We reviewed literature describing the potential for freshwater anthropogenic waterbodies to
act as refuges from disturbance. We identified research related to the refuge potential of a …

Motivated by recent global initiatives for biodiversity conservation and restoration, this article
reviews the gaps in our understanding of, and the challenges facing, freshwater …

Farm dams are a ubiquitous limnological feature of agricultural landscapes worldwide.
While their primary function is to capture and store water, they also have disproportionally …

Agriculture and related habitat modification have been identified as globally important
drivers of species loss. Habitat modification resulting from agriculture can, however, have …

Much of the world's formerly “intact” land cover has been modified by humans with major
impacts on biodiversity. Extensive areas of already modified land are now being subjected …

Vernal pools provide critical breeding habitat for amphibians adapted to temporary waters,
but they seldom receive the same level of protection as permanent wetlands. In response to …

Artificial water bodies in agricultural landscapes (hereafter 'farm dams') are established
primarily to support livestock and crop production but also provide habitats for a wide range …

Amphibian populations globally are in decline. One great threat is the abstraction of water
resources that alter surface‐water hydrology. Conservation actions aimed at restoring or …

The use of irrigation ponds has proved to be an efficient alternative for increasing the
availability and quality of water resources for irrigation and contributing to the sustainability …

Ponds are among the most diverse and yet threatened components of freshwater
biodiversity. The conservation of ponds would greatly benefit from the identification of …