Fremier, A. K., Kiparsky, M., Gmur, S., Aycrigg, J., Craig, R. K., Svancara, L. K. 2015. A Riparian Conservation Network for Ecological Resilience. Biological Conservation. Elsevier, Ltd. Volume 191. Pages 29-37

Analysis, Conservation, Management, Restoration, Riparian buffer, Trees, Vegetation, Watershed, Riparian, Protection, Biodiversity, Wildlife, Biology, Connectivity

This study evaluates the ability of riparian connectivity networks (RCNs) to increase the resilience of protected areas. The results of the analysis indicate that connecting protected areas could lead to higher rates of conservation than managing unprotected terrestrial lands.