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How Ecological Characteristics of Seasonal Migratory Species Influence Conservation Threats and Policy Needs


Abstract Compared to nonmigratory species, seasonal migratory species face different anthropogenic threats and respond differently to such threats. Protecting seasonal migratory species poses unique policy challenges because the integrity of the migratory process through space and time is critical for their survival. Considering ecological, economic, and institutional characteristics of migratory species throughout their annual or life cycle habitat is essential for effective conservation policy development. This article identifies and describes key ecological characteristics and conservation needs of migratory species. We then discuss the implications of those characteristics for threats and conservation tools. The concepts described form the basis for the discussion of economic policy analysis in two companion symposium articles.
Authors Heidi J. Albers ORCID , Katherine Lee ORCID , Alejandra Martínez‐Salinas ORCID , Arthur D. Middleton ORCID , Melanie A. Murphy University of WyomingORCID , Stephen C. Newbold ORCID , Temple Stoellinger University of Wyoming
Journal Info University of Chicago Press | Review of Environmental Economics and Policy , vol: 17 , iss: 1 , pages: 91 - 110
Publication Date 1/1/2023
ISSN 1750-6816
TypeKeyword Image article
Open Access closed Closed Access
DOI https://doi.org/10.1086/723886
KeywordsKeyword Image Habitat Selection (Score: 0.485904)