Global knowledge about the spatial distribution of species is orders of magnitude coarser in
resolution than other geographically-structured environmental datasets such as topography …

Inclusion of local, expert, or Indigenous knowledge about wildlife populations and their
habitats can inform wildlife research, while also increasing knowledge holder engagement …

The growth of data analysis techniques proceeds at astounding rates and it is often difficult
to maintain familiarity with its development. So too is the growth of sub-disciplines in …

Practicing ecologists who excel at their work (“experts”) hold a wealth of knowledge. This
knowledge offers a wide range of opportunities for application in ecological research and …

Context Habitat loss and fragmentation are main drivers of biodiversity loss and are
occurring at an accelerating rate globally. Carnivores are often subject to persecution and …

Negotiating the complexities of wildlife management increasingly requires new approaches,
especially where data may be limited. A robust combination of traditional ecological …

Aim Expert knowledge routinely informs ecological research and decision‐making. Its
reliability is often questioned, but is rarely subject to empirical testing and validation. We …

Abstract Strictly Protected Areas and riparian forests in Brazil are rarely large enough or
connected enough to maintain viable populations of carnivores and animal movement over …

Evidence suggests that the involvement of local people in conservation work increases a
project's chances of success. Involving citizen scientists in research, however, raises …

This paper reviews research which has investigated community skills for carbon (and other
natural resource) monitoring. The assessment focuses on the reliability of the data, the cost …