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Role of funders in embedding tests in conservation practice

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Effective conservation practice requires decisions based on reliable and relevant evidence, but significant gaps in the evidence base exist. Incorporating well‐designed tests of the effectiveness of interventions for biodiversity in conservation projects is one of the best ways to scale up the rate of evidence generation.
Rebecca K. Smith, Nancy Ockendon, Nida Al‐Fulaij, Alessandro Badalotti, Rachel Beattie, James Byrne, Sophia Cooke, Tiago de Zoeten, Winifred F. Frick, Stephan M. Funk, Douglas Gibbs, Lauren Gupta, Tatiana Hendrix, Becky Holmes, Nicola Johnstone, James Kinghorn, Simon Mickleburgh, Florence Miller, Matthew Muir, Jacob R. Owens, Danni Parks, Victoria Reilly‐Pinion, Hannah Reid, Kevin Seely, Julien Semelin, Taylor Shaw, Ruth D. Swetnam, Lisa Wheeler, William J. Sutherland   +28 more
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Changes in the transformative potential of action proposals in Finnish Red Lists from 1986 to 2019

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Red lists provide critical knowledge regarding biodiversity decline, especially in Finland, where broad assessments have been made regularly since the 1980s. They deliver information on the threat status of species and ecosystems, propose actions to guide conservation policy, and have the potential to spur transformative change.
Anni Arponen, Anna Salomaa, Henna Fabritius, Aino Juslén, Saija Kuusela   +4 more
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Uncovering correlates of decline and critical refuges for a threatened terrestrial mammal

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Globally, the geographic ranges of numerous species are contracting. Identifying spatiotemporal patterns of threat impact can illuminate why species decline in some parts of their range but persist in others. We developed a correlative approach to identify species’ response thresholds and locate ecological refuge areas associated with ...
Natalya M. Maitz, Michelle S. Ward, Jonathan R. Rhodes, Ben C. Scheele, Hugh P. Possingham, Diana O. Fisher   +5 more
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Scientists’ warning on the global destruction of rock outcrop ecosystems

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Rock outcrops are geological formations that harbor a highly specialized biota adapted to harsh environmental conditions that differ from their surrounding landscapes. They are globally distributed, especially in old, highly weathered landscapes, and can function as habitat islands containing high levels of endemism and distinct evolutionary ...
Luiza F. A. de Paula, Lucas N. Perillo, Gianluigi Ottaviani, Flávio F. Carmo, Mandar N. Datar, Katherine C. Enebeli‐Ekwutoziam, Bruno Fogliani, Stephen D. Hopper, Aboli Kulkarni, Hans Lambers, Rafael F. Magalhães, Frederico S. Neves, Jean‐François Ponge, Stefan Porembski, Bruno H. P. Rosado, Fernando M. G. Santos, Elycée Tindano, Bram Vanschoenwinkel, Aparna Watve, Fernando A. O. Silveira   +19 more
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Translocation effects on regional and local population viability and connectivity

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Translocations and reintroductions aim to improve the viability of isolated populations and promote connectivity for large carnivores. However, there is no established framework for assessing their success. We used the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in western and central Europe to assess the impact of translocations on the viability of six ...
Eva Sánchez Arribas, Aimara Planillo, Joe Premier, Tobias Kürschner, Elisa Belotti, Christine Breitenmoser‐Würsten, Luděk Bufka, Rok Černe, Thomas Engleder, Urša Fležar, Tomislav Gomerčić, Miha Krofel, Tereza Mináriková, Paolo Molinari, Simona Poláková, Kateřina Poledníková, Hubert Potočnik, Magda Sindičić, Ira Topličanec, Kristina Vogt, Josefa Volfová, Sybille Wölfl, Fridolin Zimmermann, Marco Heurich, Stephanie Kramer‐Schadt, Anja Molinari‐Jobin   +25 more
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Effects of restoration practices on biodiversity in temperate and boreal forests

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Several restoration practices are used to mitigate and compensate for the negative effects of large‐scale forestry on biodiversity in temperate and boreal forests. A comprehensive synthesis of the benefits of these practices across taxa is missing. We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis on this topic.
Malin Tälle, Thomas Ranius, Julia Koricheva   +2 more
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Integrating fossil data in ecological niche models to improve predictions of future habitat of Caribbean corals

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Ecological niche models (ENMs) are used to assess the abiotic preferences of species by linking their occurrences to the environmental conditions in which they live. We developed a fossil‐informed ENM framework that integrates mid‐Holocene and modern occurrences to test niche stability and reconstruct abiotic niche characteristics for four ...
Claire. M. Williams, Fernando Machado‐Stredel, Rowan C. Martindale, Corinne E. Myers   +3 more
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Continental‐wide prioritization of protected areas to address global and habitat‐specific goals for avian biodiversity conservation

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract The United Nations and European Union have set ambitious conservation goals to halt and reverse declines in biodiversity by protecting 30% of land and sea areas by 2030. Effective conservation planning requires evidence‐based spatial prioritization to maximize the coverage of species within designated protected areas.
Yanjie Xu, Diego Pavón‐Jordán, Tyler Hallman, Tristan R. M. Bakx, Lluís Brotons, Sergi Herrando, Alison Johnston, Brett K. Sandercock, Thomas Sattler, Alaaeldin Soultan, Vitalie Ajder, Dawn E. Balmer, Brian Burke, Thiago Cavalcante, Tomasz Chodkiewicz, Ruud P. B. Foppen, Anthony D. Fox, Verena Keller, Tatiana Kornienko, Peter Knaus, Heini Kujala, Åke Lindström, Qenan Maxhuni, Károly Nagy, Ingar Jostein Øien, Tomas Pärt, Dimitrije Radišić, Draženko Z. Rajković, Iván Ramirez, Paul Shimmings, Karel Šťastný, Thomas Vikstrøm, Tomasz Wilk, Aleksi Lehikoinen   +33 more
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Assessing and strengthening community‐based coastal governance

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Community‐based coastal governance is essential for biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods, yet many communities continue to face significant challenges in establishing and sustaining effective governance systems. We sought to improve understanding of the current status of community‐based coastal governance across five countries
Mark Andrachuk, Graham Epstein, Shauna Mahajan, Zephania Arnold, Sinezio Junior, Dresy Lovasoa, Monalisa Mabandla, George W. Maina, Caroline Njeri, Samson Obiene, Geoffrey Odhiambo, Lenice Ojwang, Samantha Petersen, Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy, Joshua Rambahiniarison, Lilia Rasolofomanana, Tojo Rasolozaka, Maafaka Ravelona, Craig Smith, Pascal Thoya, Abel Valdivia, Milton Jose Xavier   +21 more
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Modeling seed germination data to meet biodiversity conservation needs in the Mediterranean

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Workflow to assess the availability and quality of germination data and assign species' thermal risk in the Mediterranean. (a) Assessment of data availability, including the phylogenetic distribution of the number of records (i.e. available germination data); (b) data quality assessment; and (c) assignment of climate risk categories for species that ...
Diana María Cruz‐Tejada, Efisio Mattana, Angelino Carta   +2 more
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