Explore ecology by tracing relationships
In a recent study published in the journal Ecography, Joseph Drake, a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, argues for a shift in ecological management strategies. Drake's research emphasises the significance of considering the movement and distribution of plant and animal populations for their continued persistence in the face of climate change.
The study advocates for a combination of structural, functional, and demographic aspects in modeling ecological connectivity. By adopting a demographically weighted approach, the accuracy of ecological models is significantly improved, providing a more realistic reflection of observed reality.
Joseph Drake's email address is [email protected], and the DOI for the study is 10.1111/ecog.05552.
The demographically weighted approach is beneficial in understanding current populations of plants and animals, as well as their future existence. As plants and animals adapt to climate change, understanding how their dispersal affects their existence will become increasingly important.
The study suggests that for effective ecological management, it's necessary to consider the location of individuals, not just the landscape. Ignoring demography can markedly reduce the performance of ecological models, which has real-world implications for species' chances of survival.
While there are no search results explicitly naming authors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst who argued in recent research that a demographically dynamic analysis of liability is important for Best-Possible-Ecological-Management, Bethany Bradley and Allison Roy are notable researchers at UMass Amherst involved in climate and ecological research. However, a direct connection to that specific argument or concept is not provided in the results.
Daegan Miller, whose email address is [email protected], may also be associated with the study, but further information is not available at this time.
The study in Ecography underscores the importance of adopting a demographically weighted approach in ecological management to ensure the continued persistence of plant and animal populations in the face of climate change.
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