An ecological network for large carnivores as a key tool for protecting landscape connectivity in the Carpathians
The main aim of our study was to delineate a coherent ecological network for large carnivores, using a unified methodology, which would be flexible and serve as a basis for nature and habitat connectivity protection across the Carpathians. We applied a comprehensive methodological approach based on...
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| author | Kristýna Vlková Vladimír Zýka Cristian Remus Papp Dušan Romportl |
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| description | The main aim of our study was to delineate a coherent ecological network for large carnivores, using a unified methodology, which would be flexible and serve as a basis for nature and habitat connectivity protection across the Carpathians. We applied a comprehensive methodological approach based on habitat suitability modelling followed by connectivity modelling. For the habitat suitability modelling, we used a robust set of large carnivores occurrence data, which allowed us to build a solid model. From the model, we derived a layer of patches of suitable habitat of required quality and resistance surface to express landscape permeability. Both outputs were crucial for the connectivity modelling. We applied Random Walk and Least-Cost Path models and combined them to determine feasible connections between suitable habitats. With expert discussions and editing/improvement of modelled corridors, we developed a unique ecological network consisting of various components adapted to the heterogeneity of the Carpathian landscape. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-af9e6cb8bf8147028ff354d26f7a079a2025-01-06T14:32:05ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Maps1744-56472024-12-0120110.1080/17445647.2023.2290858An ecological network for large carnivores as a key tool for protecting landscape connectivity in the CarpathiansKristýna Vlková0Vladimír Zýka1Cristian Remus Papp2Dušan Romportl3Department of Spatial Ecology, Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening, Průhonice, Czech RepublicDepartment of Spatial Ecology, Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening, Průhonice, Czech RepublicFaculty of Biology & Geology, Department of Taxonomy and Ecology, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaDepartment of Spatial Ecology, Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening, Průhonice, Czech RepublicThe main aim of our study was to delineate a coherent ecological network for large carnivores, using a unified methodology, which would be flexible and serve as a basis for nature and habitat connectivity protection across the Carpathians. We applied a comprehensive methodological approach based on habitat suitability modelling followed by connectivity modelling. For the habitat suitability modelling, we used a robust set of large carnivores occurrence data, which allowed us to build a solid model. From the model, we derived a layer of patches of suitable habitat of required quality and resistance surface to express landscape permeability. Both outputs were crucial for the connectivity modelling. We applied Random Walk and Least-Cost Path models and combined them to determine feasible connections between suitable habitats. With expert discussions and editing/improvement of modelled corridors, we developed a unique ecological network consisting of various components adapted to the heterogeneity of the Carpathian landscape.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17445647.2023.2290858Ecological networkCarpathianslarge carnivoreslandscape connectivitysuitable habitatmigration corridors |
| spellingShingle | Kristýna Vlková Vladimír Zýka Cristian Remus Papp Dušan Romportl An ecological network for large carnivores as a key tool for protecting landscape connectivity in the Carpathians Journal of Maps Ecological network Carpathians large carnivores landscape connectivity suitable habitat migration corridors |
| title | An ecological network for large carnivores as a key tool for protecting landscape connectivity in the Carpathians |
| title_full | An ecological network for large carnivores as a key tool for protecting landscape connectivity in the Carpathians |
| title_fullStr | An ecological network for large carnivores as a key tool for protecting landscape connectivity in the Carpathians |
| title_full_unstemmed | An ecological network for large carnivores as a key tool for protecting landscape connectivity in the Carpathians |
| title_short | An ecological network for large carnivores as a key tool for protecting landscape connectivity in the Carpathians |
| title_sort | ecological network for large carnivores as a key tool for protecting landscape connectivity in the carpathians |
| topic | Ecological network Carpathians large carnivores landscape connectivity suitable habitat migration corridors |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17445647.2023.2290858 |
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