[Forest-list] 2014-07-06 NRMI: This Issue: GIS and Ecological Connectivity and Some Other Good Things.

[H. Gyde Lund]

*2014-07-06**NRMI: NATURAL RESOURCE MONITORING ITEMS OF INTEREST*


*GIS AND ECOLOGICAL CONNECTIVITY *-- This past May there was some 
discussion of GIS and Ecological Connectivity on one of the lists. Here 
are some sites that may be of interest.

*Assessing connectivity between open spaces using GIS* 
<http://www.ee.co.za/wp-content/uploads/legacy/PositionIT-%20pages%2024-26.pdf>. 
3 p.

Cavies, Gemma et al. 2012. *Modelling functional connectivity pathways 
for bats in urban landscapes* 
<http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/%7Egisteac/proceedingsonline/GISRUK2012/Papers/presentation-34.pdf>. 
6 p.

Chen, Siqing S. 2010. *Quantifying Landscape Connectivity: A GIS-based 
Approach* 
<http://waset.org/publications/2122/quantifying-landscape-connectivity-a-gis-based-approach>. 
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 4: 27-34.

*Developing a tool to analyze the potential ecological connectivity in 
the Alps -- The Joint Ecological Connectivity Analysis and Mapping 
Initiative (JECAMI) and the ECONNECT GeoPortal* 
<http://www.econnectproject.eu/cms/sites/default/files/3_%20HallerJECAMI_and_Data_v3.pdf>. 
24 slides.

Dixon, Adam P. 2012. *Modeling ecological connectivity in a protected 
area network in southeast Tanzania* 
<http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/Theses/DixonAdamP/thesis_ad120701v14_Final.pdf>. 
Thesis. 116 p.

*Ecological Connectivity in EPA Region 4* 
<http://cfpub.epa.gov/eroe/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail.viewInd&lv=list.listbyalpha&r=219656&subtop=210>**

Etherington, T. R. 2011. *Python based GIS tools for landscape genetics: 
visualising genetic relatedness and measuring landscape connectivity* 
<http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.2041-210X.2010.00048.x/full>. 
Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 2: 52--55.

Favilli, Fipippo et al. 2012? *Ecological Connectivity in the 
Carpathians GIS model to detect the permeability of the Carpathians for 
particular "Umbrella Species".* 
<http://www.bioregio-carpathians.eu/tl_files/bioregio/donwnloads_resources/Press%20and%20communication/WP2_2.1_WP5_5.1_Abstract%20IENE%20workshop_CZ%20Rep_Oct_PP05.pdf>Abstract. 


*GIS tools for connectivity, corridor, or habitat modeling* 
<http://corridordesign.org/designing_corridors/resources/gis_tools>, 
CorridorDesign

Gurrutxaga, Mikel et al. 2010. *GIS-based approach for incorporating the 
connectivity of ecological networks into regional planning.* 
<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1617138110000075>Journal 
for Nature Conservation 18(4): 318--326. Abstract.

Lauro, Giuliana 2013. *Simulation Models and GIS Technology in 
Environmental Planning and Landscape Management* 
<http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperDownload.aspx?paperID=33285>*.*Journal of 
Geographic Information System 5: 292-302

Lin, Jeff P. 2008. *A Metric and GIS Tool for Measuring Connectivity 
Among Habitat Patches Using Least-Cost Distances* 
<http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/elpubs/pdf/eba02.pdf>, ERDC 
TN-EMRRP-EBA-02. 15 p.

Lucianai, Giacomo 2012. *The Carpathian Convention and ecological 
connectivity in the Carpathians* 
<http://www.carpathianconvention.org/tl_files/carpathiancon/Downloads/00%20NEWS/1206%20Rio+20/20120617_Rio%20Earth%20Summit_CCEcologicalConnectivity.pdf>. 
31 slides.

Marull, Joan; Mallarach, Josep M. 2005. *A GIS methodology for assessing 
ecological connectivity: Application to the Barcelona Metropolitan 
Area.* 
<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204604000799>Landscape 
Urban Plan 71(2--4):243--262. Abstract.

McRae, Brad H. et al. 2012. *Where to Restore Ecological Connectivity? 
Detecting Barriers and Quantifying Restoration Benefits* 
<http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0052604>. 
PLOS One.

Mochizuki ,Kan-ichiro et al. 2000. *Evaluation of vegetation patch 
connectivity using remote sensing and GIS.* 
<http://www.isprs.org/proceedings/xxxiii/congress/part7/146_XXXIII-part7s.pdf>International 
Archives of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Vol. XXXIII, Supplement 
B7. Amsterdam. 6 p.

Nikolakaki, Pantoula. 2004. *A GIS site-selection process for habitat 
creation: estimating connectivity of habitat patches.* 
<http://www.gisknowledge.net/topic/analytical_modelling/nikolakaki_landscapeurbanplanning_04.pdf>**Landscape 
and Urban Planning 68: 77--94.

Park, So Hyun. 2011. *Ecological Connectivity Assessment and Urban 
Dimensions: A Case of Phoenix Metropolitan Landscape* 
<http://repository.asu.edu/attachments/56748/content/Park_asu_0010E_10727.pdf>. 
Dissertation. 220 p.

Raffensperger, John F. 2010. *Outline of a Market for Ecological 
Connectivity.* 
<https://secure.orsnz.org.nz/conf45/program/Papers/ORSNZ2010_Raffensperger.pdf>Proceedings 
of the 45th Annual Conference of the ORSNZ, November. 9 p.

Steiniger, Stefan; Hay, Geoffrey J. 2009.*Free and open source 
geographic information tools for landscape ecology 
<http://www.norsys.com/GIS/Steiniger09.pdf>*. . Ecological Informatics 
4: 183--195.

Theobald, David M. 2002 *Modeling functional landscape connectivity* 
<http://proceedings.esri.com/library/userconf/proc02/pap1109/p1109.htm>**

Xie, Hualin, et al. 2014. *Identifying Regional Key Eco-Space to 
Maintain Ecological Security Using GIS.* 
<http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/3/2550/pdf>Int. J. Environ. Res. 
Public Health 11, 2550-2568; doi:10.3390/ijerph110302550

Yu, Deyong et al. 2012.*Ecological restoration planning based on 
connectivity in an urban area.* 
<http://www.espre.cn/teacher/pro-shi/papers/articals/1-s2.0-s0925857412001607-main.pdf>Ecological 
Engineering 46: 24-33.

*SOME PUBLICATIONS/URLS OF INTEREST*

Ahammad, R., et al. 2014. *Governance of forest conservation and 
co-benefits for Bangladesh under changing climate 
<http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11676-014-0430-9#page-1>*. J. 
Forest. Res. 25(1):29-36. Page 1

Armstrong, D.P., et al. 2013. *Using radio-tracking data to predict 
post-release establishment in reintroductions to habitat fragments 
<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320713003455>*. 
Biol. Conserv. 168:152-160. Abstract.

Bellakhal, M., et al.. 2014. *Artificial wetlands as a solution to the 
decline in the frog population: estimation of their suitability through 
the study of population dynamics of Sahara Frogs in hill lakes 
<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925857413005296>*. 
Ecol. Eng. 63:114-121. Abstract.

Belote, R.T; Aplet, G.H. 2014. *Land protection and timber harvesting 
along productivity and diversity gradients in the Northern Rocky 
Mountains. <http://www.esajournals.org/doi/full/10.1890/ES13-00266.1>* 
Ecosphere 5(2):17.

Benchimol, M.; Peres, C.A. 2014. *Predicting primate local extinctions 
within "real-world" forest fragments: a pan-neotropical analysis. 
<http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajp.22233/abstract>* Am. J. 
Primatol. 76(3):289-302. Abstract.

Boor, G.K.H. 2014. *A framework for developing objective and measurable 
recovery criteria for threatened and endangered species 
<http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cobi.12155/pdf>*. Conserv. 
Biol. 28(1):33-43.

Borenstein, Seth. 2014. *Study: Species disappearing far faster than 
before 
<http://www.theolympian.com/2014/05/29/3155256/study-species-disappearing-far.html>*. 
The Olympian. From Denise Boggs, Appeal List.

Buijs, A.E.; Elands, B.H.M. 2013. *Does expertise matter? An in-depth 
understanding of people's structure of thoughts on nature and its 
management implications 
<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320713002942>*. 
Biol. Conserv. 168:184-191 Abstract,

Campbell, Faith Thompson; Schlarbaum, Scott E. 2014. *Fading forests 
III: American forests, what choice will we make? 
<http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/habitats/forests/fading-forests-3-report-on-invasive-species.xml> 
*University of Tennessee and The Nature Conservancy. From Barbara 
Conkling, USFS.

Caplat, P., et al. 2014. *Cross-scale management strategies for optimal 
control of trees invading from source plantations. 
<http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10530-013-0608-7#page-1>* 
Biol. Invasions 16(3):677-690. Page 1.

Carter, N.H., et al. 2014. *Spatial assessment of attitudes toward 
tigers in Nepal. 
<http://csis.msu.edu/sites/csis.msu.edu/files/Carter_et_al_2013_Spatial_assessment_of_attitudes_toward_tigers_in_Nepal.pdf>* 
Ambio 43(2):125-137.

Chen, S., et al. 2013. *Developing a spatially-explicit, sustainable and 
risk-based insurance scheme to mitigate human-wildlife conflict 
<https://www.zotero.org/groups/ael/items/itemKey/XWFJ2RI2>*. Biol. 
Conserv. 168:31-39. Abstract.

Chidumayo, E.N. 2014. *Estimating tree biomass and changes in root 
biomass following clear-cutting of Brachystegia-Julbernardia (miombo) 
woodland in central Zambia 
<http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=9155179>*. 
Environ. Conserv. 41(1):54-63. Summary.

Connelly, J. 2014. *Federal agency responses to greater sage-grouse and 
the ESA: getting nowhere fast 
<http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.3955/046.088.0113?journalCode=nwsc>*. 
Northwest Sci. 88(1):61-64. Listing

Cros, A., et al.. 2014. *Spatial data quality control for the Coral 
Triangle Atlas 
<http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08920753.2014.877760?journalCode=ucmg20#preview>*. 
Coast. Manage. 42(2):128-142. Abstract.

Culmsee, H., et al. 2014. *Predicting the distribution of forest habitat 
types using indicator species to facilitate systematic conservation 
planning 
<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X13003816>*. 
Ecol. Indic. 37:131-144. Abstract.

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