Mediterranean bioconstructions along the Italian coast

G Ingrosso, M Abbiati, F Badalamenti… - Advances in marine …, 2018 - Elsevier
Marine bioconstructions are biodiversity-rich, three-dimensional biogenic structures,
regulating key ecological functions of benthic ecosystems worldwide. Tropical coral reefs …

Population connectivity: recent advances and new perspectives

JT Kool, A Moilanen, EA Treml - Landscape ecology, 2013 - Springer
Connectivity is a vital component of metapopulation and landscape ecology, influencing
fundamental processes such as population dynamics, evolution, and community responses …

Network analysis of sea turtle movements and connectivity: A tool for conservation prioritization

CY Kot, S Åkesson, J Alfaro‐Shigueto… - Diversity and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Understanding the spatial ecology of animal movements is a critical element in
conserving long‐lived, highly mobile marine species. Analyzing networks developed from …

Mathematical optimization ideas for biodiversity conservation

A Billionnet - European Journal of Operational Research, 2013 - Elsevier
Several major environmental issues like biodiversity loss and climate change currently
concern the international community. These topics that are related to the development of …

Trade‐offs and efficiencies in optimal budget‐constrained multispecies corridor networks

B Dilkina, R Houtman, CP Gomes… - Conservation …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Conservation biologists recognize that a system of isolated protected areas will be
necessary but insufficient to meet biodiversity objectives. Current approaches to connecting …

Logging‐induced changes in habitat network connectivity shape behavioral interactions in the wolf–caribou–moose system

N Courbin, D Fortin, C Dussault… - Ecological …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Habitat connectivity influences the distribution dynamics of animals. Connectivity can
therefore shape trophic interactions, but little empirical evidence is available, especially for …

The role of protected area wetlands in waterfowl habitat conservation: implications for protected area network design

WS Beatty, DC Kesler, EB Webb, AH Raedeke… - Biological …, 2014 - Elsevier
The principal goal of protected area networks is biodiversity preservation, but efficacy of
such networks is directly linked to animal movement within and outside area boundaries. We …

Linking like with like: optimising connectivity between environmentally-similar habitats

D Alagador, M Trivino, JO Cerdeira, R Bras… - Landscape …, 2012 - Springer
Habitat fragmentation is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity. To minimise the effect of
fragmentation on biodiversity, connectivity between otherwise isolated habitats should be …

Implications of reserve size and forest connectivity for the conservation of wood-inhabiting fungi in Europe

N Abrego, C Bässler, M Christensen… - Biological …, 2015 - Elsevier
Among the factors that affect the conservation efficiency of protected areas, lack of
connectivity is considered as one of the main problems. In this study, we assessed the …

Improving landscape connectivity through habitat restoration: application for Asian elephant conservation in **shuangbanna Prefecture, China

W Li, P Liu, N Yang, S Chen, X Guo, B Wang… - Integrative …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Habitat restoration is an effective method for improving landscape connectivity, which can
reduce habitat fragmentation. Maintaining landscape connectivity could promote …