Applying Circuit Theory for Corridor Expansion and Management at Regional Scales – Tiling, Pinch Points, and Omnidirectional Connectivity (2014)
This study tests the functionality of modifying the Circuitscape model to allow the creation of omnidirectional connectivity maps illustrating flow paths and variations in the ease of travel across a large study area.
Resilient Sites for Terrestrial Conservation in the Southeast Region (2014)
This report identifies key areas for conservation in the Southeast region in the face of climate change, based on land characteristics that increase diversity and resilience.
A Map of Terrestrial Habitats of the Northeastern United States – Methods and Approach (2013)
This report provides a common, consistent map of terrestrial habitats for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region to guide wildlife management and conservation across jurisdictional borders, and aid in the implementation of State Wildlife Action Plans.
Four Centuries of Change in Northeastern United States Forests (2013)
This article explores the similarity between today’s forests to those prior to European colonization in northeastern United States.
Regional Conservation Partnerships in New England (2013)
This study documents regional conservation partnerships (RCPs) growth and characteristics and analyzes which attributes most contribute to their ability to conserve land.
State of Nature – A Call for Conservation Action in the Northeast Region (2013)
This summary report highlights six key findings in the 2011 Conservation Status report.
Measures Framework for Staying Connected in the Northern Appalachians (2013)
This document presents a system for measuring the status of landscape connectivity in eight landscape linkage areas across the Northern Appalachian – Acadian ecoregion. These linkages were identified by the Staying Connected Initiative (SCI) as part of its mission to protect and maintain landscape connectivity across the Northern Appalachians for the benefit of wide-ranging, forest-dwelling […]
Has urbanization changed ecological streamflow characteristics in Maine (USA)? (2012)
This paper examines the potential effects of urbanization on streamflow in Maine, USA, from 1950 to 2000.
Resilient Sites for Terrestrial Conservation in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Region (2012)
This report identifies key areas for conservation in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region based on land characteristics that increase diversity and resilience.
Modeling Landscape Permeability – A description of two methods to model Landscape Permeability (2012)
As part of The Nature Conservancy’s Terrestrial Resilience project, this report describes two separate analytical models to assess different aspects of the local and regional nature of landscape permeability.