Guidelines for using movement science to inform biodiversity policy
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 20:42authored byBarton, PS, Lentini, PE, Alacs, E, Bau, S, Buckley, YM, Burns, EL, Driscoll, DA, Guja, LK, Kujala, H, Lahoz-Monfort, JJ, Mortelliti, A, Nathan, R, Rowe, R, Smith, AL
Substantial advances have been made in our understanding of the movement of species, including processes such as dispersal and migration. This knowledge has the potential to improve decisions about biodiversity policy and management, but it can be difficult for decision makers to readily access and integrate the growing body of movement science. This is, in part, due to a lack of synthesis of information that is sufficiently contextualized for a policy audience. Here, we identify key species movement concepts, including mechanisms, types, and moderators of movement, and review their relevance to (1) national biodiversity policies and strategies, (2) reserve planning and management, (3) threatened species protection and recovery, (4) impact and risk assessments, and (5) the prioritization of restoration actions. Based on the review, and considering recent developments in movement ecology, we provide a new framework that draws links between aspects of movement knowledge that are likely the most relevant to each biodiversity policy category. Our framework also shows that there is substantial opportunity for collaboration between researchers and government decision makers in the use of movement science to promote positive biodiversity outcomes.
History
Publication title
Environmental Management
Volume
56
Issue
4
Pagination
791-801
ISSN
0364-152X
Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies
Publisher
Springer New York LLC
Place of publication
United States
Rights statement
Copyright 2015 Springer Science+Business Media New York
Repository Status
Restricted
Socio-economic Objectives
Other environmental management not elsewhere classified