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  • Evolutionary biology
  • Conservation science
  • Ecology

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  • Conservation strategies frequently assume zero heritability, neglecting the adaptive potential of threatened populations.
  • Current recovery plans for US threatened and endangered species rarely assess within-population adaptability, reflecting a common assumption of slow or inconsequential evolutionary responses.
  • The omission of adaptability in conservation planning may hinder effective species recovery efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the extent to which conservation plans consider population adaptability.
  • To compile evidence on heritability and evolvability in natural populations.
  • To demonstrate how incorporating adaptability can improve conservation outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 10 years of US threatened and endangered species recovery plans.
  • Literature compilation of heritability (h2) and evolvability (IA) estimates.
  • Review of conservation assessments to identify impacts of considering adaptability.

Main Results:

  • Only 4% of evaluated recovery plans assessed within-population adaptability.
  • Median heritability (h2) and evolvability (IA) across studies are 0.3 and 0.4, respectively, indicating significant adaptive potential.
  • Considering adaptability can shift conservation priorities and management recommendations.

Conclusions:

  • Moderate heritability and evolvability suggest that many populations can adapt to changing environments.
  • Conservation plans should integrate population adaptability, using a default expectation of moderate adaptability (h2 = 0.3, IA = 0.4) when specific data are absent.
  • Accounting for adaptability can enhance species rescue and optimize resource allocation in conservation.