Scaling Up Success: How Different Timeframes Shape Wildlife Habitat Use
How Different Timeframes Shape Wildlife Habitat Use
Published on 8. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
102 pages
978-3-384-28320-7 (ISBN)
Description
Wildlife aren't just visiting a park; their home unfolds across a timeline. A butterfly's summer meadow nursery might become a winter hibernation cave in the mountains. Understanding these time-sensitive needs is crucial for successful habitat management. Think of a mama bear. She requires a safe denning site in winter, followed by spring foraging grounds rich in berries, all connected by safe travel corridors. By considering habitat needs across seasons and lifespans, we can create a network that supports wildlife year-round. This "time-scaled" approach ensures critical resources are available when and where animals need them most, leading to healthier populations and thriving ecosystems
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Language
English
Place of publication
mbngr
Germany
Target group
Wildlife needs change with the seasons. A butterfly's summer meadow isn't its winter haven. To truly help them, we must consider habitat use across timescales - from a bear's winter den to spring berry grounds. This "time-scaled" view ensures year-round resources, leading to thriving wildlife populations.
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
190 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-384-28320-7 (9783384283207)
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Person
Author
Dr. Rowan is an esteemed ecologist specializing in wildlife habitat dynamics and landscape ecology. With a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of California, Berkeley, and over 20 years of research experience, Dr. Rowan has significantly contributed to understanding how temporal scales influence wildlife behavior and habitat use.
Dr. Rowan's research focuses on the intricate relationships between wildlife species and their habitats, emphasizing how these relationships change over different temporal scales. Her work has provided invaluable insights into the adaptive strategies of various species, highlighting the importance of considering both short-term and long-term factors in conservation planning.
She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several book chapters, making substantial contributions to the fields of conservation biology, landscape ecology, and wildlife management. Dr. Rowan's expertise has been recognized globally, leading to collaborations with numerous international conservation organizations and governmental agencies.
In addition to her research, Dr. Rowan is a dedicated educator and mentor, having supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Her commitment to education extends to her involvement in public outreach programs aimed at raising awareness about wildlife conservation and the impact of human activities on natural ecosystems.
Dr. Rowan has received several prestigious awards, including the Ecological Society of America's Distinguished Service Award and the Wildlife Society's Aldo Leopold Memorial Award. She continues to be an influential voice in the scientific community, advocating for evidence-based conservation strategies that incorporate both ecological and temporal complexities.
Her latest work, "Scaling Up Success: How Different Timeframes Shape Wildlife Habitat Use," encapsulates her extensive research and insights, offering a comprehensive guide for ecologists, conservationists, and policymakers dedicated to preserving biodiversity in a rapidly changing world.