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A robust method for mapping refugial capacity in montane forests 一种绘制山地森林避难能力的可靠方法
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-06-19 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70302
Camila Guerrero-Pineda, Mike Gough, Sarah McCullough Hennessy, Nicole Molinari, Megan K. Jennings
{"title":"A robust method for mapping refugial capacity in montane forests","authors":"Camila Guerrero-Pineda,&nbsp;Mike Gough,&nbsp;Sarah McCullough Hennessy,&nbsp;Nicole Molinari,&nbsp;Megan K. Jennings","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70302","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Climate change and its associated disturbances, such as droughts and wildfires, threaten ecosystems and the services they provide. One strategy to mitigate these impacts is identifying refugia, areas predicted to experience less severe disturbances than their surroundings. However, refugia mapping often lacks validation due to limited data and resources, underscoring the importance of approaches that explicitly address the inherent uncertainty in refugia models. We developed a quantitative analysis to identify areas with high refugial capacity, while accounting for uncertainty, using a fuzzy logic model to combine climate forecasts, topographic features, and anthropogenic factors in southern California's montane forests. These unique ecosystems protect neighboring watersheds, sequester carbon, and provide other services to the surrounding communities. We tested the model across three future climate scenarios and six cases with uncertain ecological thresholds to evaluate its robustness. Key areas with high refugial capacity were located near the coast (e.g., Southern Coast Range Mountains) and at higher elevations (e.g., southeastern San Gabriel Mountains). Results of future scenarios and uncertain parameters were good predictors of reference results (<span></span><math>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <msup>\u0000 <mi>R</mi>\u0000 <mn>2</mn>\u0000 </msup>\u0000 <mo>&gt;</mo>\u0000 <mn>0.928</mn>\u0000 </mrow></math> and <span></span><math>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <msup>\u0000 <mi>R</mi>\u0000 <mn>2</mn>\u0000 </msup>\u0000 <mo>&gt;</mo>\u0000 <mn>0.842</mn>\u0000 </mrow></math>, respectively), meaning that modeled refugial capacity was stable to uncertain forecast data and parameters. The findings also indicated strong spatial congruence across future scenarios (&gt;60% for pessimistic, &gt;95% for optimistic) and cases with uncertain parameters (&gt;80%). Given the expected increase in drought and wildfire in southern California, our analysis can support a proactive management framework to preserve a healthy forest with valued ecosystem services. The sensitivity analyses presented here can increase the utility of refugia mapping products to guide climate change adaptation strategies despite a lack of empirical data and uncertain parameters and forecasting data.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"8 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70302","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148533635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Joint Network for wild Fungi (JoNeF)'s recommendations for implementing conservation of macrofungi in Europe 野生真菌联合网络(JoNeF)在欧洲实施大型真菌保护的建议
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-06-05 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70299
Francesca Floccia, Daniela Genta, Susana C. Gonçalves, Izabela L. Kałucka, Livia Kisne Fodor, Panagiotis Madesis, Francis M. Martin, Stephen Mifsud, Corrado Nai, Wim A. Ozinga, Qëndrim Ramshaj, Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Katerina Rusevska, Celeste Santos-Silva, Eleni Topalidou
{"title":"Joint Network for wild Fungi (JoNeF)'s recommendations for implementing conservation of macrofungi in Europe","authors":"Francesca Floccia,&nbsp;Daniela Genta,&nbsp;Susana C. Gonçalves,&nbsp;Izabela L. Kałucka,&nbsp;Livia Kisne Fodor,&nbsp;Panagiotis Madesis,&nbsp;Francis M. Martin,&nbsp;Stephen Mifsud,&nbsp;Corrado Nai,&nbsp;Wim A. Ozinga,&nbsp;Qëndrim Ramshaj,&nbsp;Dheeraj Singh Rathore,&nbsp;Katerina Rusevska,&nbsp;Celeste Santos-Silva,&nbsp;Eleni Topalidou","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70299","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This short communication aims at presenting JoNeF and its activities to policymakers in relevant national ministries and agencies, and in EU institutions including the European Commission, to practitioners in national environmental agencies, and to fungal scientists in Europe who collaborate or wish to collaborate with such institutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"8 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70299","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148532592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The impact of artificial light at night on moths (Lepidoptera, Heterocera): A review of the literature and future research directions 夜间人造光对鳞翅目蛾类的影响:文献综述及未来研究方向
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-06-08 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70327
Denise Trombin, Luca Dessì, Simona Bonelli
{"title":"The impact of artificial light at night on moths (Lepidoptera, Heterocera): A review of the literature and future research directions","authors":"Denise Trombin,&nbsp;Luca Dessì,&nbsp;Simona Bonelli","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70327","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) is an emerging environmental issue with significant impacts on nocturnal Lepidoptera. To identify key knowledge gaps, we conducted a systematic review of 77 studies addressing the effects of ALAN on moths. Papers were categorized by research type, target taxa, life stage investigated, effect type, publication year, and geographical origin. Our results reveal a marked increase in publications since 2010, predominantly from North America, Europe, and Asia. The adult moth stage received the greatest attention, especially in field studies (48%). Overall, ALAN was found to exert mainly negative effects on moth behavior, reproduction, mobility, and community structure. Despite growing research, substantial gaps remain regarding ALAN's effects on larval and pupal stages. This review underscores the need for further studies to enhance conservation efforts and develop targeted management strategies for nocturnal Lepidoptera.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"8 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70327","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148532806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Factors affecting early plant survival in restoration of Mediterranean-type climate shrublands 影响地中海型气候灌丛恢复早期植物存活的因素
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-06-02 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70318
Emma C. Underwood, R. Brandon Pratt, Anna L. Jacobsen, Nicole A. Molinari, Josie Lesage, Neda Brehm, Denise Knapp, Shane Dewees, Antonio Mateiro, Ernesto Chavez
{"title":"Factors affecting early plant survival in restoration of Mediterranean-type climate shrublands","authors":"Emma C. Underwood,&nbsp;R. Brandon Pratt,&nbsp;Anna L. Jacobsen,&nbsp;Nicole A. Molinari,&nbsp;Josie Lesage,&nbsp;Neda Brehm,&nbsp;Denise Knapp,&nbsp;Shane Dewees,&nbsp;Antonio Mateiro,&nbsp;Ernesto Chavez","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70318","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As in other Mediterranean-type climate regions, frequent fire and drought can degrade native shrublands necessitating active restoration. We conducted a restoration experiment in type-converted shrubland in southern California and focused on four questions: (1) Which factors contribute most to the survival of restored species over 1 year? (2) Does irrigation at practical levels increase restored shrub survival over 2.5 years? (3) Does native species habit (shrubs, herbaceous monocots) or shrub community affiliation (California sage scrub [CSS] shrub or chaparral shrub) relate to survival over 2.5 years? and (4) Is shrub survival linked to resource use associated functional traits of each species? We established 16 restoration plots, each planted with 49 individuals selected from 18 locally occurring CSS and chaparral species. Restored plots received 9 months of irrigation. In addition, we included an upslope non-irrigated sub-plot containing 8 planted species. After 1 year, a generalized model of paired CSS and chaparral species identified time, vegetation type and species as explaining the majority of variation in survival, with plot and treatment (irrigated or not) explaining minimal variation. After 2.5 years, survival was slightly higher in irrigated compared to non-irrigated plants and by community affiliation, CSS species with irrigation had significantly higher survival (68% CSS vs. 11% chaparral). In terms of functional traits, CSS species had higher survival and were associated with higher growth rates, lower embolism resistance (less negative P50), and lower photoinhibition (higher seasonal minimum <i>F</i><sub>v</sub>/<i>F</i><sub>m</sub>) consistent with an acquisitive and stress avoidance resource use strategy. In an era of increasing hot droughts, restoration strategies to limit species mortality associated with high temperatures and vapor pressure deficits are a priority. We identified two key findings for resource managers undertaking restoration in Mediterranean-type climates: planting CSS species with drought avoidance strategies is more likely to achieve restoration goals; however, supplemental irrigation may not be necessary to achieve such goals.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"8 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70318","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148532817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Building an effective and inclusive stewardship workforce 建立一支有效和包容的管理队伍
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-06-02 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70295
Adina Merenlender, Sally Bolger, Thomas Gardali, Don Hankins, Joshua Hugg, Doug Johnson, Ramona McCabe, Joseph Nielsen, Constance Taylor, Carolyn M. Verheyen
{"title":"Building an effective and inclusive stewardship workforce","authors":"Adina Merenlender,&nbsp;Sally Bolger,&nbsp;Thomas Gardali,&nbsp;Don Hankins,&nbsp;Joshua Hugg,&nbsp;Doug Johnson,&nbsp;Ramona McCabe,&nbsp;Joseph Nielsen,&nbsp;Constance Taylor,&nbsp;Carolyn M. Verheyen","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70295","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A skilled and inclusive stewardship workforce is vital for effective conservation, especially in the context of climate change and biodiversity decline. We must recognize the ecological, economic, and cultural value of the stewardship sector and support a workforce capable of addressing today's environmental challenges. Failing to promote well-paying, permanent stewardship jobs with opportunities for advancement weakens conservation efforts and reinforces economic inequality. Based on our experience, a horizon scan of stewardship training programs in California, and insights shared at an expert convening and in conversations with practitioners, we present perspectives on the importance of and pathways to building an effective and inclusive stewardship workforce. The importance of Indigenous knowledge and strategies to advance Indigenous stewardship is emphasized. We identify key barriers to workforce development and offer strategies and examples illustrating feasible steps toward fair compensation, durable training systems, inclusive workplaces, and stronger Indigenous-led stewardship. Proposed solutions include standardized job codes, clearer career pathways, and stronger alignment between training and on-the-job skills. Investing in the people who steward our lands and waters is essential to achieving a resilient environmental future.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"8 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70295","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148532860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Global distribution of aquatic animal telemetry effort reveals geographic biases and opportunities for more inclusive tracking studies 水生动物遥测工作的全球分布揭示了地理偏差和更具包容性的跟踪研究的机会
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-06-05 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70314
S. T. Kessel, M. Auger-Méthé, A. P. Barbosa Martins, S. J. Cooke, A. T. Fisk, A. L. Haley, M. R. Heupel, N. V. Klinard, J. K. Matley, M. L. Piczak, J. A. Robichaud, N. E. Hussey
{"title":"Global distribution of aquatic animal telemetry effort reveals geographic biases and opportunities for more inclusive tracking studies","authors":"S. T. Kessel,&nbsp;M. Auger-Méthé,&nbsp;A. P. Barbosa Martins,&nbsp;S. J. Cooke,&nbsp;A. T. Fisk,&nbsp;A. L. Haley,&nbsp;M. R. Heupel,&nbsp;N. V. Klinard,&nbsp;J. K. Matley,&nbsp;M. L. Piczak,&nbsp;J. A. Robichaud,&nbsp;N. E. Hussey","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70314","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Aquatic animal telemetry studies (both acoustic and satellite) have been conducted across diverse global ecosystems since their emergence and embrace as a reliable tool in the 1980s. Despite an impressively broad distribution of study sites, important biogeographic regions remain poorly studied. To examine the factors correlated with the global distribution of telemetry studies up to December 31, 2022, we modeled the combined number of acoustic and satellite telemetry studies published in each country using explanatory covariates: mean political stability score, mean total conservation funding, mean population size, total number of citable scientific documents produced, combined length of the freshwater and marine coastlines, number of identified Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA), and whether English was the nation's first language. The most important variables correlated with the distribution of telemetry studies were mean political stability score, conservation funding, number of identified KBAs, and English as a first language. Of 2728 aquatic animal telemetry studies, 75% were conducted in nations with political stability scores from the top three most stable of 11 total categories, increasing to 87% when normalized by number of nations per category group. Only 195 studies (7.2%) fell within the boundaries of areas identified as global priorities for fisheries management and conservation focus, while 543 (19.9%) fell within the boundaries of identified KBAs. Despite the associated difficulties of working in politically unstable regions and the known imbalance in global scientific funding, without focused effort a more complete understanding of global aquatic ecosystems and their connectivity will not be possible. In turn, our ability to effectively counter persistent biodiversity loss will be hindered. Increased efforts to build local capacity in such regions through training, collaboration, accessibility to funding, and fostering awareness of loan schemes for acoustic tracking infrastructure are priorities to ensure electronic tracking tools are accessible to all regions of the globe.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"8 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70314","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148532593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Leveraging Red List data to estimate genetic diversity indicators: Improved workflows to support the Global Biodiversity Framework 利用红色名录数据估计遗传多样性指标:改进工作流程以支持全球生物多样性框架
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-05-27 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70321
Sirinan Khorngton, Hannah Bevan, Amornrat Prajaksood, Pramote Triboun, Amy Barker, Jennifer Peach, Steven Bachman, Jack Plummer, Alicia Mastretta-Yanes
{"title":"Leveraging Red List data to estimate genetic diversity indicators: Improved workflows to support the Global Biodiversity Framework","authors":"Sirinan Khorngton,&nbsp;Hannah Bevan,&nbsp;Amornrat Prajaksood,&nbsp;Pramote Triboun,&nbsp;Amy Barker,&nbsp;Jennifer Peach,&nbsp;Steven Bachman,&nbsp;Jack Plummer,&nbsp;Alicia Mastretta-Yanes","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70321","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Target 4 of the Global Biodiversity Framework is monitored by the Red List Index indicator at the species level, and the effective population size indicator at the genetic level. We demonstrate that since both indicators share population data requirements, they can be built into existing workflows for Red List assessment. Benefits of this approach include more efficient monitoring and generation of conservation insights that might otherwise remain unnoticed.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"8 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70321","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148534049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Conservation effectiveness of seven biosphere reserves in the Western Amazon 西亚马逊地区7个生物圈保护区的保护效果
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-06-23 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70292
Amaia Gonzaga Roa, Mar Cabeza, Eduardo S. Brondizio, Ana Catarina Luz, Jukka Sirén, Paulo Eduardo Massoca, Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares
{"title":"Conservation effectiveness of seven biosphere reserves in the Western Amazon","authors":"Amaia Gonzaga Roa,&nbsp;Mar Cabeza,&nbsp;Eduardo S. Brondizio,&nbsp;Ana Catarina Luz,&nbsp;Jukka Sirén,&nbsp;Paulo Eduardo Massoca,&nbsp;Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70292","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Over the past three decades, a complex network of area-based conservation strategies and Indigenous territories has expanded across the Amazon, driven by global efforts to curb biodiversity loss and regional initiatives to uphold Indigenous Peoples' rights. Yet, deforestation continues to threaten the region's ecological integrity and the sociocultural resilience of its diverse mosaic of Indigenous, rural, and traditional communities. Biosphere reserves—spanning protected areas, Indigenous territories, and rural–urban settlements—epitomize the governance challenges and environmental pressures facing the broader Amazon Basin. Evaluating their conservation effectiveness is critical for advancing the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. In this study, we apply advanced matching methods to assess deforestation avoidance in seven biosphere reserves across the western Amazon: Podocarpus-El Cóndor, Yasuní, and Sumaco in Ecuador; Manu and BIOAY in Peru; and Beni and Pilón Lajas in Bolivia. Our findings show that most biosphere reserves in the region are effective in reducing deforestation, although forest loss is still increasing across all sites. Notably, transition areas and buffer zones generally avoided more deforestation than core areas, despite their relatively less stringent protection status. These results contribute to the growing evidence of the vital role biosphere reserves can play in mitigating deforestation. Their hybrid governance models, institutional arrangements, and territorial strategies may provide meaningful pathways for aligning local aspirations with global biodiversity targets.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"8 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70292","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148534426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Protecting temperate old-growth forests as biotic microrefugia amid climate change 在气候变化中保护温带原始森林作为生物微避难所
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-05-26 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70323
Georg J. A. Hähn, Vanessa Berger, Helge Bruelheide, Alessandro Chiarucci, Michele Di Musciano, Víctor González-García, Borja Jiménez-Alfaro, Michael Köhler, Tobias Kuemmerle, Juri Nascimbene, Francesco Maria Sabatini
{"title":"Protecting temperate old-growth forests as biotic microrefugia amid climate change","authors":"Georg J. A. Hähn,&nbsp;Vanessa Berger,&nbsp;Helge Bruelheide,&nbsp;Alessandro Chiarucci,&nbsp;Michele Di Musciano,&nbsp;Víctor González-García,&nbsp;Borja Jiménez-Alfaro,&nbsp;Michael Köhler,&nbsp;Tobias Kuemmerle,&nbsp;Juri Nascimbene,&nbsp;Francesco Maria Sabatini","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70323","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In times of climate change and biosphere degradation, leveraging the potential of forests to support carbon storage and biodiversity is crucial. Besides providing critical habitats for rare and specialist taxa, temperate old-growth forests are characterized by high biomass, deadwood, and structural complexity, making them a key asset for mitigating climate change. These unique ecological conditions make temperate old-growth forests more resilient to drought, temperature fluctuations, and other disturbances compared to younger stands. Thus, by maintaining stable microclimatic conditions on the forest floor, old-growth forests can act as “biotic microrefugia,” buffering understorey species against climatic extremes. Yet, old-growth forests are not immune to risks: habitat loss, fragmentation, and climate-driven changes in disturbance regimes threaten their capacity to act as refugia. Conservation efforts must therefore combine the strict protection of remaining temperate old-growth forest patches with the restoration of connectivity between them, through managing younger stands so they acquire characteristics of old-growth forest. Functionally connected networks of protected old-growth forest patches would help to reduce climate impacts on forest species, prevent biodiversity loss, and make a contribution toward reaching the goal of protecting 30% of land by 2030.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"8 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70323","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148522788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Replace, reduce, refine: A review of animal use in Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans research 替代、减少、改良:蝾螈壶菌研究中的动物应用综述
IF 2.9 2区 环境科学与生态学
Conservation Science and Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-17 Epub Date: 2026-05-30 DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70322
Alexandra Boren, David Lesbarrères, Allison Q. Byrne
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