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  • Ecology
  • Climate Science
  • Conservation Biology

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  • Climate change is driving global shifts in species distributions.
  • Extreme weather and climate events (EWCEs) are increasing in frequency.
  • The impact of EWCEs on species redistribution is less understood than long-term climatic trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the contribution of EWCEs to species range shifts.
  • To understand the mechanisms by which EWCEs influence species redistribution.
  • To highlight the importance of fine-scale data for conservation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current research on EWCEs and species redistribution.
  • Conceptual framework outlining the impacts of EWCEs on dispersal, establishment, and survival.
  • Discussion of data availability and statistical tools for analyzing EWCE impacts.

Main Results:

  • EWCEs can trigger rapid and unpredictable fluctuations in species' range boundaries.
  • The persistence of range shifts depends on spatiotemporal context and EWCE exposure.
  • Mechanisms include impacts on dispersal, establishment, and survival.

Conclusions:

  • EWCEs are a significant, understudied driver of species redistribution.
  • Fine-scale analysis of EWCE impacts is critical for conservation planning.
  • Proactive conservation strategies are needed to manage species in the face of increasing EWCEs.