Identifying wildlife corridors to restore population connectivity: An integration approach involving multiple data sources

A novel framework integrating multiple data sources identifies critical wildlife corridors for the Asiatic black bear in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, revealing that 22% of the assessed area is highly suitable under current conditions. The study highlights that improving human attitudes toward corridor construction could expand suitability to 29%, while increased threats like hunting and vehicle collisions could reduce it to just 4%. This approach combines ecological data with landscape characteristics and human dimensions using a Bayesian Belief Network, offering a practical tool for conservation decision-making that can be adapted globally.

Tantipisanuh, N., Phakpian, S., Tangtorwongsakul, P., Vinitpornsawan, S., & Ngoprasert, D. (2024). Identifying wildlife corridors to restore population connectivity: An integration approach involving multiple data sources. Global Ecology and Conservation, 53, e03015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03015