Landscape Ecology - house journal of IALE
The Association works in close collaboration with Springer to produce the major journal in the field, Landscape Ecology . This journal, first time published in 1984, became the flagship journal in the rapidly developing fields of ecology and sustainability science of landscapes. The journal focuses on highly inter- and transdisciplinary studies, aggregating expertise from biological, geophysical, and social sciences to explore the formation, dynamics and consequences of spatial heterogeneity in natural and human-dominated landscapes. Members get free access to the journal. Below you'll find the most recentc articles published in Landscape Ecology:
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| Correction to: Examining local and regional ecological connectivity throughout North America | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Improved topographic ruggedness indices more accurately model fine-scale ecological patterns | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Topographic ruggedness has been examined in thousands of ecological studies and is a popular variable for characterizing habitat selection. Despite widespread adoption, ruggedness metrics are often applied uncritically and require systematic and thorough testing using both artificial landscapes and real-world applications. Objectives... | ||
| Large carnivore foraging contributes to heterogeneity in nutrient cycling | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Carnivores influence the spatial heterogeneity of biogeochemical processes in ecological communities through predation and the deposition of animal carcasses, and these processes may lead to positive feedback loops that influence large-scale patterns of nutrient cycling. Objectives We assessed whether ambush predator foraging... | ||
| Using the risk of spatial extrapolation by machine-learning models to assess the reliability of model predictions for conservation | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Predictive modeling is an integral part of broad-scale conservation efforts, and machine-learning (ML) models are increasingly being used for this purpose. But like all other predictive methods, ML models are susceptible to the problem of extrapolation. Objectives Our objectives were to promote the quantification of spatial... | ||
| Habitat loss for black flying foxes and implications for Hendra virus | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Environmental change impacts natural ecosystems and wildlife populations. In Australia, native forests have been heavily cleared and the local emergence of Hendra virus (HeV) has been linked to land-use change, winter habitat loss, and changing bat behavior. Objectives We quantified changes in landscape factors for black... | ||
| Comparison and parallel implementation of alternative moving-window metrics of the connectivity of protected areas across large landscapes | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context A variety of metrics can be used to measure connectivity of protected areas. Assumptions about animal movement and mortality vary among metrics. There is a need to better understand what to use and why, and how much conclusions depend on the choice of metric. Objectives We compare selected raster-based moving-window metrics... | ||
| Association of excessive precipitation and agricultural land use with honey bee colony performance | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context From landscape variables to weather, multiple environmental factors affect honey bees and other pollinators. Detailed honey bee colony assessments in a variety of landscape and weather conditions offer the opportunity to develop a mechanistic understanding of how landscape composition, configuration, and weather are associated with colony nutrition, demography, and productivity... | ||
| A new fractal index to classify forest fragmentation and disorder | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Forest loss and fragmentation pose extreme threats to biodiversity. Their efficient characterization from remotely sensed data therefore has strong practical implications. Data are often separately analyzed for spatial fragmentation and disorder, but no existing metric simultaneously quantifies both the shape and arrangement of fragments... | ||
| Participatory landscape sustainability assessment: where do we stand? A systematic literature review | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context In line with inter- and transdisciplinary approaches promoted in Sustainability Science, Participatory Landscape Sustainability Assessments (PLSA) are developing at a rapid pace. PLSA approaches share with other assessments the aim of standardizing observations, while sharing with participatory processes place-based and context-specific viewpoints from diverse stakeholders... | ||
| Using neutral landscape models to evaluate the umbrella species concept in an ecotone | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Steep declines in North American rangeland biodiversity have prompted researchers and managers to use umbrella species as a tool to manage diverse suites of co-occurring wildlife, but efficacy of this method has been variable. Evaluation of prairie and shrubland grouse as umbrellas is typically restricted to observed overlap between umbrella and background species, but this approach does not distinguish between... | ||
| The spatial scaling and individuality of habitat selection in a widespread ungulate | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Animal-habitat relationships tend to manifest at specific spatial scales. Accurately identifying these scales and accounting for the variance in habitat selection across them is crucial for linking habitat selection patterns to the ecological processes giving rise to them. Although this fundamental issue has long been recognized, it has been seldom addressed empirically in habitat selection studies... | ||
| Habitat connectivity supports the local abundance of fire salamanders (Salamandra salamandra) but also the spread of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Habitat connectivity can stabilise animal populations by facilitating immigration and genetic exchange, but it increases the risk of infectious diseases being spread by hosts. Chytridiomycosis caused by Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) threatens European salamander diversity. The extent to which the connectivity of populations of fire salamanders (Salamandra salamandra) contributes to the spread of Bsal... | ||
| Floral resource maps: a tool to explain flower-visiting insect abundance at multiple spatial scales | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Flower-visiting insects depend on floral resource availability from both cultivated and semi-natural habitats in agricultural landscapes. Landscape studies exploring insect abundance mainly focus on land cover maps without considering plant species within. Highlighting the functional role of landscapes through the potential floral resources they provide is an overlooked innovative approach... | ||
| Relative effects of urbanisation, deforestation, and agricultural development on mosquito communities | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Despite numerous studies that showed negative effects of landscape anthropisation on species abundance and diversity, the relative effects of urbanisation, deforestation, and agricultural development as well as the spatial extent at which they act are much less studied. This is particularly the case for mosquitoes, which are the most important arthropods affecting human health... | ||
| Habitat suitability and landscape connectivity for an expanding population of bobcats | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context In urban environments, habitat fragmentation, habitat loss, and barriers to dispersal affect the recolonization potential of extirpated species. Here, we evaluate the potential for previously near extirpated bobcats to expand into unoccupied habitat across an urban landscape in New Jersey, USA. Objectives We sought to quantify... | ||
| Biophysical drivers for predicting the distribution and abundance of invasive yellow sweetclover in the Northern Great Plains | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Yellow sweetclover (Melilotus officinalis; YSC) is an invasive biennial legume that bloomed across the Northern Great Plains in 2018–2019 in response to above-average precipitation. YSC can increase nitrogen (N) levels and potentially cause substantial changes in the composition of native plant species communities. There is little knowledge of the spatiotemporal variability and conditions causing... | ||
| Looking for a magic island in the sea of agriculture: factors affecting forest patch attractiveness for wild boar in human-dominated landscape | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Landscape fragmentation carries the risk of habitat loss for many animal species. This may include wild boars, which are one of the main culprits of conflicts with humans, while isolated patches of forest (forest islands) scattered in the agricultural landscape may affect its ecology and the pressure on the crops. Objectives... | ||
| A dynamic dendritic connectivity assessment tool for the planning and design of barrier mitigation strategies in river networks | ||
| Donnerstag, 01. Juni 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Increasing fragmentation of rivers caused by barriers continues to impact watersheds, especially disruption of fish migration patterns and loss of access to spawning and nursery habitats. Infrastructure expansion and ageing installations exacerbate the problem, reducing effectiveness of management in addressing barriers. Reduction in watershed connectivity requires effective tools capable of guiding river... | ||
| Amount and isolation of aquatic habitat drive anuran diversity in agricultural landscapes in the Brazilian Cerrado | ||
| Mittwoch, 31. Mai 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Declining in biodiversity in the Anthropocene is mostly a result of habitat loss due to changes in the landscape. Objectives Here, we address how landscape composition and configuration affect anuran diversity in agricultural landscapes in the Brazilian Cerrado ecoregion. Methods... | ||
| Influence of landscape connectivity on newt’s response to a warmer climate | ||
| Mittwoch, 31. Mai 2023 | ||
| Abstract Context Climate change and habitat fragmentation exert considerable pressures on biodiversity. The spatial distribution of microclimatic refuges in the landscape can influence species responses to warming climates. Objectives Using a semi-natural experiment, we investigated the potential synergetic effects of climate warming and habitat connectivity... | ||
