Systematic planning of disconnection to enhance conservation success in a modified world.

摘要: Maintaining spatial-temporal connectivity for conservation is necessary to allow the persistence of ecological processes and biodiversity they sustain. However, practice in human-modified environments can also benefit from prescribed disconnection through implementation barriers. Barriers, such as fences or dams, buffer zones be a cost-effective way addressing threats caused by globally connected world, propagation invasive species diseases, creating refuge areas native helping reduce economic losses wildlife species. Despite global attention that has received, no clear framework exists guide allocation barriers management. Here we propose should systematically planned, considering trade-offs multiple (easing vs. interruption ecosystem processes) socio-economic cost-benefits (implementation cost reduced human-wildlife conflicts), rather than using ad-hoc opportunistic criteria accommodating needs individual Such systematic approach ensure both socially acceptable ecologically effective use disconnections tool ideally planned across different realms so co-benefits accounted for. any cautiously considered if uncertainty effectiveness barrier impacts other are high. We suggest need improved approaches monitoring learn previous successes failures. Our recommendations evaluation help enhance value this face increasing worldwide. new tools collaborative frameworks needed stakeholders make better informed decision.