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A general framework to quantify and compare ecological impacts under temporal dynamics.

Lara Volery¹, Margarida Vaz Fernandez^1,2, Daniel Wegmann^1,2

¹Department of Biology, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland.

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Summary

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Biodiversity loss is accelerating due to human activities. This study introduces a framework to accurately quantify and compare the ecological impacts of multiple drivers, including their interactions and temporal dynamics.

Keywords:

antagonistic effects biodiversity driver interactions impact quantification synergistic effects

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Environmental Science
Conservation Biology

Background:

Biodiversity is declining globally due to various anthropogenic pressures.
Accurate quantification and comparison of driver impacts are crucial for effective mitigation.
Existing methods often struggle to account for temporal dynamics and driver interactions.

Discussion:

A novel framework is presented for quantifying ecological impacts.
It incorporates fundamental principles of impact assessment and driver interactions.
The framework models biodiversity changes against reference states, considering temporal dynamics.

Key Insights:

Accounting for temporal dynamics reduces bias in impact quantification and comparison.
The framework enables comparison of impacts across different stressors over time.
It provides a method to assess the success of management interventions.

Outlook:

This framework offers a standardized approach to ecological impact assessment in global change science.
It facilitates better understanding and management of biodiversity loss.
Future research can refine models for specific ecosystems and drivers.