Date of Award
1-1-2014
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School/Department
Department of Biological Sciences
Content Description
1 online resource (xi, 113 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Gary Kleppel
Committee Members
Jean Mangun, Sean Mahar
Keywords
birds, modeling, New York, species distribution modeling, Birds, Biogeography, Species diversity, Ecosystem management
Subject Categories
Climate | Natural Resources and Conservation
Abstract
In New York State, scientists have observed many changes in bird communities including population declines, range contractions, mismatch between behavior and resources, and changes in bird phenology as a result of climatic changes. Four objectives were addressed with this research: understanding how different bird species may respond to changing climatic conditions under a future IPCC emission scenario; determining how suitable habitat may change in the future and what bioclimatic variables are important to specific avian guilds; identifying hotspots of suitable habitat that may represent important areas for conservation investment; and investigating how managers can incorporate future climate predictions into management and conservation strategies.
Recommended Citation
Hoff, Samantha, "Old tools, new view : utilizing species distribution models to focus conservation efforts under a changing climate" (2014). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1149.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1149