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Mark A. Eaton - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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A new framework of spatial targeting for single-Species Conservation planning
Landscape Ecology, 2019Co-Authors: Malcolm D. Burgess, Simon Gillings, Kenna Chisholm, Adrian Southern, Richard D. Gregory, Jeremy D. Wilson, A. D. Evans, Mark A. EatonAbstract:Organisations acting to conserve and protect Species across large spatial scales prioritise to optimise use of resources. Spatial Conservation prioritization tools typically focus on identifying areas containing Species groups of interest, with few tools used to identify the best areas for single-Species Conservation, in particular, to conserve currently widespread but declining Species. A single-Species prioritization framework, based on temporal and spatial patterns of occupancy and abundance, was developed to spatially prioritize Conservation action for widespread Species by identifying smaller areas to work within to achieve predefined Conservation objectives. We demonstrate our approach for 29 widespread bird Species in the UK, using breeding bird atlas data from two periods to define distribution, relative abundance and change in relative abundance. We selected occupied 10-km squares with abundance trends that matched Species Conservation objectives relating to maintaining or increasing population size or range, and then identified spatial clusters of squares for each objective using a Getis-Ord-Gi* or near neighbour analysis. For each Species, the framework identified clusters of 20-km squares that enabled us to identify small areas in which Species recovery action could be prioritized. Our approach identified a proportion of Species’ ranges to prioritize for Species recovery. This approach is a relatively quick process that can be used to inform single-Species Conservation for any taxa if sufficiently fine-scale occupancy and abundance information is available for two or more time periods. This is a relatively simple first step for planning single-Species focussed Conservation to help optimise resource use.
Mark Eaton - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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A new framework of spatial targeting for single-Species Conservation planning
Landscape Ecology, 2019Co-Authors: Malcolm Burgess, Richard Gregory, Jeremy Wilson, Simon Gillings, Andy Evans, Kenna Chisholm, Adrian Southern, Mark EatonAbstract:Context Organisations acting to conserve and protect Species across large spatial scales prioritise to optimise use of resources. Spatial Conservation prioritization tools typically focus on identifying areas containing Species groups of interest, with few tools used to identify the best areas for single-Species Conservation, in particular, to conserve currently widespread but declining Species. Objective A single-Species prioritization framework, based on temporal and spatial patterns of occupancy and abundance, was developed to spatially prioritize Conservation action for widespread Species by identifying smaller areas to work within to achieve predefined Conservation objectives. Methods We demonstrate our approach for 29 widespread bird Species in the UK, using breeding bird atlas data from two periods to define distribution, relative abundance and change in relative abundance. We selected occupied 10-km squares with abundance trends that matched Species Conservation objectives relating to maintaining or increasing population size or range, and then identified spatial clusters of squares for each objective using a Getis-Ord-Gi* or near neighbour analysis. Results For each Species, the framework identified clusters of 20-km squares that enabled us to identify small areas in which Species recovery action could be prioritized. Conclusions Our approach identified a proportion of Species’ ranges to prioritize for Species recovery. This approach is a relatively quick process that can be used to inform single-Species Conservation for any taxa if sufficiently fine-scale occupancy and abundance information is available for two or more time periods. This is a relatively simple first step for planning single-Species focussed Conservation to help optimise resource use.
Georgina M Mace - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The role of taxonomy in Species Conservation
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 2004Co-Authors: Georgina M MaceAbstract:Taxonomy and Species Conservation are often assumed to be completely interdependent activities. However, a shortage of taxonomic information and skills, and confusion over where the limits to 'Species' should be set, both cause problems for Conservationists. There is no simple solution because Species lists used for Conservation planning (e.g. threatened Species, Species richness estimates, Species covered by legislation) are often also used to determine which units should be the focus of Conservation actions; this despite the fact that the two processes have such different goals and information needs. Species Conservation needs two kinds of taxonomic solution: (i) a set of practical rules to standardize the Species units included on lists; and (ii) an approach to the units chosen for Conservation recovery planning which recognizes the dynamic nature of natural systems and the differences from the units in listing processes that result. These solutions are well within our grasp but require a new kind of collaboration among Conservation biologists, taxonomists and legislators, as well as an increased resource of taxonomists with relevant and high-quality skills.
Anamaria Nino-murcia - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Status of Species Conservation Banking in the United States
Conservation Biology, 2005Co-Authors: Jessica Fox, Anamaria Nino-murciaAbstract:Receiving financial gains for protecting habitat may be necessary to proactively protect endangered Species in the United States. Species Conservation banking, the creation and trading of "credits" that represent biodiversity values on private land, is nearly a decade old. We detail the biological, financial, and political experience of Conservation banking in the United States. We contacted agencies, nongovernmental organiza- tions, and bank owners and compiled comprehensive accounts of the experiences of current banks. There are 76 properties identified as Conservation banks in the United States, but only 35 of these are established under a Conservation banking agreement approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The 35 official Conservation banks cumulatively cover 15,987 ha and shelter a range of biodiversity, including more than 22 Species listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Financial motives drove the establishment of 91% of con- servation banks, and the majority of for-profit banks are breaking even or making money. With credit prices ranging from $3,000 to $125,000/0.41 ha (1 acre), banking agreements offer financial incentives that compete with development and provide a business-based argument for conserving habitat. Although the bureaucracy of establishing an agreement with the USFWS was burdensome, 63% of bank owners reported they would set up another agreement given the appropriate opportunity. Increasing information sharing, decreasing the time to establish agreements (currently averaging 2.18 years), and reducing bureaucratic challenges can further increase the amount of private property voluntarily committed to banking. Although many ecological uncer- tainties remain, Conservation banking offers at least a partial solution to the Conservation versus development conflict over biodiversity.
Adrian Southern - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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A new framework of spatial targeting for single-Species Conservation planning
Landscape Ecology, 2019Co-Authors: Malcolm Burgess, Richard Gregory, Jeremy Wilson, Simon Gillings, Andy Evans, Kenna Chisholm, Adrian Southern, Mark EatonAbstract:Context Organisations acting to conserve and protect Species across large spatial scales prioritise to optimise use of resources. Spatial Conservation prioritization tools typically focus on identifying areas containing Species groups of interest, with few tools used to identify the best areas for single-Species Conservation, in particular, to conserve currently widespread but declining Species. Objective A single-Species prioritization framework, based on temporal and spatial patterns of occupancy and abundance, was developed to spatially prioritize Conservation action for widespread Species by identifying smaller areas to work within to achieve predefined Conservation objectives. Methods We demonstrate our approach for 29 widespread bird Species in the UK, using breeding bird atlas data from two periods to define distribution, relative abundance and change in relative abundance. We selected occupied 10-km squares with abundance trends that matched Species Conservation objectives relating to maintaining or increasing population size or range, and then identified spatial clusters of squares for each objective using a Getis-Ord-Gi* or near neighbour analysis. Results For each Species, the framework identified clusters of 20-km squares that enabled us to identify small areas in which Species recovery action could be prioritized. Conclusions Our approach identified a proportion of Species’ ranges to prioritize for Species recovery. This approach is a relatively quick process that can be used to inform single-Species Conservation for any taxa if sufficiently fine-scale occupancy and abundance information is available for two or more time periods. This is a relatively simple first step for planning single-Species focussed Conservation to help optimise resource use.
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A new framework of spatial targeting for single-Species Conservation planning
Landscape Ecology, 2019Co-Authors: Malcolm D. Burgess, Simon Gillings, Kenna Chisholm, Adrian Southern, Richard D. Gregory, Jeremy D. Wilson, A. D. Evans, Mark A. EatonAbstract:Organisations acting to conserve and protect Species across large spatial scales prioritise to optimise use of resources. Spatial Conservation prioritization tools typically focus on identifying areas containing Species groups of interest, with few tools used to identify the best areas for single-Species Conservation, in particular, to conserve currently widespread but declining Species. A single-Species prioritization framework, based on temporal and spatial patterns of occupancy and abundance, was developed to spatially prioritize Conservation action for widespread Species by identifying smaller areas to work within to achieve predefined Conservation objectives. We demonstrate our approach for 29 widespread bird Species in the UK, using breeding bird atlas data from two periods to define distribution, relative abundance and change in relative abundance. We selected occupied 10-km squares with abundance trends that matched Species Conservation objectives relating to maintaining or increasing population size or range, and then identified spatial clusters of squares for each objective using a Getis-Ord-Gi* or near neighbour analysis. For each Species, the framework identified clusters of 20-km squares that enabled us to identify small areas in which Species recovery action could be prioritized. Our approach identified a proportion of Species’ ranges to prioritize for Species recovery. This approach is a relatively quick process that can be used to inform single-Species Conservation for any taxa if sufficiently fine-scale occupancy and abundance information is available for two or more time periods. This is a relatively simple first step for planning single-Species focussed Conservation to help optimise resource use.
