The vast scope of conservation problems has forced biologists and managers to rely on"
surrogate" species to serve as shortcuts to guide their decision making. These species …

Corridor Ecology presents guidelines that combine conservation science and practical
experience for maintaining, enhancing, and creating connectivity between natural areas with …

Riparian wildlife is as important as vegetation in maintaining watercourse ecological
integrity, yet present riparian buffer guidelines often fail to maintain sufficient terrestrial …

A fundamental problem of sustainability is how to reduce the double complexity of ecological
and social systems into simple operational terms. We highlight that the conservation concept …

For most species, conservation efforts are being determined by qualities that humans admire
or dislike, including economic importance. The most universally admired physical …

This paper aims to identify and evaluate a potential ecological network including core areas
and large-scale corridors in the İzmir Province and its surrounding areas, Turkey. It is one of …

Simple Summary Conservation funds and resources have long been globally inadequate,
and methods that could maximize conservation outcomes with limited investment, such as …

In highly developed regions, ecosystems are often severely fragmented, whereas the
conservation of biodiversity is highly rated. Regional and local actor groups are often …

This study addresses questions pertaining to the effective use of habitat suitability models as
tools for biodiversity assessment in forest management. Specifically, it discusses, in relation …

Ecological networks (EN) are designed to maintain biodiversity and ecological processes by
protecting habitats and their linkages. By considering the functional role of the landscape …