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1. Applying species distribution modelling to improving conservation based decisions: a gap analysis of Trinidad and Tobago’s endemic vascular plants

Author:
Spiers, Joshua A.; Oatham, Michael P.; Rostant, Luke V.; Farrell, Aidan D.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2931-2949
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
altitude; biogeography; conservation areas; habitat destruction; habitats; indigenous species; land use; models; surveys; temperature; vascular plants; Trinidad and Tobago
Abstract:
... For the successful conservation of a species, habitat loss and fragmentation must be controlled through a protected area network that adequately covers its habitat. Here the suitable habitats of all of Trinidad and Tobago’s endemic plant species are determined and used to perform a gap analysis of a proposed protected area network. Data from a recently completed botanical survey, the WorldClim 2 e ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1578-y

2. Drivers of sett site location by European badgers in Portugal

Author:
Hipólito, Dário; Guedes, Diana; Cabecinha, Diogo; Serronha, Ana; Grilo, Clara; Santos-Reis, Margarida; Monterroso, Pedro; Carvalho, João; Fonseca, Carlos; Pardavila, Xosé; Virgós, Emílio; Rosalino, Luís M.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2951-2970
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
Meles meles; anthropogenic activities; badgers; beehives; ecology; highways; humans; land cover; livestock; rocks; soil; Portugal; Southern European region
Abstract:
... European badgers (Meles meles) are considered central-place foragers, whose spatial ecology is predominantly determined by sett location. Many studies have assessed the factors determining sett site selection throughout this species’ range, but these have often been geographically limited and have primarily identified locally dependent factors. To infer key factors determining sett location, a bro ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1580-4

3. Ecosystem services for conservation finance: applying the TEEB stepwise approach in Côte d’Ivoire

Author:
Berghöfer, Augustin; Berger, Joshua; Koné, Inza; Tröger, Ulrike; Caspary, Hans Ulrich
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2897-2917
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; ecosystem services; ecosystems; finance; issues and policy; Cote d'Ivoire
Abstract:
... Ecosystem service (ES) evidence and arguments can mobilize support for biodiversity conservation. However, the ES concept’s impact on the ground seems unclear: It is reliant upon a range of pre-requisites at the science-policy nexus and it tends to be science-driven and demanding in terms of data and required capacity. The TEEB stepwise approach (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Lo ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1576-0

4. Evolutionary history of campo rupestre: an approach for conservation of woody plant communities

Author:
Pontara, Vanessa; Bueno, Marcelo Leandro; Rezende, Vanessa Leite; de Oliveira-Filho, Ary Teixeira; Gastauer, Markus; Meira-Neto, João Augusto Alves
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2877-2896
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
cerrado; conservation areas; databases; forests; genetic distance; indigenous species; inventories; phylogeny; planning; plant communities; species diversity; woody plants; Brazil
Abstract:
... The campo rupestre sensu lato is among the most species-rich vegetation in the world, harbouring a high proportion of endemic species. We aimed to identify the processes that could generate a high level of phylogenetic diversity (PD) in campo rupestre for woody species and point out biodiversity hotspot areas which may provide additional information for conservation planning. We compiled a databas ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1574-2

5. Globally common, locally rare: revisiting disregarded genetic diversity for conservation planning of widespread species

Author:
Thakur, Mukesh; Schättin, Esther Wullschleger; McShea, William J.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 3031-3035
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
endangered species; genetic variation; geographical distribution; planning; rare species
Abstract:
... Species endangerment, as determined by the national and international authorities, are crucial in conservation decisions at local and regional scales. While species are the priority unit of conservation, the subspecies of widespread species are often neglected in conservation planning and research, irrespective of their unique genetic identity. Peripheral populations of widespread species are ofte ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1579-x

6. Invasive aquatic pets: failed policies increase risks of harmful invasions

Author:
Patoka, Jiří; Magalhães, André Lincoln Barroso; Kouba, Antonín; Faulkes, Zen; Jerikho, Rikho; Vitule, Jean Ricardo Simões
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 3037-3046
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
aquatic organisms; business enterprises; euthanasia; habitats; industry; invasive species; issues and policy; pet ownership; pets; risk; trade
Abstract:
... Businesses in the pet trade collect and transport many aquatic species around the globe, and some of these individuals are released into new habitats. Some jurisdictions have introduced laws intended to regulate this trade, but these regulations have rarely had the desired effects. Laws regarding pets and the pet trade are often poorly communicated, poorly enforced, and not aligned with hobbyists’ ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1581-3

7. IPBES-6: the best plenary yet?

Author:
Bridgewater, Peter; Schmeller, Dirk S.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2777-2782
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
biodiversity; ecosystem services; land degradation; Colombia
Abstract:
... The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) held its 6th plenary session in Medellin (Colombia) during March 2018. Several assessments were due for acceptance by the plenary. We here give news from the plenary and the platform, sketch out important key messages from the regional assessments as well as of the global thematic assessment on land degra ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1569-z

8. Mediterranean non-indigenous bryozoans: an update and knowledge gaps

Author:
Ferrario, Jasmine; Rosso, Antonietta; Marchini, Agnese; Occhipinti-Ambrogi, Anna
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2783-2794
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
Bryozoa; biodiversity; inventories; monitoring; sampling; Algeria; Croatia; Cyprus; Egypt; France; Greece; Israel; Italy; Lebanon; Malta; Mediterranean Sea; Mediterranean region; Spain; Syria; Tunisia; Turkey (country)
Abstract:
... This paper provides an inventory of non-indigenous bryozoan species (NIB) recorded in the Mediterranean Sea. Taking into account previous NIB lists and updated non-indigenous concept, a careful literature review was carried out, reporting data on 33 NIB from 14 Mediterranean countries (Algeria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Spain, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey) ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1566-2

9. Nature’s untold stories: an overview on the availability and type of on-line data on long-term biodiversity monitoring

Author:
Ondei, Stefania; Brook, Barry W.; Buettel, Jessie C.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2971-2987
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
Palearctic region; amphibians; biodiversity; biogeography; birds; data collection; databases; ecosystems; fauna; forests; funding; issues and policy; monitoring; Arctic region
Abstract:
... Long-term field-based monitoring is time and resource demanding. Consequently, there are few robust biodiversity databases that contain both a baseline and repeat measurements. On-line repositories represent a potential goldmine of conservation-relevant data, and are increasingly incentivized by funding agencies. However, there remains scarce information on their distribution and availability, lim ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1582-2

10. Predator, prey and humans in a mountainous area: loss of biological diversity leads to trouble

Author:
Khan, U.; Lovari, S.; Ali Shah, S.; Ferretti, F.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2795-2813
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
Bos; Canidae; Felidae; Macaca mulatta; agricultural land; animal husbandry; biodiversity; birds; carnivores; diet; dogs; forest habitats; forests; goats; habitat destruction; households; human settlements; humans; males; mountains; people; small mammals; wildlife management; Pakistan
Abstract:
... Large carnivore-human coexistence is a challenging issue in wildlife conservation worldwide. An adequate and diverse prey spectrum favours carnivore persistence. Prey depletion and habitat loss elicit conflict with humans and require sound conservation measures. We evaluated the conflict between common leopards and humans in a densely populated Himalayan forest area of Pakistan. In two decades, th ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1570-6

11. Rapid enhancement of biodiversity occurrence records using unconventional specimen data

Author:
Pearson, Katelin D.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 3007-3018
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
biodiversity; data collection; Florida
Abstract:
... Distributions of taxa across time and space are central to understanding biodiversity and biotic change, yet currently available occurrence data, drawn from biodiversity specimen records and observational datasets, are often insufficient to answer many driving questions. Records of “associated taxa,” taxa co-occurring with a specimen at the time and place of collection, have the potential to fill ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1584-0

12. Revisiting the Darwinian shortfall in biodiversity conservation

Author:
Assis, Leandro C. S.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2859-2875
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; life history; models; phylogeny; system optimization
Abstract:
... Among the seven shortfalls of biodiversity knowledge, the one that makes direct reference to phylogenetic information is the Darwinian shortfall, which embraces three components: “(1) the lack of fully resolved phylogenies for most groups of organisms; (2) the limited knowledge of branch lengths and difficulties in absolute time calibrations; and (3) unknown evolutionary models linking those phylo ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1573-3

13. The method of conserving herbaceous grassland specialists through silvicultural activities under deer browsing pressure

Author:
Iijima, Hayato; Otsu, Chiaki
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2919-2930
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
browsing; clearcutting; deer; energy; fences; forbs; forest management; forests; fossil fuels; graminoids; grasslands; habitats; herbs; human population; mowing; saplings; understory; Japan
Abstract:
... Early-successional herbs such as grassland specialists in semi-natural grasslands are decreasing because the intensity of using semi-natural grassland is decreasing for the decrease of human population or the usage of fossil fuel as energy source. Deer browsing also decreases grassland specialists. Silvicultural activities such as clearcutting, mowing of understory vegetation, and deer countermeas ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1577-z

14. The use of response measures in meta-analyses of land-use impacts on ecological communities: a review and the way forward

Author:
Hekkala, Anne-Maarit; Roberge, Jean-Michel
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2989-3005
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
conservation status; forests; functional diversity; land use; meta-analysis; species diversity
Abstract:
... Species richness and total abundance are two of the most commonly used response measures in empirical studies of the effects of anthropogenic land-use on biodiversity, in spite of the fact that they are insensitive to changes in a range of community attributes. We evaluated the extent to which meta-analyses about the effects of forest land-use on ecological communities make use of gross species ri ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1583-1

15. Thresholds of riparian forest use by terrestrial mammals in a fragmented Amazonian deforestation frontier

Author:
Zimbres, Barbara; Peres, Carlos A.; Penido, Gabriel; Machado, Ricardo B.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2815-2836
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
cameras; cattle; compliance; deforestation; dry season; habitat fragmentation; habitats; land ownership; landscapes; probability; riparian areas; riparian forests; riparian vegetation; understory; Brazil
Abstract:
... Species persistence in fragmented landscapes is intimately related to the quality, structure, and context of remaining habitat remnants. Riparian vegetation is legally protected within private landholdings in Brazil, so we quantitatively assessed occupancy patterns of terrestrial mammals in these remnants, examining under which circumstances different species effectively use them. We selected 38 r ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1571-5

16. Using threatened plant species to identify conservation gaps and opportunities on the island of Cyprus

Author:
Christodoulou, C. S.; Griffiths, G. H.; Vogiatzakis, I. N.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 2837-2858
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
European Union; biodiversity; data collection; geographic information systems; grid maps; laws and regulations; natural resources conservation; politics; threatened species; vascular plants; Cyprus; United Kingdom
Abstract:
... The cornerstone of EU nature conservation, the Natura 2000 (N2K) network is far from complete in many EU countries, including Cyprus, particularly where new datasets have become available. Thus, an important question in conservation biology is how new data can be incorporated in an effort to redesign N2K where appropriate. We analyse the efficacy of the N2K network in Cyprus, a global biodiversity ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1572-4

17. Winners and losers in the wilderness: response of biodiversity to the abandonment of ancient forest pastures

Author:
Horák, Jakub; Pavlíček, Jan; Kout, Jiří; Halda, Josef P.
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2018 v.27 no.11 pp. 3019-3029
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
Coleoptera; canopy; dead wood; forests; fungi; homogenization; lichens; natural resources conservation; pastures; species diversity; trees; wilderness; wood; woodlands; Czech Republic
Abstract:
... Large areas of formerly oak-dominated woodlands are currently managed for timber products, and if they are used in a conservation-oriented way, they are often abandoned and left to become wilderness. We focused on the situation when an oak woodland is still partly managed as an ancient game park and partly abandoned as a nature conservation amendment. We studied this effect using a multi-taxa appr ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-018-1585-z