Stepping stones: How will the world’s protected areas support species undergoing climate-induced range shifts?

Sean A. Parks

Treesearch

Stepping stones: How will the world’s protected areas support species undergoing climate-induced range shifts?

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Sean A. Parks

Year:

2023

Type:

Science Bulletins and Newsletters

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), May 2023. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.

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Abstract

Across the globe, a network of national parks, nature reserves, and wilderness areas provides necessary refuge for the world’s biodiversity, and yet these spaces are themselves susceptible to the effects of climate change. As the planet warms, species may need to adjust their ranges, moving among protected areas over time to maintain similar climate conditions.

Keywords

climate change, climate-induced range shift, biodiversity

Citation

Parks, Sean A. 2023. Stepping stones: How will the world’s protected areas support species undergoing climate-induced range shifts? Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), May 2023. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.