Automated habitat monitoring systems linked to adaptive management: A new paradigm for species conservation in an era of rapid environmental change

Andrew J. Shirk; Gavin M. Jones; Zhiqiang Yang; Raymond J. Davis; Joseph L. Ganey; R. J. Gutierrez; Sean P. Healey; Shaula J. Hedwall; Serra J. Hoagland; Ron Maes; Karl Malcolm; Kevin S. McKelvey; Carly Vynne; Jamie S. Sanderlin; Michael K. Schwartz; Mark E. Seamans; Ho Yi Wan; Samuel A. Cushman

doi:10.1007/s10980-022-01457-1

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Automated habitat monitoring systems linked to adaptive management: A new paradigm for species conservation in an era of rapid environmental change

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Authors:

Andrew J. Shirk, Gavin M. Jones, Zhiqiang Yang, Raymond J. Davis, Joseph L. Ganey, R. J. Gutierrez, Sean P. Healey, Shaula J. Hedwall, Serra J. Hoagland, Ron Maes, Karl Malcolm, Kevin S. McKelvey, Carly Vynne, Jamie S. Sanderlin, Michael K. Schwartz, Mark E. Seamans, Ho Yi Wan, Samuel A. Cushman

Year:

2022

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-022-01457-1

Source:

Landscape Ecology. 38: 7-22.

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Abstract

Recent increases in ecological disturbances driven by climate change and our expanding human footprint make it challenging for natural resource managers to keep apprised of current conditions and adjust management plans accordingly. To effectively conserve species in highly dynamic landscapes requires more timely habitat monitoring and a more responsive adaptive management cycle.

Keywords

adaptive management, big data, climate change, Google Earth Engine, habitat, Mexican spotted owl, monitoring, random forest, species distribution model

Citation

Shirk, Andrew J.; Jones, Gavin M.; Yang, Zhiqiang; Davis, Raymond J.; Ganey, Joseph L.; Gutierrez, R. J.; Healey, Sean P.; Hedwall, Shaula J.; Hoagland, Serra J.; Maes, Ron; Malcolm, Karl; McKelvey, Kevin S.; Vynne, Carly; Sanderlin, Jamie S.; Schwartz, Michael K.; Seamans, Mark E.; Wan, Ho Yi; Cushman, Samuel A. 2022. Automated habitat monitoring systems linked to adaptive management: A new paradigm for species conservation in an era of rapid environmental change. Landscape Ecology. 38: 7-22.