling approach resulting from five models used predict suitability. To identify corridors border, factorial least‐cost path analyses were applied. The results revealed that topographic roughness, distance CAs, annual precipitation, vegetation/cropland density, rivers most influential variables for predicting occurrence in area. By an estimated dispersal 82 km (suggested by previous studies), three (two cores Iran one Iraq). largest located south center area, which had highest priorities. maintained within Iraqi side. Only about one‐fifth detected relative protected CAs Detected this be appropriate road map accomplish network regarding conservation. Establishing transboundary particularly is strongly recommended conserve large carnivores, including leopard.

Язык: Английский

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Prey availability modulates predicted range contraction of two large felids in response to changing climate DOI Creative Commons
Rasoul Khosravi, Mahmoud‐Reza Hemami, Shima Malakoutikhah

и другие.

Biological Conservation, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 255, С. 109018 - 109018

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Predicting wildlife corridors for multiple species in an East African ungulate community DOI Creative Commons
Jason Riggio,

Katie Foreman,

Ethan Freedman

и другие.

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(4), С. e0265136 - e0265136

Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2022

Wildlife corridors are typically designed for single species, yet holistic conservation approaches require suitable multiple species. Modelling habitat linkages wildlife is based on several modelling steps (each involving choices), and in the case of multi-species corridors, an approach to optimize species few or a functional corridor To model robust simultaneously evaluate impact methodological choices, we develop multi-method delineate that effectively capture movement while limiting area required. Using presence data collected along ground-based line transects between Lake Manyara Tarangire National Parks, Tanzania, assessed species-habitat association both ensemble stacked distribution frameworks used these estimate linearly non-linearly scaled landscape resistances seven ungulate We evaluated suitability least-cost circuit theory-based connectivity models each individually generated corridor. Our results revealed relationships subsequent differed across but pattern predicted study was similar all regardless method (circuit theory least-cost) scaling suitability-based cost surface (linear non-linear). Stacked were highly correlated with outputs (r = 0.79 0.97), having greatest overlap individual model: 61.6%; non-linear 60.2%). Zebra best single-species proxy connectivity. Overall, show achieve relatively low cumulative costs savanna ungulates as compared their respective corridors. Given challenges involved acquiring parameterizing zebra may act this system.

Язык: Английский

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Contrasting use of habitat, landscape elements, and corridors by grey wolf and golden jackal in central Iran DOI

Gilda Shahnaseri,

Mahmoud‐Reza Hemami, Rasoul Khosravi

и другие.

Landscape Ecology, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 34(6), С. 1263 - 1277

Опубликована: Май 20, 2019

Язык: Английский

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The underestimated role of small fragments for carnivore dispersal in the Atlantic Forest DOI Creative Commons
Milena Fiuza Diniz, Marco Túlio Pacheco Coelho, Fernanda Gonçalves de Sousa

и другие.

Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 19(1), С. 81 - 89

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2021

Designing protected areas capable of supporting organism flow is critical for species persistence across wide scales. Here, we evaluated the capacity and protection level forest fragments to sustain connectivity carnivores in Atlantic Forest. We simulated potential dispersal considering spatial demands quantified importance patches with different sizes sustaining movement. found that smaller than home-range size represented more 95% used during dispersal. These small remnants play a key role upholding carnivores, especially moving long distances. Although structure did support most movements, our results showed some must cross matrices composed by crops pasture complete their trajectories. Moreover, between 29% 70% area around species' movement paths, which could act as corridors, overlap human activities. Current established – mainly targeted sustainable use cover only 15% entire extension enrolled reinforce conservation efforts should not overlook improve connectivity. Integrating restoration matrix management would benefit long-term persistence.

Язык: Английский

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