Use of surrogate species to cost‐effectively prioritize conservation actions

M Ward, JR Rhodes, JEM Watson… - Conservation …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Conservation efforts often focus on umbrella species whose distributions overlap with many
other flora and fauna. However, because biodiversity is affected by different threats that are …

Assessing global efforts in the selection of vertebrates as umbrella species for conservation

N Yang, M Price, Y Xu, Y Zhu, X Zhong, Y Cheng… - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Conservation funds and resources have long been globally inadequate,
and methods that could maximize conservation outcomes with limited investment, such as …

Are keystone species effective umbrellas for habitat conservation? A spatially explicit approach

SA Johnson, HK Ober, DC Adams - Journal for Nature Conservation, 2017 - Elsevier
As native ecosystems are degraded throughout the world, the importance of managing,
conserving, and restoring wildlife habitat escalates. We must carefully consider which …

[PDF][PDF] Forecasting the spread associated with climate change in Eastern Europe of the invasive Asiatic flea beetle, Luperomorpha xanthodera (Coleoptera …

M Iannella, P D'Alessandro, M Biondi - European Journal of Entomology, 2020 - eje.cz
The current climate has facilitated biological invasions worldwide, with the spread of
invasive species accelerating over the last few decades. Introductions of species are often …

[HTML][HTML] Spatial distribution and priority conservation areas identification in Three-River-Source National Park considering the multifaceted values of plants

Y Wang, H Huang, L Li, Y Tian, C Yuan - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Spatially differentiated conservation effort for natural resources is critical to achieving a
balance between protection and development in national parks. However, the extent of …

Impact of climate change on paddy farming in the village Tank Cascade Systems of Sri Lanka

SS Ratnayake, M Reid, N Larder, HK Kadupitiya… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Consequences of global climate change are predicted to increase risks to crop production in
the future. However, the possible broader impact of climate change on social-ecological …

Identifying landscape species for ecological planning

R Khosravi, MR Hemami - Ecological indicators, 2019 - Elsevier
The global extent of habitat degradation and accelerated rate of diversity loss requires
conservation managers to quickly develop conservation plans within political, financial and …

Insectivorous birds as 'non-traditional'flagship species in vineyards: applying a neglected conservation paradigm to agricultural systems

G Assandri, G Bogliani, P Pedrini, M Brambilla - Ecological Indicators, 2017 - Elsevier
In intensive farmland, it is often difficult to find charismatic and evocative species to serve as
a flagship to inspire conservation actions and awareness. Here,'non-traditional'flagship …

Distribution, Population Density, and Behavior of Dwarf Galagos (Paragalago sp.) in Taita Hills, Kenya

H Rosti, J Heiskanen, S Bearder, B Lombo… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
A good understanding of taxonomy, distribution, and population density is needed for
conservation. Scientific knowledge of dwarf galagos (Paragalago sp.) remains limited. Two …

[PDF][PDF] Dynamic occupancy of wild Asian Elephant: A case study based on the SMART database from the Western Forest Complex in Thailand

P Amorntiyangkul, A Pattanavibool… - Environment and …, 2022 - researchgate.net
Understanding distribution patterns is essential for the long-term conservation of
megafauna, particularly the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). We investigated the …