The application of assisted migration as a climate change adaptation tactic: An evidence map and synthesis

WM Twardek, JJ Taylor, T Rytwinski, SN Aitken… - Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Assisted migration entails the human assisted movement of individuals to more climatically-
suitable areas within or outside of their current species range to help species respond to …

Berries as a case study for crop wild relative conservation, use, and public engagement in Canada

Z Migicovsky, B Amyotte, J Ulrich, TW Smith… - Plants, People …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Societal impact statement Plant biodiversity is fundamental to the future of food security and
agriculture. Berries are the most economically important fruit crops in Canada. Within this …

Threats to Canadian species at risk: an analysis of finalized recovery strategies

JL McCune, WL Harrower, S Avery-Gomm… - Biological …, 2013 - Elsevier
In order to reverse the decline of imperilled species, we need to know what is threatening
their survival. Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA) is intended to provide for the protection …

Informing Canada's commitment to biodiversity conservation: A science-based framework to help guide protected areas designation through Target 1 and beyond

LE Coristine, AL Jacob, R Schuster, SP Otto, NE Baron… - Facets, 2018 - facetsjournal.com
Biodiversity is intrinsically linked to the health of our planet—and its people. Yet,
increasingly, human activities are causing the extinction of species, degrading ecosystems …

Prioritizing ecological restoration of converted lands in Canada by spatially integrating organic carbon storage and biodiversity benefits

J Currie, W Merritt, C Liang, C Sothe… - … Science and Practice, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Ecosystem restoration is a fundamental way of delivering nature‐based solutions to improve
resilience in a changing climate and sustain biodiversity. Spatial analyses to identify where …

[HTML][HTML] Dung beetle species introductions: when an ecosystem service provider transforms into an invasive species

MR Pokhrel, SC Cairns, NR Andrew - PeerJ, 2020 - peerj.com
Dung beetle introduction programmes were designed to accelerate exotic livestock dung
degradation and to control dung breeding pestiferous flies and livestock parasites. The …

What evidence exists for the use of urban forest management in nature-based carbon solutions and bird conservation. A systematic map protocol

K Hutt-Taylor, CD Ziter, B Frei - Environmental Evidence, 2022 - Springer
Background There is global interest in finding innovative solutions that address current
climate and societal challenges in an urban context. Cities are often on the front lines of …

Time to Step Up Conservation: Climate Change Will Further Reduce the Suitable Habitats for the Vulnerable Species Marbled Polecat (Vormela peregusna)

X Cheng, Y Han, J Lin, F Jiang, Q Cai, Y Shi, D Cui… - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Assessing suitable habitats for species has great potential to guide the
management and conservation of threatened species, especially rare species that are …

Persistence of N orthern P acific R attlesnakes masks the impact of human disturbance on weight and body condition

E Lomas, KW Larsen, CA Bishop - Animal Conservation, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Species may remain present on developed landscapes over extended periods, suggesting
viability, while in reality, populations may be indirectly affected in subtle and significant …

High conservation priority of range-edge plant populations not matched by habitat protection or research effort

P Caissy, S Klemet-N'Guessan, R Jackiw… - Biological …, 2020 - Elsevier
High-latitude countries tend to contain the polar range-edge of many species that are
nationally rare but globally common. This can focus national conservation efforts toward …