Resistance surfaces are often used to fill gaps in our knowledge surrounding animal
movement and are frequently the basis for modeling connectivity associated with …

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

Increasing urbanization degrades quantity, quality, and the functionality of spatial cohesion
of natural areas essential to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning worldwide. The …

Today, major landscape changes affect ecological connectivity exerting adverse effects on
ecosystems. Connectivity is a critical element of landscape structure and supports …

Ecological networks (ENs) can bridge the paradox between conservation and development.
Although many useful methods can be applied to establish ENs, their differences in spatial …

The metabolic costs of animal movement have been studied extensively under laboratory
conditions, although frequently these are a poor approximation of the costs of operating in …

Increases in river fragmentation globally threaten freshwater biodiversity. Rivers are
fragmented by many agents, both natural and anthropogenic. We review the distribution and …

Context Conservation corridors must facilitate long-distance dispersal movements to
promote gene flow, prevent inbreeding, and allow animals to shift ranges with climate …

Ecological considerations in urban planning stem mostly from the recent sustainable
development requirements. In current urban planning, ecological considerations rarely take …

Landscape pattern indicators or 'metrics' provide simple measures of landscape structure
that can be easily calculated with readily available data and software. Unfortunately, the …