Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. Background: Habit Loss, Fragmentation, and Climate Change
-Human-induced Change and Habitat Loss
-Climate Change Overview
-Limitations to Protected Areas
-Reconnecting Our Planet
-Growth of Connectivity Science and Practice
Chapter 2. The Ecological Framework
-Island Biogeography
-Metapopulation Theory: Conceptual History
-Metapopulation Processes
-Dispersal
-The Demography of Extinction
-Genetic Structuring
-A Longer-Term Perspective
-Metacommunity Theory
-Beyond Metacommunities: Landscape and Ecoscape Concepts
Chapter 3. Understanding Fragmentation
-Natural versus Human-Induced Fragmentation
-Speed and Pattern of Change
-Consequences of Human-Induced Fragmentation
-Changes in Species Composition of Patches
-Genetic Considerations Affecting Species Extinction
-Role of the Matrix
-Edges and Edge Effects
Chapter 4. Approaches to Achieving Habitat Connectivity
-What Is a Corridor
-Types of Corridors
-Riparian Areas
-Corridors for Individual Species Conservation
-Corridor Complexities
-Biological Benefits
-Benefits to Humans
Chapter 5. Corridor Design Objectives
-Focal Species Considerations
-Habitat Requirements
-Dispersal Considerations
-Generalist versus Specialist
-Behavioral Factors
-Sensitivity to Human Activity
-Physical Limitations
-Topography and Microclimate for Climate-Wise Connectivity
-Corridor Quality: Continuity, Composition, and Dimension
-Continuous Corridors
-Stepping-Stone Connectivity
-Habitat Quality
-Corridor Dimensions
-Landscape Configuration
-Riparian Corridors
-Hydrologic Habitat Connectivity: Structural, Functional, and Ecological
-Ecological Networks
Chapter 6. Potential Pitfalls or Disadvantages of Linking Landscapes
-Impacts of Edge Effects
-Corridors as Biotic Filters
-Facilitation of Invasions
-Demographic Impacts
-Social Behavior
-Negative Genetic Effects
-Conflicting Ecological Objectives
-Economic Considerations
Chapter 7. Identifying, Prioritizing, and Assessing Habitat Connectivity
-Establish Collaborations
-Addressing Scale
-Identifying Terrestrial Corridors for Conservation and Restoration
-Prioritization
-Climate Resilience Benefits
-Assessing Corridors
-Caveats
Chapter 8. Climate-Wise Connectivity
-Principles of Climate Space
-Designing Climate-Wise Connectivity
-Including Refugia in Climate-Wise Connectivity Design
-Estimating Range Shifts Using Species Distribution Modeling
-Recommendations
Chapter 9. Ecological Connectivity in the Ocean \ Mark H. Carr and Elliott L. Hazen
-Introduction
-What Constitutes Pelagic Connectivity and Corridors?
-Where Are the Major Pelagic Marine Corridors?
-Threats to Pelagic Corridors and Potential Conservation Approaches
-What Constitutes Connectivity and Corridors in the Coastal Ocean?
-Threats to Coastal Species, Ecosystems, and Their Connectivity
-Implications of Coastal Corridors for Species and Biodiversity Conservation: Marine Protected Area Networks
Chapter 10. Protecting and Restoring Corridors
-Opportunities and Challenges
-Law and Policy Mechanisms
-Stewardship of Working Lands
-Private Land Conservation
-Types of Agreements
-Restoring Land
-Lessons from Corridor Projects
Conclusion
References
About the Authors
Index