Species distribution models rarely predict the biology of real populations
Species distribution models (SDMs) are widely used in ecology. In theory, SDMs capture (at
least part of) species' ecological niches and can be used to make inferences about the …
least part of) species' ecological niches and can be used to make inferences about the …
[图书][B] Habitat suitability and distribution models: with applications in R
This book introduces the key stages of niche-based habitat suitability model building,
evaluation and prediction required for understanding and predicting future patterns of …
evaluation and prediction required for understanding and predicting future patterns of …
Predicting species distributions for conservation decisions
Species distribution models (SDMs) are increasingly proposed to support conservation
decision making. However, evidence of SDMs supporting solutions for on‐ground …
decision making. However, evidence of SDMs supporting solutions for on‐ground …
Quantification of climatic niches in birds: adding the temporal dimension
Quantification of the climatic niche from geographic occurrences is an increasingly important
tool for studying species' relationships to their environment, for example to predict responses …
tool for studying species' relationships to their environment, for example to predict responses …
Predicting the potential distribution of the endangered red panda across its entire range using MaxEnt modeling
An upsurge in anthropogenic impacts has hastened the decline of the red panda (Ailurus
fulgens). The red panda is a global conservation icon, but holistic conservation management …
fulgens). The red panda is a global conservation icon, but holistic conservation management …
Linking habitat selection and predation risk to spatial variation in survival
NJ DeCesare, M Hebblewhite, M Bradley… - Journal of Animal …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
A central assumption underlying the study of habitat selection is that selected habitats confer
enhanced fitness. Unfortunately, this assumption is rarely tested, and in some systems …
enhanced fitness. Unfortunately, this assumption is rarely tested, and in some systems …
Wildfire and the ecological niche: Diminishing habitat suitability for an indicator species within semi‐arid ecosystems
ST O'Neil, PS Coates, BE Brussee… - Global Change …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Globally accelerating frequency and extent of wildfire threatens the persistence of specialist
wildlife species through direct loss of habitat and indirect facilitation of exotic invasive …
wildlife species through direct loss of habitat and indirect facilitation of exotic invasive …
Fixing the Canadian Species at Risk Act: identifying major issues and recommendations for increasing accountability and efficiency
A Turcotte, N Kermany, S Foster, CA Proctor… - Facets, 2021 - facetsjournal.com
Since the implementation of the Canadian Species at Risk Act (SARA) in 2003, deficiencies
in SARA and its application have become clear. Legislative and policy inconsistencies …
in SARA and its application have become clear. Legislative and policy inconsistencies …
HexSim: a modeling environment for ecology and conservation
NH Schumaker, A Brookes - Landscape Ecology, 2018 - Springer
Context Simulation models are increasingly used in both theoretical and applied studies to
explore system responses to natural and anthropogenic forcing functions, develop …
explore system responses to natural and anthropogenic forcing functions, develop …
Fences reduce habitat for a partially migratory ungulate in the Northern Sagebrush Steppe
PF Jones, AF Jakes, AC Telander, H Sawyer… - …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Few studies have examined differential responses of partially migratory ungulates to human
development or activity, where some individuals in a population migrate and others do not …
development or activity, where some individuals in a population migrate and others do not …