Identifying mismatches between conservation area networks and vulnerable populations using spatial randomization
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8270
Abstract: Abstract Grassland birds are among the most globally threatened bird groups due to substantial degradation of native grassland habitats. However, the current network of grassland conservation areas may not be adequate for halting population declines… read more here.
Keywords: spatial randomization; conservation; grassland; conservation network ... See more keywords
Biodiversity hotspots are not congruent with conservation areas in the Gulf of California
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DOI: 10.1007/s10531-018-1631-x
Abstract: As marine systems are threatened by increasing human impacts, mechanisms to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services are needed. Protecting areas of conservation importance may serve as a proxy for maintaining these functions, while… read more here.
Keywords: priority areas; gulf california; biodiversity; biodiversity hotspots ... See more keywords
Hill Forts: Abodes of Endemic Plants and Potential Priority Conservation Areas of Northern Western Ghats
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DOI: 10.1007/s40009-018-0758-3
Abstract: Hill forts of Northern Western Ghats offer an interesting mix of man-made and natural habitats and as a result shelter a great diversity of endemic and threatened plants. Strict protection of certain areas and selective… read more here.
Keywords: northern western; western ghats; hill forts; conservation areas ... See more keywords
Identifying high-priority conservation areas for avian biodiversity using species distribution modeling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2018.10.003
Abstract: Abstract Hyrcanian forests are rich in the sense of biological diversity. As a relic of the Arco-Tertiary forests, these habitats are known as the last remnants of primeval deciduous forests in the world. However, they… read more here.
Keywords: avian biodiversity; priority; priority conservation; high priority ... See more keywords
Landscape structure influences browsing on a keystone tree species in conservation areas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2019.117724
Abstract: Abstract Aspen is a keystone species in boreal forests. The future of aspen in many conservation areas is threatened by ungulate browsing. Our aim was to study the effect of browsing on aspen regeneration and… read more here.
Keywords: landscape structure; structure influences; conservation areas; conservation ... See more keywords
Efficiency of conservation areas to protect orchid species in Benin, West Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2018.02.405
Abstract: The Rufford Foundation for financial support through Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation to Emeline Sessi Pelagie ASSEDE (grant reference: 16855-1). Emeline Sessi Pelagie ASSEDE was further supported by the University of Pretoria Postdoctoral Fellowship… read more here.
Keywords: areas protect; efficiency conservation; conservation; protect orchid ... See more keywords
Controlling invasive Argentine ants, Linepithema humile, in conservation areas using horizontal insecticide transfer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-56189-1
Abstract: Invasive ants are major agricultural and urban pests and a significant concern in conservation areas. Despite long history of control and eradication efforts, invasive ants continue to spread around the globe driven by a multitude… read more here.
Keywords: argentine ants; conservation; transfer; controlling invasive ... See more keywords
The new ‘sustainable communitarian’ logging schemes and their critique inside multiple-use conservation areas in the Brazilian Amazon: preliminary notes
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DOI: 10.1080/14747731.2018.1474032
Abstract: ABSTRACT Deforestation has risen sharply in Brazil since 2012, and conservation areas are facing increased pressure. This article studies the rise of so-called ‘sustainable’, ‘communitarian’, and/or ‘cooperative’ logging schemes inside multiple-use conservation areas in the… read more here.
Keywords: multiple use; inside multiple; conservation; logging schemes ... See more keywords
Evaluating the adaptive reuse potential of buildings in conservation areas
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DOI: 10.1108/f-10-2015-0077
Abstract: Purpose Adaptive reuse of building assets is an important approach to sustainability. Adapting a building for new uses often involves complex factors in the decision-making process, particularly in conservation areas. The paper aims to show… read more here.
Keywords: reuse potential; adaptive reuse; reuse; model ... See more keywords
PROTECTED AREAS, COMMUNITY COSTS AND BENEFITS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SELECTED CONSERVATION CASE STUDIES FROM NORTHERN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA
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DOI: 10.30892/gtg.27422-441
Abstract: Communities neighbouring protected areas globally suffer various costs while enjoying limited benefits from conservation areas. This study compared livelihood costs and benefits to selected neighbouring communities around the Somkhanda Game Reserve (SGR), which is a… read more here.
Keywords: protected areas; costs benefits; northern kwazulu; livelihood ... See more keywords