Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Vivienne P. Groner, Jessica J. Williams, Richard G. Pearson
Summary: Biodiversity plays a crucial role in providing ecosystem services, but the contribution of rare and endangered species (RES) to these services is unclear. A systematic review found a lack of quantitative research on the role of RES in agricultural production, which is a major driver of biodiversity change. Further research is urgently needed to inform conservation and agricultural policies.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yue Wang, Hiroatsu Fukuda, Pengchong Zhang, Ting Wang, Guofu Yang, Weijun Gao, Yijun Lu
Summary: Urban wetlands play an important role in the urban ecological environment and can serve as refuges for endangered plants. This study identifies suitable habitats for Isoetes sinensis in urban wetlands and suggests that planting this endangered plant in urban wetlands can help protect the species. However, there are uncertainties related to successful reintroduction due to the plant's weed-like appearance, poor resistance to pesticides, and changes in urban wetland environment.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Economics
Xian Liu
Summary: This paper provides empirical evidence on the effects of natural disasters on voter referenda for land conservation. The research found that if voters' communities recently experienced a major disaster, their support for subsequent ballot measures decreases, especially for referenda using tax increases for funding. However, this disaster effect is temporary, as events occurring more than 12 months prior to a referendum no longer have a statistically significant impact.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Michelle H. G. Wong, Yanni Mo, Bosco Pui Lok Chan
Summary: The Eld's deer, a tropical Asian deer species, is endangered and mainly found in the dry lowland forests of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot. The population on China's Hainan Island is considered an island population of the Chinese Eld's deer, facing extinction threats.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Stefano Canessa, Jose Salgado-Rojas, Dani Villero, Lluis Brotons, Felix Amat, Daniel Guinart, Sonia Solorzano, Lluis Lopez, Xavier Comas, Virgilio Hermoso
Summary: Optimization methods are not commonly used in supporting species recovery programs, due to the difficulty in representing and optimizing complex multidimensional problems. However, a study demonstrates how integer linear programming can be used to solve such complex problems in reintroduction planning for the critically endangered Montseny brook newt, optimizing site restoration efforts, captive releases, and monitoring.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yue Xu, Runguo Zang
Summary: Rare and endangered plant species (REPs) in China are at high risk of extinction, but there is a lack of comprehensive and up-to-date review on their conservation. This paper collected studies and achievements on REPs conservation, including surveys, in situ and ex situ conservation, reintroduction, propagation, legislation, public participation, and progress in implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity. Despite advancements in policies, protection systems, research, education, and international collaborations, conservation efficiency is hindered by the conflict between economic growth and biodiversity conservation in China. More work should be done on investigation, observation, advanced technologies, and application-oriented research to meet biodiversity goals.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ross Crates, Laura Rayner, Dejan Stojanovic, Ben C. Scheele, Adam Roff, Jason MacKenzie, Robert Heinsohn
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact estimates of the 2019/20 megafires on the critically endangered regent honeyeater and found that estimates based on area of occupancy, extent of occurrence, and public sightings underestimated the fire impact compared to recent, targeted monitoring data. Therefore, improving targeted monitoring of threatened species is crucial for accurately estimating the impact of major ecological disturbances.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ling Hu, Xin-Gui Le, Shi-Shun Zhou, Can-Yu Zhang, Yun-Hong Tan, Qiang Ren, Hong-Hu Meng, Yupeng Cun, Jie Li
Summary: Trigonobalanus doichangensis, a rare and endangered species, exhibits high genetic diversity among populations, despite moderate genetic differentiation. Habitat destruction and excessive exploitation have caused low gene flow and differences in morphological traits. In situ conservation and artificial seedlings are recommended, with priority given to the ML and XSBN populations.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jeffrey O. Hanson, Jaimie Vincent, Richard Schuster, Lenore Fahrig, Angela Brennan, Amanda E. Martin, Josie S. Hughes, Richard Pither, Joseph R. Bennett
Summary: This study examines eight approaches for promoting connectivity in prioritizations and finds that different methods can lead to very different or very similar prioritizations, depending on their underlying assumptions. Some approaches based on very different underlying assumptions produce similar prioritizations, while widely used methods such as the boundary length approach can result in prioritizations that are highly dissimilar to others.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Mabel Grace V. Bitayan, Starleene S. Cervantes, Jones T. Napaldet
Summary: The study documents the morpho-anatomical characteristics of Rhododendron subsessile Rendle, an endangered plant species in the Cordillera Central Range, Philippines. It provides valuable baseline information for conservation measures by describing the species' morphology, anatomy, and unique characteristics such as the biseriate upper epidermis of the leaf.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Ieva Mezaka, Dace Kavina, Laura Kalane, Arta Kronberga
Summary: In this study, protocols for seed disinfection, in vitro multiplication and rooting, and ex vitro and field adaptation of the endangered medicinal plant Eryngium maritimum L. were developed. By optimizing the length and temperature of disinfectants, a lower contamination rate and high germination rate were achieved. Nitrogen content reduction and plant growth regulator addition enhanced axillary bud proliferation and rooting. Adjusting potting media and pot size affected survival and growth ex vitro. This research provides a suitable foundation for scaling up the production of E. maritimum through micropropagation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aryo Adhi Condro, Lilik Budi Prasetyo, Siti Badriyah Rushayati, I. Putu Santikayasa, Entang Iskandar
Summary: The Leuser Ecosystem is crucial for global biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services, but it faces threats from climate change and human activities. Research provides climate change metrics to support conservation management, highlighting threats to endangered mammal species. Different conservation strategies and monitoring measures can help support conservation efforts in this mega biodiversity region.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew Hart Reeve, Mikkel Willemoes, Luda Paul, Elizah Nagombi, Kasun H. Bodawatta, Troels Eske Ortvad, Gibson Maiah, Knud Andreas Jonsson
Summary: Advances in tracking technology have contributed to understanding the movements of large and mobile animal species, but there is a need to track a more diverse range of animals to test ecological and evolutionary hypotheses and aid conservation efforts. This study investigates the viability of using modern satellite tracking to measure the movement patterns of small and sedentary species in tropical regions. The results show potential for detecting small movements of a few kilometers, but there are limitations in terms of transmission periods and location fix precision. However, future improvements in transmitter size and price will expand options for tracking animal diversity.
Article
Ecology
Stefanie Burghardt, Emmeline N. Topp, Karen J. Esler, Jacqueline Loos
Summary: Despite its status as a biodiversity hotspot, the renosterveld ecosystem in South Africa's Swartland region lacks sufficient implementation of conservation measures, with private land managers having limited access to renosterveld-related knowledge and advice and limited connections with external parties such as researchers and conservationists.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Leo J. Clarke, Rebecca L. Elliot, Elena Abella-Perez, Stuart R. Jenkins, Adolfo Marco, Samir Martins, Lucy A. Hawkes
Summary: Anthropogenic climate change will have significant impacts on species with narrow thermal niches, such as reptiles. It is important to have evidence-based mitigation options available for conservation managers. Testing conservation tools like clutch splitting and clutch shading on nesting loggerhead turtles showed that they successfully altered nest temperatures, potentially increasing nest survival and male hatchling production.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)