Biology

Assessing the effectiveness of a national protected area network for carnivore conservation

J. Terraube, J. V. Doninck, et al.

This study reveals surprising insights into the effectiveness of protected areas for carnivores in Finland. Despite their conservation intentions, the national protected area network often fails to boost carnivore densities. Discover how the interaction of region and time alters the dynamics for different species, with unique trends for wolverines and lynxes. This research was conducted by J. Terraube, J. Van doninck, P. Helle, and M. Cabeza.

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Protected areas (PAs) are crucial for biodiversity conservation, but their effectiveness varies. This study uses matching methods and hurdle-mixed models with a long-term Finnish carnivore dataset to assess PA effectiveness. Results show that the national PA network doesn't consistently support higher carnivore densities than non-protected habitats for three out of four species. PA effects interact with region and time; for example, wolverine densities decreased within PAs, while lynx densities increased in eastern PAs. The study advocates for combining matching methods with other analytical frameworks to better understand conservation impacts on wildlife.

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Nature Communications

Published On

Jun 11, 2020

Authors

J. Terraube, J. Van doninck, P. Helle, M. Cabeza

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