Connecting Earth observation to high-throughput biodiversity data

Understandably, given the fast pace of biodiversity loss, there is much interest in using Earth observation technology to track biodiversity, ecosystem functions and ecosystem services. However, because most biodiversity is invisible to Earth observation, indicators based on Earth observation could be misleading and reduce the effectiveness of nature conservation and even unintentionally decrease conservation effort. We describe an approach that combines automated recording devices, high-throughput DNA sequencing and modern ecological modelling to extract much more of the information available in Earth observation data. This approach is achievable now, offering efficient and near-real-time monitoring of management impacts on biodiversity and its functions and services.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Bush, Alex, Sollmann, Rahel, Wilting, Andreas, Bohmann, Kristine, Cole, Beth, Balzter, Heiko, Martius, Christopher, Zlinszky, András, Calvignac-Spencer, Sébastien, Cobbold, Christina A., Dawson, Terence P., Emerson, Brent C., Ferrier, Simon, Gilbert, Thomas P., Herold, Martin, Jones, Laurence, Leendertz, Fabian H., Matthews, Louise, Millington, James D. A., Olson, John R., Ovaskainen, Otso, Raffaelli, Dave, Reeve, Richard, Rödel, Mark-Oliver, Rodgers, Torrey W., Snape, Stewart, Visseren-Hamakers, Ingrid, Vogler, Alfried P., White, Piran C. L., Wooster, Martin J., Yu, Douglas W.
Other Authors:	Natural Environment Research Council (UK)
Format:	artículo biblioteca
Published:	Springer Nature 2017-06-22
Subjects:	Biodiversity, Conservation Biology, Decision making, Ecosystem services, Environmental impact,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/10261/185256 http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000270
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