Conservation Science and Practice

🌍#Conservation toward anti-colonial, action-orientated futures for just and inclusive worlds🌎 In this article, Gonet et al share insights from a #ConservationBiology interactive workshop in June 2024. 🔗https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70406

In this article, Jog & Bried discuss their research prioritizing site groups for intrinsic #biodiversity assets using complementarity and not just rarity.🌿 Learn more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgAdaptive capacity of alpine fauna in AustraliaAssessment of adaptive capacity can provide insights into the mechanisms behind the vulnerability of some of Australia's most threatened species to climate change, such as the endangered mountain pyg....

In this article, Drinkwater et al combine a #LiteratureReview with expert opinion to conduct individual adaptive capacity analyses for 29 species of #Australia's alpine animals. 🏔🌏 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

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🐦🌟Conservation Science and Practice: Volume 8, Issue 10 is now available online!! 🌟🐦 🔎You can find this #newrelease at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #scientificjournal

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doi.orgGoverning wildlife, building trust: An assessment of United States wildlife commission composition, policy guidance, and decision‐making transparencyIn the United States, wildlife management policies are often developed through citizen wildlife commissions or boards that guide agency decision-making while balancing diverse stakeholder interests. ...

🌿Governing wildlife, building trust🌿 In this article, Wheeler et al share their assessment of United States wildlife commission composition, policy guidance, and decision-making transparency. 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

🐺In this article, Treves et al shared that removing wolves did not reliably prevent domestic animal losses.🐺 So what can be done to reduce #humanwildlifeconflict? Learn more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgBovines, buffers and barriers: A social scientific perspective on rewilding in the Kavango‐Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation AreaRewilding is often summarized with the three C's of Carnivores, Cores and Corridors. In this essay we propose a complementary perspective that focuses on the three B's of Bovines, Buffers and Barrier...

🐂Bovines, buffers and barriers🐃 In this article, Van Engelen et al discuss social scientific perspective on rewilding in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. Read more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgSuccesses and opportunities for solutions‐oriented conservation research: Lessons learned from avian scienceConservation science struggles with an ongoing divide between research and action. We discussed examples of successful solutions-oriented avian conservation science. Successes were characterized by c...

#ConservationScience struggles with an ongoing divide between research and action. In this article, Buxton et al discuss examples of successful solutions-oriented #avianconservation science. Read more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

doi.orgTowards biocultural approaches to environmental education—Evidence from MadagascarThis research illustrates how biocultural approaches can facilitate the decolonisation of environmental education projects across Madagascar.

9 Sept

Environmental education projects are commonly used by conservation organizations to improve the relations between humans and nature. However, these education projects often overlook local cultural realities.🌿 Learn more in Brias-Guinart et al's article: doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70400 #conservation

doi.orgImportance of using genetic data to inform conservation captive breeding: A tale of two species of threatened macaws (<fi>Ara</fi> spp.)Unmanaged captive populations of threatened species often harbor hidden genetic risks, so using genomic tools, we audited a large private macaw collection and uncovered extensive hybridization and hi....

2 Sept

🪶 In this study, Olah et al used genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) to conduct a genetic audit of one of the largest private collections of two threatened parrot species.🦜 You can find their full article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.org<fc>CITES</fc> Appendix <fc>III</fc>: An underused tool for international wildlife trade regulationAppendix III of CITES allows Parties to unilaterally extend domestic species protections to international trade, yet it remains vastly underused, covering just 1.3% of listed species. Drawing on the ...

7 Aug

Watters & Casey shared that while #CITES Appendix III allows Parties to unilaterally extend domestic species protections to international trade, it remains vastly underused, covering just 1.3% of listed species. 🐾 doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #wildlifetrade #science

7 Aug

🦈In this article, Gerber et al examine the efficacy of a sanctuary to protect #sharks in the #GalapagosMarineReserve. Read more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #sharkconservation

doi.orgEvaluating harvest risk with limited data: A case study on polar bears (<fi>Ursus maritimus</fi>) in East GreenlandWe developed a state-dependent modeling and management framework to evaluate the demographic effects of different harvest strategies on the East Greenland polar bear subpopulation. This paper is for ....

7 Aug

🐻‍❄️Regehr et al developed a state-dependent modeling and management framework to evaluate the demographic effects of different harvest strategies on the East #Greenland #polarbear subpopulation.❄ 🔗https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70353 #conservation #science #polarbearconservation

6 Aug

This paper from Khorozyan et al provides practical and science-based information for researchers, conservationists, and policymakers on estimating the abundance of mountain ungulates from an easy-to-use relative abundance index. Readhttps://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70364

doi.orgDefining ecologically realistic biodiversity offset multipliers with the response‐based habitat hectare assessment of biodiversity gains (REHAB)Biodiversity offsetting should be based on adequately large multipliers to deliver no net loss or a net gain for biodiversity, yet the multipliers are often applied without quantitative assessment of....

30 July

🌿In this article, Jalkanen et al show how ecologically realistic offset multipliers were defined based on ecological response estimates for 216 individual offset action—habitat type pairs in Finland. 📝 doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

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28 July

🌉Conservation Science and Practice: Volume 8, Issue 7🌉 is now available online! Find it at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #scientificjournal

5 July

🦋🌼From research to conservation🌸🦋 In this article, Anselmo et al discuss site selection for habitat restoration of a narrowly distributed and #criticallyendangered butterfly.🦋 Read more at: doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #csp #butterflyconservation

doi.orgTranslocation of livestock‐raiding lions under specific conditions can mitigate conflictHuman-wildlife conflict is a pervasive threat that imperils many carnivore species worldwide, and although translocation is often used as a conflict mitigation strategy, it is widely regarded as inef....

5 July

🐾🦁In this study, Briers-Louw et al demonstrate that careful selection of suitable release sites for translocated #carnivores can improve outcomes for a successful relocation. Read their #openaccess article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #csp #lionconservation

doi.orgConservation effectiveness of seven biosphere reserves in the Western AmazonAs deforestation continues to threaten the Amazon, assessing the effectiveness of area-based conservation strategies is critical for achieving global biodiversity targets. Using matching methods, we ...

25 June

🌳In this article, Gonzaga Roa et al discuss #Conservation effectiveness of seven biosphere reserves in the Western #Amazon.🌳 You can find their #openaccess article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

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17 June

🦞Grab it while it's fresh!🦞 Volume 8, Issue 6 of #ConservationScienceandPractice is now available online! 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #sceintificjournal #newrelease #conservationsp #stem

8 June

Hydrologic changes driven by climate change are affecting aquatic biota in the Neotropical Region, with significant impacts on water striders. In this article, Nery et al discuss #Conservation priorities for Neotropical water striders under climate change. 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

doi.orgJoint Network for wild Fungi (JoNeF)'s recommendations for implementing conservation of macrofungi in EuropeThis short communication aims at presenting JoNeF and its activities to policymakers in relevant national ministries and agencies, and in EU institutions including the European Commission, to practit...

8 June

Have you read the Joint Network for wild Fungi (JoNeF)'s recommendations for implementing conservation of macrofungi in Europe? 🍄 You can find Floccia et al's #recentlypublished article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #fungi #science #stem

3 June

✅Replace ✅Reduce ✅Refine Check out this review of animal use in Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans research, published by Boren et al! You can find the #openaccess article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgLimited elephant impacts on baobabs despite increasing elephant densities in a newly established protected areaResearchers combined aerial and ground surveys to map baobab distribution and assess elephant herbivory impacts on baobabs across Karingani Game Reserve, Mozambique. Researchers found that aerial sur...

2 June

In this study, researchers combined aerial and ground surveys to map #baobab distribution and assess #elephant herbivory impacts on baobabs across Karingani Game Reserve, Mozambique.🐘 You can find Chin et al's full article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgThe catch of the day: The shortcomings of promoting sustainable seafood consumption in PeruThis study investigates the meaning and application of “catch of the day” in Peru by analyzing 233 news articles and genetically testing 43 fish samples from restaurants. Results show that media freq...

🐟🎏#CatchoftheDay!!🐠🎣 This study from Biffi et al investigates the meaning and application of “catch of the day” in #Peru by analyzing 233 news articles and genetically testing 43 fish samples from restaurants.🍽🐠 doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70285 #conservation #science #sustainableseafood #seafood #fish

🐻In this study, Cavasos & Poudyal discuss the acceptability of black bear management options relative to frequency of sightings and conflicts with humans.🐻 You can read their full article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #bearconservation 📷: Tiffany James

doi.orgEffect of a prescribed burn on density of the weed Chrysanthemoides monilifera ssp. monilifera (boneseed) and native orchid taxa in a South Australian Conservation ParkThe comparison of a prescribed burnt site and adjacent unburnt site at Morialta Conservation Park in South Australia showed mass germination and increased density of the weed boneseed (Chrysanthemoid...

🔥In this article, Klatt and Petit discuss the effect of a prescribed burn on density of the weed #Chrysanthemoidesmonilifera (#boneseed) and native #orchid taxa in a South Australian Conservation Park.🌿 You can find their full article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70279 #conservation #science

Volume 8, Issue 5 of #ConservationScienceandPractice is now available online!🎉📑 You can find it at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #STEM #conservation #science #scientificjournal #newrelease

doi.orgHawksbill turtles in Korean waters: Occurrence records, tracking, and conservation considerationsIn Korean waters, diverse efforts, including rescue, rehabilitation, and post-release satellite tracking, has been conducted to conserve and restore hawksbill turtles. Hawksbill turtles showed three ...

5 May

Hawksbill turtles in Korean waters!🌊🐢In this article, Parks et al discuss occurrence records, tracking, and conservation considerations. Read more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgA climate–habitat–network robustness framework reveals climate‐driven habitat shifts and corridor resilience for milu in ChinaHabitat fragmentation and climate change jointly threaten the persistence of wide-ranging species, posing complex challenges for conservation planning. However, most current connectivity approaches o....

5 May

In this study, Fu et al propose a transferable CHNR framework that couples multi-scenario species distribution modeling with graph–theoretic connectivity metrics to evaluate how #climatechange alters habitat configuration and corridor resilience. doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgSMART patrolling as a tool for adaptive management: Analysis of trends, achievements, challenges and gaps over 9 years of its implementation in Bhutan's Jigme Singye Wangchuck National ParkOver 9 years of SMART implementation in JSWNP, patrol effort increased, particularly during periods of external funding and incentive-based management policies, yet spatial coverage remained uneven, ...

29 Apr

In this article, Sinchuri et al discuss SMART patrolling as a tool for adaptive management.🌳 Read their full article to see the analysis of trends, achievements, challenges and gaps over 9 years of its implementation in Bhutan's Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park! 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70287

doi.orgA national assessment of waterbird hunting in coastal wetlands of Suriname, South AmericaWe examined waterbird harvest levels in Suriname using hunter survey data from 2006 and 2016. The analysis showed a significant decline in the average harvest per hunter over the decade, except for b...

23 Apr

Mizrahi et al examined #waterbird harvest levels in Suriname using hunter survey data. Interested in learning more?🐦 You can find their full article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgNeighbors to nature: A case study of recreation‐wildlife co‐existence in the Greater Yellowstone EcosystemWe monitored medium to large mammal and human activity to assess impacts of recreation and inform management, deploying 27 trail cameras along multi-use non-motorized recreational trails for 2.5 year....

18 Apr

🦌🐻Larson et al monitored medium to large mammal and human activity to assess impacts of recreation and inform management, deploying 27 trail cameras along multi-use non-motorized recreational trails in a heavily used area within #Yellowstone.🦊 🔗doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70263 #conservation #science

doi.orgBehavioral and demographic effects of open‐pit mining on Central Mountain Caribou in British ColumbiaThe demographic manifestation of mining effects on caribou, a species listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, has been disputed. We characterized a cascade of events for cari...

16 Apr

🦌McNay et al quantified the potential effects of open-pit #coalmining by comparing the behavior and demographics of #caribou groups in areas with and without mining. ⛏⚫ Read their #openaccess article at: doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #STEM #conservation #science

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14 Apr

A new issue of #ConservationScienceandPractice is hot off the (digital) press! 🐆You can pounce on Volume 8, Number 4 of #CSP at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #scientificjournal #newrelease #stem

doi.orgShaping biodiversity education: The role of childhood nature experiences and nature relatedness among Tokyo teachersThis study explores the attitudes of elementary and junior high school teachers in Tokyo toward biodiversity education and the factors shaping their instructional choices. Findings reveal that while ....

9 Apr

🌱This study from Rikukawa et al explores the attitudes of elementary and junior high school teachers in Tokyo toward biodiversity education and the factors shaping their instructional choices.📝 Read the full article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgWhere leopards die: identifying mortality hotspots in northern PakistanThe relevance of this work to conservation policy and practice is twofold. First, it offers concrete spatial insights that can directly inform the design of targeted mitigation strategies and proacti...

23 Mar

🐆In this study, Kabir et al employ geostatistical and time-series analyses to identify conflict hotspots, temporal trends, and key anthropogenic drivers of human-induced leopard (Panthera pardus) mortality in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70258 #conservation #science

23 Mar

🦋Ibsen et al found that density dependence and habitat selection affect overwintering abundance of #monarch butterflies at regional and site scales in #California.🦋 Learn more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #pollinators #butterflies #monarchconservation

doi.orgThe value of saltbush revegetation for biodiversity in a highly fragmented landscapeSaltbush revegetation provides limited value for faunal biodiversity. Saltbush has the lowest species richness and diversity of ants, spiders, and birds. Remnant habitats continue to provide the most....

23 Mar

🕷🐦In this #CSP article, Davis et al shared that Saltbush revegetation provides limited value for faunal #biodiversity. Saltbush has the lowest species richness and diversity of #ants, #spiders, and #birds.🐜 Learn more about their findings at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

doi.orgAssessment of land‐based threats to Atlantic pelagic seabirdsHighly mobile pelagic seabirds face numerous land-based threats during their breeding seasons, including invasive alien species, climate change, and diseases, which drive population declines. Using f....

20 Mar

Kalaitzakis et al shared that highly mobile #pelagicseabirds face numerous land-based threats during their breeding seasons, including invasive alien species, climate change, and diseases, which drive population declines.🦅🌊 Read more about how we can protect them at doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

doi.orgToward a more inclusive conservation actions classification: Lessons from restoration practice and conservation social scienceThe Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation and the associated Conservation Actions Classification 2.0 serve as important and widely used tools to plan, implement, and monitor projects. Drawi...

17 Mar

Have you read this newly published article from M. Jurjonas? ✨Toward a more inclusive conservation actions classification: Lessons from restoration practice and conservation social science✨ can be found at doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

15 Mar

In this article, Davis et al discuss how saltbush revegetation provides limited value for faunal biodiversity. Saltbush has the lowest species richness and diversity of ants, spiders, and birds. 🕷🐦 Read the full article at doi.org/10.1111/cobi... #conservation #science

14 Mar

Sagar et al evaluated the #biodiversity co-benefits of a REDD+ initiative in the tropical forests of Sierra Leone and Liberia using a quasi-experimental study design. You can read their full article here: doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

#WomeninConservation Spotlight: 📝🌺Gender and conservation science: Men continue to out-publish women at the world's largest environmental conservation non-profit organization🌏🏃‍♀️ (James et al, 2022) . doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #womensday #internationalwomensday #WomeninSTEM

#WomeninConservation Spotlight: 🌟🐾Challenges and supports for women conservation leaders👑🌳 (Jones & Solomon, 2019). doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #womensday #internationalwomensday #WomeninSTEM

#WomeninConservation Spotlight: 🌿✨ Increasing diversity to save biodiversity: Rising to the challenge and supporting Indonesian women in conservation🌿✨ (Poor et al, 2021). doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #womensday #internationalwomensday #WomeninSTEM

🥳Happy #InternationalWomensDay!🌍 Today we’re highlighting research from #ConservationScienceandPractice exploring the experiences, leadership, & contributions of #WomeninConservation. Stay tuned as we share several articles throughout the day. #science #womeninscience #conservation #STEM #womensday

4 Mar

🏡 In this article, Nguyen et al share findings from their survey of 120 households conducted to compare income and other livelihood benefits of #landholders residing inside and outside the #biodiversitycorridors. Read more at: doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

27 Feb

🐆 In this paper, García-Burgos et al discuss decadal changes in environmental suitability for the #margay under anthropogenic pressure in the Yucatán Peninsula. Read more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2...