eCite Digital Repository
Guidelines for using movement science to inform biodiversity policy
Citation
Barton, PS and Lentini, PE and Alacs, E and Bau, S and Buckley, YM and Burns, EL and Driscoll, DA and Guja, LK and Kujala, H and Lahoz-Monfort, JJ and Mortelliti, A and Nathan, R and Rowe, R and Smith, AL, Guidelines for using movement science to inform biodiversity policy, Environmental Management, 56, (4) pp. 791-801. ISSN 0364-152X (2015) [Refereed Article]
Copyright Statement
Copyright 2015 Springer Science+Business Media New York
DOI: doi:10.1007/s00267-015-0570-5
Abstract
Substantial advances have been made in our understanding of the movement of species, including processes such as dispersal and migration. This knowledge has the potential to improve decisions about biodiversity policy and management, but it can be difficult for decision makers to readily access and integrate the growing body of movement science. This is, in part, due to a lack of synthesis of information that is sufficiently contextualized for a policy audience. Here, we identify key species movement concepts, including mechanisms, types, and moderators of movement, and review their relevance to (1) national biodiversity policies and strategies, (2) reserve planning and management, (3) threatened species protection and recovery, (4) impact and risk assessments, and (5) the prioritization of restoration actions. Based on the review, and considering recent developments in movement ecology, we provide a new framework that draws links between aspects of movement knowledge that are likely the most relevant to each biodiversity policy category. Our framework also shows that there is substantial opportunity for collaboration between researchers and government decision makers in the use of movement science to promote positive biodiversity outcomes.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
---|---|
Keywords: | connectivity, conservation policy, decision, dispersal, government, impact assessment, intervention, management, migration, restoration, risk assessment, threatened species, translocation |
Research Division: | Environmental Sciences |
Research Group: | Environmental management |
Research Field: | Conservation and biodiversity |
Objective Division: | Environmental Management |
Objective Group: | Other environmental management |
Objective Field: | Other environmental management not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Rowe, R (Mr Richard Rowe) |
ID Code: | 110008 |
Year Published: | 2015 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 29 |
Deposited By: | CRC-Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems |
Deposited On: | 2016-07-11 |
Last Modified: | 2017-10-31 |
Downloads: | 0 |
Repository Staff Only: item control page