More, bigger, better and joined. What is the relative contribution of area and connectivity to the efficacy of protected area networks? We explore this question in our new paper, currently in review and available as a preprint.
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Using simulation modelling to evaluate the relative efficacy of core area and corridor-based conservation designs for biodiversity conservation
CONTEXT: The efficient and effective design of protected areas is a fundamental challenge in landscape ecology, focusing on how spatial patterns of habitat influence conservation outcomes. This has sp...