Ecological connectivity networks in rapidly expanding cities

dc.contributor.authorNor, Amal Najihah Muhamad
dc.contributor.authorCorstanje, Ronald
dc.contributor.authorHarris, Jim A.
dc.contributor.authorGrafius, Darren R.
dc.contributor.authorSiriwardena, Gavin M.
dc.date.accessioned2017-08-25T17:22:38Z
dc.date.available2017-08-25T17:22:38Z
dc.date.issued2017-06-23
dc.description.abstractUrban expansion increases fragmentation of the landscape. In effect, fragmentation decreases connectivity, causes green space loss and impacts upon the ecology and function of green space. Restoration of the functionality of green space often requires restoring the ecological connectivity of this green space within the city matrix. However, identifying ecological corridors that integrate different structural and functional connectivity of green space remains vague. Assessing connectivity for developing an ecological network by using efficient models is essential to improve these networks under rapid urban expansion. This paper presents a novel methodological approach to assess and model connectivity for the Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus) and Yellow-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) in three cities (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia and Metro Manila, Philippines). The approach identifies potential priority corridors for ecological connectivity networks. The study combined circuit models, connectivity analysis and least-cost models to identify potential corridors by integrating structure and function of green space patches to provide reliable ecological connectivity network models in the cities. Relevant parameters such as landscape resistance and green space structure (vegetation density, patch size and patch distance) were derived from an expert and literature-based approach based on the preference of bird behaviour. The integrated models allowed the assessment of connectivity for both species using different measures of green space structure revealing the potential corridors and least-cost pathways for both bird species at the patch sites. The implementation of improvements to the identified corridors could increase the connectivity of green space. This study provides examples of how combining models can contribute to the improvement of ecological networks in rapidly expanding cities and demonstrates the usefulness of such models for biodiversity conservation and urban planning.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationNor AN, Corstanje R, Harris JA, Grafius DR, Siriwardena GM, Ecological connectivity networks in rapidly expanding cities, Heliyon, Volume 3, Issue 6, 2017, Article e00325en_UK
dc.identifier.issn2405-8440
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2017.e00325
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/12386
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherElsevieren_UK
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dc.subjectEcologyen_UK
dc.titleEcological connectivity networks in rapidly expanding citiesen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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