Coupling movement and landscape ecology for animal conservation in production landscapes. Issue 1870 (10th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doherty, Tim S.; Driscoll, Don A.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 285:Issue 1870(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-01-10
• Subjects: connectivity -- corridor -- dispersal -- fragmentation -- landscape behavioural ecology -- perceptual range; Biology -- Periodicals; 570.5
• DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2017.2272
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0962-8452

Abstract

Abstract : Habitat conversion in production landscapes is among the greatest threats to biodiversity, not least because it can disrupt animal movement. Using the movement ecology framework, we review animal movement in production landscapes, including areas managed for agriculture and forestry. We consider internal and external drivers of altered animal movement and how this affects navigation and motion capacities and population dynamics. Conventional management approaches in fragmented landscapes focus on promoting connectivity using structural changes in the landscape. However, a movement ecology perspective emphasizes that manipulating the internal motivations or navigation capacity of animals represents untapped opportunities to improve movement and the effectiveness of structural connectivity investments. Integrating movement and landscape ecology opens new opportunities for conservation management in production landscapes.