Ecological Network, New Approach to Biodiversity Conservation and Habitats on Landscape

Subject Areas : Biodiversity

Jalil  Imani Harsini ¹ (Assistant professor, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran , Iran)
Aida  Ashjaee ² (, Faculty of natural resources and environment, Islamic azad university, Science and research branch , Tehran,Iran)

Received: 2020-09-09 Accepted : 2021-05-16 Published : 2022-09-23

Keywords: Conservation, Continuity, landscape, New approach ecological network, Habitat fragmentation,

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Isolation of populations and reduction of genetic diversity due to habitat isolation is a significant issue in the protection of biodiversity and habitats. Ecological networks include natural and semi-natural elements that are created to maintain and restore ecological functions, conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources. The purpose of this descriptive - review article introduce ecological networks as a new approach in order to protection biodiversity and habitats in the Landscape scale.Analysis methodology: The present study is a review-descriptive and applied method, and has been done by using library documents and electronic databases and a comprehensive review of numerous English articles.Findings: The role of the new approach of ecological networks in different sources is, maintaining the integrity and ecological stability of habitats, preserving ecological processes, identifying areas with conservation priorities, strengthening the system of protected areas, preserving biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources and habitat management And they are considered a useful tool in the management of protected areas and its complement.Discussion and Conclusions: Due to the efficiency and application of ecological networks, the use of this approach by public and private organizations in order to improve the process of conservation and management of habitats and biodiversity is recommended. Reviewing numerous foreign articles and sources in the field of ecological networks and their relationship with conservation shows their role as a complementary tool in conservation. The use of this approach will help to improve the integrated management of habitats.

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