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  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Conservation Genetics

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  • Understanding species' spatiotemporal responses to past global change is crucial for adaptive management and accurate predictions.
  • Genetic data within species populations act as molecular records of past dynamics, offering insights into their historical responses to environmental shifts.
  • Existing quantitative frameworks can incorporate genetic information, but integration into ecological models remains underdeveloped.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of integrating genetic data into species distribution models for improved climate change impact predictions.
  • To advocate for the use of molecular 'log books' (genetic information) to forecast biotic responses to climate change.
  • To bridge the gap between genetic data, ecological modeling, and practical conservation efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current quantitative frameworks for incorporating genetic data into ecological models.
  • Discussion of the potential for genetic data to refine predictions of species range dynamics.
  • Emphasis on multidisciplinary approaches combining genetics, ecology, and modeling.

Main Results:

  • Genetic data holds significant, yet underutilized, potential for improving forecasts of species' responses to climate change.
  • Integrating genetic information into species range dynamics models can lead to more robust and validated predictions.
  • Multidisciplinary methods enhance the connection between ecological theory and applied conservation strategies.

Conclusions:

  • A tighter integration of genetic data into species range dynamics models is essential for accurate predictions of demographic and evolutionary responses to environmental change.
  • Utilizing genetic information alongside ecological models will strengthen conservation science and inform the design of effective biodiversity protection measures.
  • The application of these integrated methods will advance adaptive management and improve the conservation of biodiversity in the face of global environmental shifts.