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Observed and predicted effects of climate change on species abundance in protected areas

Author: Johnston, A., Ausden, M., Dodd, A.M., Bradbury, R.B., Chamberlain, D.E., Jiguet, F., Thomas, C.D., Cook, A.S.C.P., Newson, S.E., Ockendon, N., Rehfisch, M.M., Roos, S., Thaxter, C.B., Brown, A., Crick, H.Q.P., Douse, A., McCall, R.A., Pontier, H., Stroud, D.A., Cadiou, B., Crowe, O., Deceuninck, B., Hornman, M. & Pearce-Higgins, J.W.

Published: 2013

Protected area networks, where several sites are legally protected because of their importance for particular species or habitats, are one of the main conservation tools for reducing biodiversity loss. However, it is unclear how effective these networks might be as the species and habitats for which they are designated respond to climate change. New research led by the BTO and published in the prestigious journal Nature Climate Change, provides the most compelling evidence yet that while British bird populations are being affected by climate change, and will continue to be, the network of sites established to protect them under European law is resilient to these changes and will remain so.

01.01.13

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