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 …

Freshwater biodiversity is under great threat across the globe as evidenced by more severe
declines relative to other types of ecosystems. Some of the main stressors responsible for …

The HydroATLAS database provides a standardized compendium of descriptive hydro-
environmental information for all watersheds and rivers of the world at high spatial …

Wetlands have been extensively modified by human activities worldwide. We provide a
global-scale portrait of the threats and protection status of the world's inland wetlands by …

Understanding the drivers and implications of anthropogenic disturbance of ecological
connectivity is a key concern for the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem processes …

The loss of hydrological connectivity and fragmentation of natural wetlands are widespread
drivers of wetland degradation. Understanding where and how natural connectivity is …

Large hydropower schemes have recently gained renewed interest as a provider of efficient
and renewable energy, particularly in develo** countries. However, some dams may have …

Metacommunity studies commonly use spatial distances or, more recently, landscape
resistance measures between study sites as a surrogate for connectivity. However, local …

Climate change is expected to alter the occurrence of extreme climatic events, including
major floods. Future shifts in the frequency and intensity of extreme floods will vary by region …

Background For more than 20 years, restoration measures have been conducted on
watercourses in Germany to increase habitat diversity and thus promote biodiversity …