Habitat destruction is the most important factor determining species extinction; hence, the management of wildlife populations necessitates the management of habitats. Habitat suitability modeling is one of the best tools used for habitat management. There are several methods for habitat suitability modeling, with each of having  some different advantages and disadvantages. In this study, we us...

brown bear (ursus arctos) is one of the most important carnivores in iran. however, information on its habitat associations is scared. based on ecological niche factor analysis (enfa) method, a summer habitat suitability model was developed for this species in the southern part of alborz protected area. our results showed that, brown bears prefer higher altitudes and northern aspects in their p...

Field Station Fabrikschleichach, Glashuettenstrasse 5, 96181 Rauhenebrach, Germany UFZ – Centre for Environmental Research Leipzig-Halle, Dept. of Conservation Biology, Permoserstr. 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany IBE, Landscape Ecology Group, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, PO Box 2503, 26111 Oldenburg, Germany UFZ – Centre for Environmental Research Leipzig-Halle, Dept. of Community Ec...

abstract:dam construction providebenefits to local communities including hydropower generation and flood protection, but also harmsfish species by altering physical habitat andproviding pollution during the construction process. evaluating river reaches habitat suitability level mayknow how the habitat and which extentaffected by dams. this study used a systems analysis approach to preliminaril...

wild goat (capra aegagrus) is one of the most prominent mountain mammals dispersed in many habitats in iran. however, few studies on the relationship between this species and its habitat have been conducted. this species is recognized as one of the main food source for highly endangered species such as cheetah and leopard. in this study which lasted from fall 2009 through summer 2011, seasonal ...