Conservation practitioners have long recognized ecological connectivity as a global priority
for preserving biodiversity and ecosystem function. In the early years of conservation …

Rewilding means returning a non-wild area back to the wild. It implies a reduction or
cessation of human control in favour of allowing nature to take care of itself. The concept …

Aim Several large‐mammal species in Europe have recovered and recolonized parts of their
historical ranges. Knowing where suitable habitat exists, and thus where range expansions …

Increasing human pressure on strongly defaunated ecosystems is characteristic of the
Anthropocene and calls for proactive restoration approaches that promote self‐sustaining …

In recent years, new settlement mapping products have become available at the global and
continental scale. Although accuracy assessments have indicated the high quality of these …

Land-use is transforming habitats across the globe, thereby threatening wildlife. Large
mammals are especially affected because they require large tracts of intact habitat and …

The coexistence of large mammals and humans in the contemporary landscape is a big
challenge for conservationists. Wild ungulates that forage on arable fields are exposed to …

This paper discusses new conservation practices in the Romanian Carpathians, focusing on
the recent reintroduction of bison in the framework of larger rewilding initiatives. It reveals …

Pathogens transmitted between wildlife and domestic animals can pose a threat to
endangered species, undermine conservation efforts in wildlife, and affect productivity and …

The negative effects of roads on wildlife populations are a growing concern. Movement
corridors and road-kill data are typically used to prioritize road segments for mitigation …