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Climate Velocity Can Inform Conservation in a Warming World.
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Trends in ecology & evolution [Trends Ecol Evol] 2018 Jun; Vol. 33 (6), pp. 441-457. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Apr 30. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Climate change is shifting the ranges of species. Simple predictive metrics of range shifts such as climate velocity, that do not require extensive knowledge or data on individual species, could help to guide conservation. We review research on climate velocity, describing the theory underpinning the concept and its assumptions. We highlight how climate velocity has already been applied in conservation-related research, including climate residence time, climate refugia, endemism, historic and projected range shifts, exposure to climate change, and climate connectivity. Finally, we discuss ways to enhance the use of climate velocity in conservation through tailoring it to be more biologically meaningful, informing design of protected areas, conserving ocean biodiversity in 3D, and informing conservation actions.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1872-8383
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Trends in ecology & evolution
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29716742
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2018.03.009