Using sentinel nodes to evaluate changing connectivity in a protected area network.

ABSTRACT: It has been recognized that well-connected networks of protected areas are needed to halt the continued loss of global biodiversity. The recently signed Kunming-Montreal biodiversity agreement commits countries to protecting 30% of terrestrial lands in well-connected networks of protected areas by 2030. To meet these ambitious targets, land-use planners and conservation practitioners will require tools to identify areas important for connectivity and track future changes. In this study we present methods using circuit theoretic models with a subset of sentinel park nodes to evaluate connectivity for a protected areas network. We assigned a lower cost to natural areas within protected areas, under the assumption that animal movement within parks should be less costly given the regulation of

SUBMITTER: O'Brien P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10612492 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature