The study of landscape connectivity in conservation has increased considerably since the
early part of the 21st century. While the implications of landscape connectivity are self …

Connectivity is classically considered an emergent property of landscapes encapsulating
individuals' flows across space. However, its operational use requires a precise …

The construction of the urban ecological network has a comprehensive effect on urban
aesthetics, society and economy, and provides the driving force for urban sustainable …

Recent expansion of croplands in the United States has caused widespread conversion of
grasslands and other ecosystems with largely unknown consequences for agricultural …

Montane species worldwide are shifting upslope in response to recent temperature
increases. These upslope shifts are predicted to lead to mountaintop extinctions of species …

Landscape connectivity is critical for ecosystem health and biodiversity conservation, yet
urbanization is increasing habitat fragmentation. Green corridors that connect isolated …

In 2010, the 192 State Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted a
Strategic Plan to halt biodiversity loss and ensure the sustainable and equitable use of …

The realization of conservation goals requires strategies for managing whole landscapes
including areas allocated to both production and protection. Reserves alone are not …

The present work, focusing on the theme of food production and consumption in urban
areas, analyses the relationships among three factors: city, human well-being and …

Urban areas can contain rich flora that contribute significantly to biodiversity, but loss and
isolation of habitats due to urban sprawl threaten biodiversity and warrant limits on …