Corridors for LIFE; ecological network analysis Regione Emilia-Romagna - the plains of Provincia di Modena & Bologna

T. van der Sluis, B. Pedroli, H. Kuipers

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    Abstract

    This report gives the result of an analysis of the ecological network, designed for the agricultural plains of the Provinces of Modena and and Bologna. Three ecosystem types were selected: woodland, wetland, and grassland. Species were selected which can be considered representative of these ecosystems. The LARCH model was used to assess whether these ecosystems still function as an ecological network. We found that the region has a serious fragmentation problem. After implementation of the ecological network the situation would improve much. Larger areas for nature rehabilitation would further improve the functioning of the ecological network.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationWageningen
    PublisherAlterra
    Number of pages79
    Publication statusPublished - 2001

    Publication series

    NameAlterra-rapport
    No.365

    Keywords

    • ecology
    • dispersal
    • landscape ecology
    • models
    • populations
    • physical planning
    • italy
    • networks
    • habitat fragmentation

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