Landscape connectivity modeling from the perspective of animal dispersal

Milena F. Diniz; Samuel A. Cushman; Ricardo B. Machado; Paulo De Marco Junior

doi:10.1007/s10980-019-00935-3

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Landscape connectivity modeling from the perspective of animal dispersal

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Authors:

Milena F. Diniz, Samuel A. Cushman, Ricardo B. Machado, Paulo De Marco Junior

Year:

2020

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-019-00935-3

Source:

Landscape Ecology. 35: 41-58.

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Abstract

Dispersal plays a key role in linking populations, habitat (re)-colonization, and species range expansion. As fragmentation and habitat loss are ubiquitous threats and can disrupt dispersal, landscape connectivity modeling has become a valuable tool in conservation planning.

Keywords

circuit theory, dispersal movement, least-cost path analysis, individual-based models, resistance surface, resistant kernels

Citation

Diniz, Milena F.; Cushman, Samuel A.; Machado, Ricardo B.; Junior, Paulo De Marco. 2020. Landscape connectivity modeling from the perspective of animal dispersal. Landscape Ecology. 35: 41-58.