Distribution and connectivity of protected areas in the Americas facilitates transboundary conservation

摘要: Large-scale anthropogenic changes to landscapes will cause species move and shift their ranges against a backdrop of international political boundaries. Transboundary conservation efforts are therefore key preserving intact connected landscapes, particularly if such can be implemented within the framework protected area networks that provide for resiliency persistence in face threats as climate change. We studied distribution, connectivity, integrity areas regions near borders Americas. found there is greater proportion land vs. far from borders, with this effect extending approximately 125 km border. This trend was most pronounced when considering multiuse categories analysis. also connectivity border than more internally countries, relatively low rates habitat loss border-situated internal areas. Our results indicate larger considered transboundary context conserve mitigate effects long-term stressors like change successful planning includes neighboring countries. Despite relative lack attention Americas, our suggest substantial opportunities linking via focus on coordination across management.