Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9446268 | Biological Conservation | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Our results suggest that for the majority of the species extinction in a patch can be prevented by dispersal from neighbouring patches. Further isolation of the patches should therefore be prevented and connectivity between the patches needs to be assured. As almost none of the species is affected by a declining patch area, for most even small patches are important for their survival. Hence, conservation efforts should focus not only on large heathlands.
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Authors
Katrien Piessens, Olivier Honnay, Martin Hermy,