A5026760579- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Soil Geostatistics and Mapping
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Satellite Image Processing and Photogrammetry
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Urban Planning and Landscape Design
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Applications and Techniques
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
University of Southampton
2000-2002
Sapienza University of Rome
1999
The conservation of large carnivores is a formidable challenge for biodiversity conservation. Using data set on the past and current status brown bears ( Ursus arctos ), Eurasian lynx Lynx gray wolves Canis lupus wolverines Gulo gulo ) in European countries, we show that roughly one-third mainland Europe hosts at least one carnivore species, with stable or increasing abundance most cases 21st-century records. reasons this overall success include protective legislation, supportive public...
Anthropogenic hybridisation is widely perceived as a threat to the conservation of biodiversity. Nevertheless, date, relevant policy and management interventions are unresolved highly convoluted. While this due inherent complexity issue, we hereby hypothesise that lack agreement concerning goals approaches, within scientific community, may explain social awareness on phenomenon, absence effective pressure decision-makers. By focusing wolf x dog in Europe, (a) assess state art issues (b)...
Estimating demographic parameters for wide-ranging and elusive species living at low density is challenging, especially the scale of an entire country. To produce wolf distribution abundance estimates whole south-central portion Italian population, we developed integrated spatial model, based on data collected during a 7-month sampling campaign in 2020-2021. Data collection comprised extensive survey presence signs, intensive 13 areas, aimed collecting non-invasive genetic samples (NGS). The...
Abstract The Near Threatened maned wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus is a South American endemic canid occurring mainly in grassland-dominated regions. We compiled and mapped recent historical data to compare the species’ present distributions propose hypotheses for range shifts. There has been expansion eastern Brazil associated with deforestation of Atlantic Forest conversion habitat grasslands cattle range. northern, north-eastern sectors have not yet experienced significant modifications,...
Abstract Biodiversity conservation are increasingly focused on involving stakeholder engagement, making power a key concept in understanding its success and failure. Power is often conceptualized as unidimensional coercive, but multidimensional view better reflects structural power, well productive enabling potential. This paper investigates how different dimensions of participatory processes affect biodiversity objectives. Six case studies from Europe Asia‐Pacific were analysed using an...
The recovery of wolves ( Canis lupus ) across Europe is a notable conservation success in region with extensive human alteration landscapes and high population densities. We provide comprehensive update on wolf populations Europe, estimated at over 21,500 individuals by 2022, representing 58% increase the past decade. Despite challenges densities significant land use for agriculture, industry, urbanization, have demonstrated remarkable adaptability increasing trends most European countries....
Social conflicts over large carnivores are becoming more frequent following the general recovery of in human shaped landscapes Europe. To manage a detailed knowledge is necessary on social, economic, cultural but also interpersonal dimensions conflicts. This can be achieved through participatory engagement all stakeholders within procedure tailored to local contexts. We looked at conditions for implementing above approach areas intense carnivores-human conflict across Europe (bear and...
Sharing space with large carnivores on a human-dominated continent like Europe results in multiple conflictful interactions human interests, of which depredation livestock is the most widespread. We conducted an analysis impact by all four European sheep farming 10 countries, during period 2010–2015. ran hierarchical Simultaneous Autoregressive model, to assess influence several ecological factors reported levels. About 35,000 (SD = 4110) kills were compensated ten countries as caused...
Social conflicts around large carnivores are increasing in Europe, often associated to the species expansion into human-modified and agricultural landscapes. Large can be seen as an added value by some but a source of difficulties others, depending on different values, attitudes, livelihoods, everyday activities. Therefore, effective involvement interest groups is important identify shape tailored solutions that potentially implemented, complementing top-down approaches might, their own,...
Movements and interactions of Chilean culpeo foxes (Pseudalopex culpaeus) were studied in a semi-arid region characterized by periodic droughts. Annual home ranges adult averaged 3.7 km2 (SE = 1.1), females larger than those males. Human-dominated habitats included 85% estimated ranges. Home range overlap 27%. Analyses spatial indicated that two pairs males shared the same Temporal suggested lack synchrony individual movement patterns, but most active during night. Populations prey fox...
It has been hypothesized that regenerating tropical forests are large atmospheric carbon sinks. Accurate estimates of the location, extent and biomass needed in order to quantify their contribution global budgets. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data independent near-constant cloud cover have proved useful for locating mapping forests. To estimate we need determine nature strength relationship between radar backscatter different types forest. further investigate this, two extreme forms forest...
Abstract An extensive study of vegetation changes as a consequence fire and grazing pressure their effect on small mammal populations inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, was carried out during May–June 1997. Comparison maps from 1979 1998 suggested that in 46% Reserve area converted shrubland to grassland, possibly result pressure. We tested hypothesis areas with high impact population mammals negatively affected. A low density rodents recorded all habitats except human activity,...
The importance of conserving wild populations large carnivores in balance with local human interests has been recognised throughout the world. However, diverse activities are potential conflict conservation carnivore species. We discuss role that hunters have management three species, brown bear Ursus arctos, Eurasian lynx Lynx and wolf Canis lupus Carpathian Mountains central Europe. considered four different countries (i.e. Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine Romania), comparing status regulations...
Management of damage caused by wolf to domestic livestock is a crucial measure that must be part an integrated management strategy. Despite the existence responsible authorities for tackling such aspects, resources are often insufficient addressing complex issues. LIFE Nature projects represent valid tool implementation measures conservation as species included in Annexes Habitat Directive priority species. In last ten years, over 30 targeting were financed EU. Measures adopted largely...
SUMMARY Sharing space with large carnivores on a human-dominated continent like Europe results in multiple conflictful interactions human interests, of which depredation livestock is the most widespread. Wildlife management agencies maintain compensation programs for damage caused by carnivores, but long-term effectiveness such often contested. Therefore, understanding mechanisms driving carnivore impact activities necessary to identify key actions reduce it. We conducted an analysis all...
Wolves in Europe are expanding their range and significantly impacting farming livelihoods landscapes. Damage prevention measures such as livestock guarding dogs night-time enclosures have proven successful mitigating losses. However, they often implemented top-down without a proper understanding of the dynamics meant to alter, making them unappealing difficult implement for farmers. Semi-extensive, small scale systems particularly vulnerable diverse, requiring specific care catered support...