Does the type of matrix matter? A quantitative review of the evidence
JA Prevedello, MV Vieira - Biodiversity and Conservation, 2010 - Springer
It has been increasingly recognized that the type of matrix surrounding habitat patches can
affect biodiversity in landscapes, but there were only qualitative reviews of the subject …
affect biodiversity in landscapes, but there were only qualitative reviews of the subject …
Use of agroecosystem matrix habitats by mammalian carnivores (Carnivora): a global‐scale analysis
Less than a quarter of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems remain intact. Protected areas (PA s)
are far exceeded in area by natural habitats that have been transformed for agriculture, and …
are far exceeded in area by natural habitats that have been transformed for agriculture, and …
The Brazilian Atlantic Forest: How much is left, and how is the remaining forest distributed? Implications for conservation
The neotropical Atlantic Forest supports one of the highest degrees of species richness and
rates of endemism on the planet, but has also undergone a huge forest loss. However, there …
rates of endemism on the planet, but has also undergone a huge forest loss. However, there …
Using ecological thresholds to evaluate the costs and benefits of set-asides in a biodiversity hotspot
Ecological set-asides are a promising strategy for conserving biodiversity in human-modified
landscapes; however, landowner participation is often precluded by financial constraints …
landscapes; however, landowner participation is often precluded by financial constraints …
Landscape ecology and biogeography: rethinking landscape metrics in a post-FRAGSTATS landscape
JA Kupfer - Progress in physical geography, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Landscape pattern indicators or 'metrics' provide simple measures of landscape structure
that can be easily calculated with readily available data and software. Unfortunately, the …
that can be easily calculated with readily available data and software. Unfortunately, the …
Time-lag in biological responses to landscape changes in a highly dynamic Atlantic forest region
Time-lagged responses of biological variables to landscape modifications are widely
recognized, but rarely considered in ecological studies. In order to test for the existence of …
recognized, but rarely considered in ecological studies. In order to test for the existence of …
Modeling landscape dynamics in an Atlantic Rainforest region: implications for conservation
AMG Teixeira, BS Soares-Filho, SR Freitas… - Forest Ecology and …, 2009 - Elsevier
The dynamics of the Atlantic Rainforest loss and recovery are still not fully understood
despite its long history of human occupation. In this study, we investigated changes in an …
despite its long history of human occupation. In this study, we investigated changes in an …
Testing the habitat amount hypothesis for South American small mammals
According to the habitat amount hypothesis the species richness in a sample site should
increase with the habitat amount in the local landscape around the sample site. On the other …
increase with the habitat amount in the local landscape around the sample site. On the other …
Land use vs. fragment size and isolation as determinants of small mammal composition and richness in Atlantic Forest remnants
The remaining Atlantic Forest fragments are structurally isolated by a matrix of pastures,
plantations, or urban areas, and most remnants are small (< 100ha). Island biogeography …
plantations, or urban areas, and most remnants are small (< 100ha). Island biogeography …
Defaunation and fragmentation erode small mammal diversity dimensions in tropical forests
Forest fragmentation and defaunation are considered the main drivers of biodiversity loss,
yet the synergistic effects of landscape changes and biotic interactions on assemblage …
yet the synergistic effects of landscape changes and biotic interactions on assemblage …