Experimental design and taxonomic scope of fragmentation studies on European mammals: Current status and future priorities

摘要: Habitat loss, habitat fragmentation and degradation are the greatest threats to mammals in Europe rest of world. Despite fact that extensive literature exists, no comprehensive review or synthesis is available date this may slow down scientific progress hamper conservation efforts. 2. The goal study understand if what direction has been made effects loss on spatial distribution European terrestrial mammals. Firstly, we carry out a general which structured around 11 key points. aim point-by-point analysis identify trends, knowledge gaps any significant bias literature, highlight strengths shortfalls different approaches have applied. Secondly, follow species-specific systematic approach: for each species, synthesise results. 3. Our results show how substantial hampered several reasons including: large predominance small-scale field studies short duration, generalised lack control of: (i) confounding variables; (ii) autocorrelation; (iii) false absences. Also, despite relatively high number studies, few were theoretical even fewer meta-analyses. meta-analyses likely be due small amount crucial details included publications, such as model parameters information landscape context (such residual forest cover).