Sesimic lines and forest fragmentation in Canada’s western boreal forest
January 22
Tree and shrub removal for gas and oil exploration can create corridors through the forest that lead to some unique ecological responses. Researchers at the University of Alberta have been looking at ways that seismic lines affect everything from butterflies and shrubs to light and wind patterns.
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Habitat fragmentation, habitat amount, and conservation (Part I)
February 28
The habitat amount hypothesis continues to ignite debates about biodiversity and the best ways to conserve it. Nick Haddad discusses: should conservation efforts in fragmented landscapes focus on area alone, or should fragmentation be the center of attention?
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How wide should a corridor be?
January 15
Paul Beier gives an answer to one of the simplest – and most pressing – questions in connectivity conservation with a straightforward rule of thumb.
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A decade of research finds corridors effectively increase species movement, fitness, and richness
August 12
A new meta-analysis looks into studies from the past 10 years to determine whether corridors are an effective strategy to mitigate the effect of habitat fragmentation on biodiversity. Although corridor effects can vary, their benefits have become increasingly clear for a variety of taxa.
Review: climate change and land-use change as the biggest challenges to future connectivity
February 26
A new review details recent advances and the challenges of designing connectivity networks, given the twin challenges of climate change and land-use change. It also provides a simple framework to make design decisions easier when multiple global change forces come into play.
