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Habitat Networks and Biological Conservation

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Applying Landscape Ecology in Biological Conservation

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This chapter examines the idea of habitat networks and how these relate to conservation. First, I explore the concepts behind the idea of habitat networks, particularly the need for placing reserves in a landscape context, the importance of connectivity, and the elements making up networks. Then I discuss examples of planning for, and implementation of, habitat networks, and I point out that although the network concept is well-established in a planning context, actual on-ground applications are still sparse. I then develop a set of principles for applying landscape ecology in the context of reserve networks and discuss gaps in our knowledge that hamper this application. I end with recommendations for an integrated research approach to redress these gaps.

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Hobbs, R.J. (2002). Habitat Networks and Biological Conservation. In: Gutzwiller, K.J. (eds) Applying Landscape Ecology in Biological Conservation. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0059-5_9

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