This document recounts the authors’ experience in participatory conservation processes that seek terrestrial biodiversity connectivity. It synthesizes at least a decade of research and practice. Its documentation of this experience hopefully can contribute to the conservation and restoration of ecological connectivity in other parts of Latin America and the world.
Aborda el tema de la conectividad del paisaje y su papel en la conservación de la naturaleza. Ofrece una idea comprensiva de la importancia de las medidas que mejoran la conectividad del paisaje, y de cómo estos enlaces pueden beneficiar el estatus de la conservación de especies de vida silvestre. Incluye ejemplos y estudios de caso.
En el taller se presentó una diversa gama de proyectos e iniciativas que involucran a la mayoría de países de la región. Así, se intercambiaron experiencias y lecciones aprendidas sobre la aplicación del enfoque ecosistémico (EE) en el diseño y gestión de corredores biológicos y de conservación en América del Sur.
Until well into recent times, a high level of connectivity existed among ecosystems. Through the ever-increasing extent and intensity of human exploitation of natural resources, however, the pattern of human activities as islands in a sea of nature has become reversed in most of the worlds regions. Habitat fragmentation is now one of the most important causes of the decline in biodiversity.
The loss and fragmentation of natural habitats is one of the major issues in wildlife management and conservation. Habitat "corridors" are sometimes proposed as an important element within a conservation strategy. Examples are given of corridors both as pathways and as habitats in their own right.
The loss and fragmentation of natural habitats is one of the major issues in wildlife management and conservation. Habitat "corridors" are sometimes proposed as an important element within a conservation strategy. Examples are given of corridors both as pathways and as habitats in their own right.
