Optimization technique identifies cost-effective biodiversity corridors
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 16:51
in Biology & Nature
A new optimization technique could help conservation biologists choose the most cost-effective ways of connecting isolated populations of rare, threatened and endangered species living in protected areas. As the human population grows and expands its footprint, maintaining the connectivity of animal habitats is a challenge. Habitat corridors are critical for keep wildlife species connected across the landscape.