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Biodiversity Conservation
Enya O'Reilly, Richard D. Gregory, Ainars Aunins, Lluis Brotons, Tomasz Chodkiewicz, Virginia Escandell, Ruud P. B. Foppen, Anna Gamero, Sergi Herrando, Frederic Jiguet, John A. Kalas, Johannes Kamp, Alena Klvanova, Aleksi Lehikoinen, Ake Lindstrom, Dario Massimino, Ingar Jostein Oien, Jiri Reif, Eva Silarova, Norbert Teufelbauer, Sven Trautmann, Chris van Turnhout, Thomas Vikstrom, Petr Vorisek, Simon J. Butler
Summary: In order to understand the sensitivity of species to habitat change, it is important to determine the level of association and specialization a species has with a particular habitat. Traditional categorical classifications may not account for temporal and spatial differences, while quantitative metrics can provide a more detailed evaluation. This study explores relative habitat use (RHU) as a metric for quantifying species' association and specialization for different habitats, finding that RHU scores align well with traditional classifications and show temporal variation based on association and specialization levels.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Henry S. Pollock, Judith D. Toms, Corey E. Tarwater, Thomas J. Benson, James R. Karr, Jeffrey D. Brawn
Summary: A 44-year population study of a Neotropical understory bird assemblage in a protected forest reserve in central Panama revealed that among 57 resident species analyzed, only 2 showed an increase in abundance while 40 species exhibited declines, with severe losses in estimated abundance. These declines were independent of ecological factors or phylogenetic affiliation, indicating widespread and alarming trends of tropical bird declines in intact forests. Understanding the underlying ecological mechanisms driving these declines is identified as a pressing conservation priority.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Javier Rivas-Salvador, Martin Strobl, Tomas Kadlec, Pavel Saska, Jiri Reif
Summary: Agricultural intensification poses a serious threat to European biodiversity, and improving farmland habitat suitability is crucial for mitigating this threat. The invasive black locust negatively impacts bird species richness in mid-field woodlots in Central European farmland, particularly affecting habitat specialists and habitat generalists.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vojtech Brlik, Eva Silarova, Jana Skorpilova, Hany Alonso, Marc Anton, Ainars Aunins, Zoltan Benkoe, Gilles Biver, Malte Busch, Tomasz Chodkiewicz, Przemyslaw Chylarecki, Dick Coombes, Elisabetta de Carli, Juan C. del Moral, Antoine Derouaux, Virginia Escandell, Daniel P. Eskildsen, Benoit Fontaine, Ruud P. B. Foppen, Anna Gamero, Richard D. Gregory, Sarah Harris, Sergi Herrando, Iordan Hristov, Magne Husby, Christina Ieronymidou, Frederic Jiquet, John A. Kalas, Johannes Kamp, Primoz Kmecl, Petras Kurlavicius, Aleksi Lehikoinen, Lesley Lewis, Ake Lindstroem, Aris Manolopoulos, David Marti, Dario Massimino, Charlotte Moshoj, Renno Nellis, David Noble, Alain Paquet, Jean-Yves Paquet, Danae Portolou, Ivan Ramirez, Cindy Redel, Jiri Reif, Jozef Ridzon, Hans Schmid, Benjamin Seaman, Laura Silva, Leo Soldaat, Svetoslav Spasov, Anna Staneva, Tibor Szep, Guido Tellini Florenzano, Norbert Teufelbauer, Sven Trautmann, Tom van der Meij, Arco van Strien, Chris van Turnhout, Glenn Vermeersch, Zdenek Vermouzek, Thomas Vikstrom, Petr Vorisek, Anne Weiserbs, Alena Klvanova
Summary: Around fifteen thousand fieldworkers annually count breeding birds using standardized protocols in 28 European countries. The observations are collected, validated, summarized and used for continent-wide annual and long-term indices of population size changes of 170 species. This unique database alongside detailed summary of methodology facilitates further use in research, conservation and policy.
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Environmental Sciences
Michelle Ward, James E. M. Watson, Hugh P. Possingham, Stephen T. Garnett, Martine Maron, Jonathan R. Rhodes, Chris MacColl, Richard Seaton, Nigel Jackett, April E. Reside, Patrick Webster, Jeremy S. Simmonds
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the extirpation of threatened birds in Australia by mapping their past and current potential habitats. The results indicate a significant loss of habitat and range contraction for these species, with some having been extirpated from the majority of their former potential habitat.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jie Liang, Yuhui Peng, Ziqian Zhu, Xin Li, Wenle Xing, Xiaodong Li, Ming Yan, Yujie Yuan
Summary: Climate change is causing shifts in habitat and population centroid for migratory species, leading to reduced habitat area and suitability, as well as changes in migration time and distance, posing more adverse conditions for bird survival. Understanding the adverse impact of climate change on species distribution is crucial for future species protection.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Salvador Arenas-Castro, Neftali Sillero
Summary: A cost-effective and sustainable framework for monitoring species-specific habitat changes across scales was developed using ecological niche models and satellite remote sensing data. Trend analysis showed decreasing habitat suitability for most species across regional and continental scales, with amphibians and reptiles being the most affected groups. The framework can detect changes in habitat suitability regardless of spatial scale, providing a promising tool for biodiversity monitoring and risk assessment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan-Ling Tan, Jen-Eem Chen, Thian-Hee Yiew, Muzafar Shah Habibullah
Summary: This study investigates the impact of habitat change on biodiversity loss in South and Southeast Asian countries using negative binomial regression models. The findings show that agricultural and arable land contribute positively to biodiversity loss, while forest area has an unexpected direct influence on the number of threatened species. Rising per capita income, human population, and low corruption control are associated with a higher number of threatened species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Riva, Caroline J. Martin, Koreen Millard, Lenore Fahrig
Summary: Research shows that small forest patches are more valuable for biodiversity conservation compared to large forest patches, but current policies prioritize the protection of large forest patches. The study also reveals a global trend of higher deforestation rates in small forest patches than in large ones, indicating a disproportionate impact on biodiversity relative to the total forest area removed. Addressing this issue and achieving the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework will require policy revision and increased societal awareness of the importance of small habitat patches.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Joachim H. Spangenberg
Summary: Biodiversity loss is a significant environmental impact caused by human activities. in order to assess the human impact on ecosystems and plan conservation and restoration, data on ecosystem typologies need to be complemented with information on the severity of human impacts and the history of places. To address these gaps, we suggest using the Land Use Intensity (LUI) index as a simple and intuitive tool for monitoring and communicating human impacts on ecosystems.
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Forestry
Yanlong Guo, Zefang Zhao, Fuxin Zhu, Xin Li
Summary: This study analyzed the potential planting area changes of 56 cultivated tree species in southern China under climate change. The results showed that as temperatures rise, the distribution area of tree species will decrease, leading to habitat loss and loss in species diversity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. Justin Nowakowski, James I. Watling, Alexander Murray, Jessica L. Deichmann, Thomas S. Akre, Carlos L. Munoz Brenes, Brian D. Todd, Louise McRae, Robin Freeman, Luke O. Frishkoff
Summary: An analysis of 2,239 terrestrial vertebrate populations shows that they decline more slowly in protected areas than outside protected areas, but the benefits vary across vertebrate classes and depend on the regional context of the protected area.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. Justin Nowakowski, James I. Watling, Alexander Murray, Jessica L. Deichmann, Thomas S. Akre, Carlos L. Munoz Brenes, Brian D. Todd, Louise Mcrae, Robin Freeman, Luke O. Frishkoff
Summary: Protected areas (PAs) can effectively slow down the decline of terrestrial vertebrate populations, with amphibians and birds benefiting the most. However, the effectiveness of PAs varies across regions and vertebrate classes. Good governance and targeted protection are crucial for optimizing the PA network.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Qingyue Guo, Xiaoke Liu, Yuxiao He, Youhua Chen
Summary: This paper explores the disequilibrium between land use and amphibian diversity in southwestern China, finding different best-fitted species-area relationship models for different habitat types. The results suggest the existence of amphibian extinction debt, with current richness more strongly correlated with past habitat area. The distribution of debt magnitude varies in different habitats, highlighting the need for greater conservation effort in specific habitats and areas to protect amphibian habitats and reduce extinction risks.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joeri Morpurgo, W. Daniel Kissling, Peter Tyrrell, Pablo J. Negret, Peter M. van Bodegom, James R. Allan
Summary: Tropical forests, which support a wide range of biodiversity and provide essential services, are facing high rates of deforestation. Elections may potentially drive deforestation by motivating politicians to exploit forests for political gain. A study on 55 tropical nations from 2001 to 2018 found that deforestation was significantly lower during uncompetitive elections compared to competitive ones.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Aleksi Lehikoinen, Ruud P. B. Foppen, Henning Heldbjerg, Ake Lindstrom, Willem van Manen, Sirke Piirainen, Chris A. M. van Turnhout, Stuart H. M. Butchart
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2016)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Johannes Kamp, Steffen Oppel, Henning Heldbjerg, Timme Nyegaard, Paul F. Donald
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2016)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tony Fox, Henning Heldbjerg
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Henning Heldbjerg, Anthony D. Fox, Peder V. Thellesen, Lars Dalby, Peter Sunde
Article
Ecology
Diana E. Bowler, Henning Heldbjerg, Anthony D. Fox, Robert B. O'Hara, Katrin Boehning-Gaese
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Diana E. Bowler, Henning Heldbjerg, Anthony D. Fox, Maaike de Jong, Katrin Boehning-Gaese
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Aleksi Lehikoinen, Ake Lindstrom, Andrea Santangeli, Paivi M. Sirkia, Lluis Brotons, Vincent Devictor, Jaanus Elts, Ruud P. B. Foppen, Henning Heldbjerg, Sergi Herrando, Marc Herremans, Marie-Anne R. Hudson, Frederic Jiguet, Alison Johnston, Romain Lorrilliere, Emma-Liina Marjakangas, Nicole L. Michel, Charlotte M. Moshoj, Renno Nellis, Jean-Yves Paquet, Adam C. Smith, Tibor Szep, Chris van Turnhout
Summary: Global climate change is causing bird species to shift their distributions towards the poles and mountaintops faster during winter than summer. This seasonal discrepancy in community restructuring is positively associated with regional temperature changes in both Europe and North America. Therefore, further research is needed to understand the impacts of climate-driven changes during the less-studied non-breeding season.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fred A. Johnson, Henning Heldbjerg, Szabolcs Nagy, Jesper Madsen
Summary: The study used multi-criteria decision analysis to set population targets for a super-abundant population of greylag geese, involving expert elicitation and stakeholder weighting to determine preferred population targets representing a 20% reduction from current abundances, requiring considerable effort for management.
Article
Ecology
Cino Pertoldi, Aritz Ruiz-Gonzalez, Simon Bahrndorff, Nanna Renee Lauridsen, Thoger Nisbeth Henriksen, Anne Eskildsen, Toke Thomas Hoye
Summary: The marsh fritillary populations in Denmark are genetically isolated and show clear genetic substructuring with significant population differentiation. Genetic divergence increases with geographic distance, indicating limited gene flow and strong isolation by distance in this critically endangered butterfly species.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Henning Heldbjerg, Kevin K. Clausen, Thorsten J. S. Balsby, Preben Clausen, Rasmus D. Nielsen, Flemming Skov, Timme Nyegaard, Jesper Madsen
Summary: The population of barnacle geese in Denmark has increased significantly, leading to escalated agricultural conflicts. Despite the full protection of the geese, derogation shooting is allowed in certain circumstances to reduce damage to crops. This practice is primarily determined by the abundance of geese, vulnerability of crops, and crop productivity in different areas.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Henning Heldbjerg, Claus Lunde Pedersen, Ole R. Therkildsen, Thomas Bregnballe, Henning Ettrup, Johnny Kahlert, Thomas Vikstrom, Anthony D. Fox
Summary: Rooks in Denmark are commonly found in urban and agricultural habitats. The number of rookeries has increased by 40% from 1991 to 2021, but the nest abundance only increased by 6% due to smaller rookeries associated with urban sites. The proportion of urban area around rookeries has increased while agricultural land cover has decreased, indicating a preference for smaller urban rookeries over agricultural landscapes.
Article
Biology
Almut E. Schlaich, Willem Bouten, Vincent Bretagnolle, Henning Heldbjerg, Raymond H. G. Klaassen, Iben H. Sorensen, Alexandre Villers, Christiaan Both
Article
Ornithology
Iben H. Sorensen, Almut E. Schlaich, Raymond H. G. Klaassen, Henning Heldbjerg, Ben J. Koks
JOURNAL OF ORNITHOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ane Kirstine Brunbjerg, Toke Thomas Hoye, Anne Eskildsen, Bettina Nygaard, Christian Frolund Damgaard, Rasmus Ejrnaes
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2017)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Henning Heldbjerg, Peter Sunde, Anthony David Fox
BIRD CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yongcui Lan, Jinliang Wang, Qianwei Liu, Fang Liu, Lanfang Liu, Jie Li, Mengjia Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the five major plateau lake basins in central Yunnan, China, and constructs an ecological security pattern using the source-resistance surface-corridor-pinch point framework. The study simulates land use/cover change in the region and identifies early warning regions where future urban expansion poses a threat to current ecological source areas and corridors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pingping Huang, Feng Zhao, Bailing Zhou, Kuidong Xu
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of benthic microeukaryotes in the China Seas and finds that they can stride over the ecological barrier of 32 degrees N. The study also highlights the significant influence of depth, temperature, and latitude on communities in the China Seas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Morelli, Yanina Benedetti, Jesse Stanford, Leszek Jerzak, Piotr Tryjanowski, Paolo Perna, Riccardo Santolini
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) are numerical tools used for predicting species' spatial distribution. This study found that ecological characteristics, such as habitat specialization, play a role in improving the accuracy of SDMs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoxuan Wu, Hang Liu, Wei Liu
Summary: Global climate change, urbanization, and economic development have increased the need for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. This study analyzes the green ecological transition in Chengdu based on panel data from 2010 to 2020, exploring its spatiotemporal evolution and key factors. The results show an overall upward trend in Chengdu's green ecological development and positive spatial autocorrelation in certain districts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Castaldi Simona, Formicola Nicola, Mastrocicco Micol, Morales Rodriguez Carmen, Morelli Raffaella, Prodorutti Daniele, Vannini Andrea, Zanzotti Roberto
Summary: Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important for global and national environmental policies and economy. This study compared the sustainability of grape production under integrated and organic management using multiple indicators. The results showed that organic management was more beneficial for most environmental aspects of the agroecosystem compared to integrated management, without affecting grape yield.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Alexander Cotrina-Sanchez, Luca Belelli-Marchesini, Enrico Tomelleri, Giovanna Battipaglia, Claudia Cocozza, Francesco Niccoli, Jerzy Piotr Kabala, Damiano Gianelle, Loris Vescovo, Luca Da Ros, Riccardo Valentini
Summary: Phenology monitoring is important for understanding forest functioning and climate impacts. This research compares the phenological behavior of European beech forests using Tree-Talker (TT+) and Sentinel 2 satellite data. The study finds differences in the information derived by the two sensor types, particularly in terms of season length, phenology changepoints, and leaf period variability. TT+ with its higher temporal resolution demonstrates precision in capturing the phenological changepoints, especially when satellite image availability is limited.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Huanhuan Pan, Ziqiang Du, Zhitao Wu, Hong Zhang, Keming Ma
Summary: The land use and cover changes resulting from coal mining activities and ecological restoration have had a significant impact on ecosystem services in mining areas. This study investigates the relationship between ecosystem services and land use intensity in coal mining areas, emphasizing the importance of understanding this interdependence for balanced human-land system development. The research examines the evolving relationship across different reclamation stages in Shanxi, China, using a coupling coordination degree model. The findings suggest the need for timely and judicious reclamation of coalfields, considering the land's bearing capacity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jingjuan He, Yijun Shi, Lihua Xu, Zhangwei Lu, Mao Feng
Summary: This study examines the spatial interplay between changes in the blue-green spatial distribution and modifications in land surface temperature grades in Shanghai. The findings reveal that the transformation of the blue-green spatial pattern differs between different sectors of the city, and the impact on the thermal environment varies spatially.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yi Xu, Di Zhang, Junqiang Lin, Qidong Peng, Xiaohui Lei, Tiantian Jin, Jia Wang, Ruifang Yuan
Summary: This study analyzed the response relationship between phytoplankton growth and water environmental parameters in the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China using long-term monitoring data and machine learning models. The results revealed the differences between monitoring sites and identified the key parameters that affect phytoplankton growth.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)