An objective approach to select surrogate species for connectivity conservation

An objective approach to select surrogate species for connectivity conservation

Connected landscapes can increase the effectiveness of protected areas by facilitating individual movement and gene flow between populations, thereby increasing the persistence of species even in fragmented habitats. Connectivity planning is often based on modeling connectivity for a limited number of species, i.e., “connectivity umbrellas”, which serve as surrogates for co-occurring species. Connectivity umbrellas are usually selected a priori, based on a few life history traits and often without evaluating other species.

Dutta, T., M. De Barba, N Selva, A. C. Fedorca, L Maiorano, W. Thuiller, A. Zedresser, J. Signer, F. Pfluger, S. Frank, P M. Lucas, and N. Balkenholl. 2023. An objective approach to select surrogate species for connectivity conservation. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 11:1078649. doi: 10.3389/fevo.2023.1078649

Dutta, Trishna

De Barba, Marta

Selva, Nuria

Fedorca, Ancuta Cotovelea

Maiorano, Luigi

Frank, Shane

Connectivity

Umbrella species

Surrogate species

Human influence

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