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- Nature Divided, Scientists United: U.S.-Mexico Border Wall Threatens Biodiversity and Binational Conservation
- Source: BioScience
- Author: Robert Peters et al.
- Abstract: Fences and walls erected along international boundaries in the name of national security have unintended but significant consequences for biodiversity (Trouwborst et al. 2016). In North America, along the 3200-kilometer US–Mexico border, fence and wall construction over the past decade and efforts by the Trump administration to complete a continuous border “wall” threaten some of the continent’s most biologically diverse regions.
- Routine experiences of nature in cities can increase personal commitment toward biodiversity conservation
- Source: Biological Conservation
- Authors: Anne-Caroline Prévot, Hélène Cheval, Richard Raymond, Alix Cosquer
- Abstract: This study examines individual commitment to biodiversity during adulthood. We studied the interrelations between everyday experiences of nature, knowledge about biodiversity, connectedness with nature, and implementation of specific pro-biodiversity practices, through a survey covering 473 adults in Paris surroundings (France).
- Up-scaling local-habitat models for large-scale conservation: Assessing suitable areas for the brown bear comeback in Europe
- Source: Diversity and Distributions
- Author(s): Anne K. Scharf, Néstor Fernández
- Abstract: Large carnivore populations in Europe are expanding into new areas. This generates opportunities to improve their conservation status, but also creates a need to address new conflicts with humans.
- Evaluating connection to nature and the relationship with conservation behaviour in children
- Source: Journal for Nature Conservation
- Author(s): Joelene Hughes, Miles Richardson, Ryan Lumber
- Abstract: ‘Connection to nature’ is a multidimensional trait thought to be important for developing positive conservation behaviours, and strengthening people’s connection to nature has become the focus for many conservation activities.
- Is habitat fragmentation good for biodiversity?
- Source: Biological Conservation
- Author(s): Robert J. Fetcher et al.
- Abstract: Habitat loss is a primary threat to biodiversity across the planet, yet contentious debate has ensued on the importance of habitat fragmentation ‘per se’ (i.e., altered spatial configuration of habitat for a given amount of habitat loss).
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