E&E Seminar: “Using biogeographic tools to optimize conservation resources” by Anderson Feijó (Field Museum)
October 29, 2024
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
SELE 4289
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Download iCal FilePlease join us on Oct. 29th, 2024 at 12:30 in SELE 4289 for an E&E Seminar featuring "Using biogeographic tools to optimize conservation resources" byDr. Anderson Feijó (Field Museum).
Host: Angie Salles
Abstract: One of the major challenges in implementing conservation actions is the limited resources. As a consequence, researchers need to find ways to optimize available resources and prioritize areas where to focus their efforts. Prioritization strategies can be used at various stages, from the initial design of the project to defining the most suitable areas for creating protected areas. Prioritization methods can benefit research with a variety of approaches, including rapid inventories aimed at discovering new species, ecological studies aimed at comparing fragmentation effects, and projects seeking to increase the connection between populations. In the field of conservation, prioritization methods can be applied to estimate costs and define better routes in the creation of ecological corridors, taking into account both biodiversity preservation and socioeconomic constraints. To assist in these decisions, there are currently several spatial biogeography tools that can be used before or simultaneously in the development of research projects and conservation actions. These tools can be applied broadly, at no associated cost, and benefit projects with different themes in biology, in addition to making conservation actions more effective and optimizing the use of financial resources. In this seminar, I will present case studies of how spatial biogeography can be used to optimize the few resources available for conservation actions.
Date posted
Nov 21, 2023
Date updated
Sep 23, 2024