Knowing where species occur is fundamental to many ecological and environmental
applications. Species distribution models (SDMs) are typically based on correlations …

All basic processes of ecological populations involve decisions; when and where to move,
when and what to eat, and whether to fight or flee. Yet decisions and the underlying …

This book introduces the key stages of niche-based habitat suitability model building,
evaluation and prediction required for understanding and predicting future patterns of …

Information on the ecological traits of species might improve predictions of climate-driven
range shifts. However, the usefulness of traits is usually assumed rather than quantified …

Process‐based models are becoming increasingly used tools for understanding how
species are likely to respond to environmental changes and to potential management …

Habitat loss and fragmentation are global threats to biodiversity and major research topics in
ecology and conservation biology. We conducted a systematic review to assess where–the …

Context Dispersal is a crucial process for species persistence under natural and disturbed
landscapes. The effectiveness of stepping stones as a connectivity strategy for increasing …

Estimating population spread rates across multiple species is vital for projecting biodiversity
responses to climate change. A major challenge is to parameterise spread models for many …

The interacting impacts of habitat fragmentation and climate change present a substantial
threat for biodiversity, constituting a 'deadly anthropogenic cocktail'. A range of conservation …

Context Dispersal typically consists of three components—departure, transience and
settlement—each of which can be influenced by the landscape. A fundamental aspect of …