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  • Ecology and Conservation Biology
  • Population Dynamics
  • Biodiversity Science

Background:

  • Global biodiversity is declining, with concerns about species populations, conservation status, and habitat quality.
  • Understanding the drivers of these declines is crucial for effective conservation strategies.
  • Biodiversity trends vary significantly among species, necessitating detailed analysis of population and distribution changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify changing drivers of population and geographic range changes in species.
  • To determine biological and geographical correlates of species experiencing population increases or decreases.
  • To inform conservation planning by understanding the dynamics of threat processes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of two large datasets: local population sizes of vertebrates since 1970 and distributions of Galliform birds over two centuries.
  • Dissection of changing drivers affecting population and geographic range.
  • Identification of biological and geographical correlates associated with population trends.

Main Results:

  • Weak evidence for ecological and biological traits predicting local declines in range or abundance.
  • Stronger evidence linking local anthropogenic threats and environmental change to population declines.
  • Significant variation exists among species, with some declining rapidly while others remain stable or increase.

Conclusions:

  • Local anthropogenic threats and environmental change are primary drivers of biodiversity loss.
  • Conservation planning requires a better understanding of how threat processes impact different species.
  • Future conservation efforts must address specific local threats and environmental changes to mitigate biodiversity declines.