Brown bear (Ursus arctos) ecological niche and habitat suitability modeling in the southern taiga subzone using the method of GNESFA

Ogurtsov, Sergey S.; Reserve, Central Forest State Nature Biosphere

doi:10.24189/ncr.2020.034

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“…Large carnivores, including brown bears, have high priority in conservation across the European continent [47]; the species was declared to have a community interest that needs high protection (it was included in Annex IV of the Habitats Directive), so that the bear population conservation required a declaration of SAC within the Natura 2000 network (Annex II of the Habitats Directive) [48]. Therefore, conservation efforts were considered when bear hunting was banned for some states [49], better-quality habitats were modelled [50], and reintroduction actions of brown bears in specific ecosystems were accomplished [51].…”

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Noninvasive Genetics Knowledge from the Brown Bear Populations to Assist Biodiversity Conservation

2022

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Genetic monitoring has proven helpful in estimating species presence and abundance, and detecting trends in genetic diversity, to be incorporated in providing data and recommendations to management authorities for action and policy development. We reviewed 148 genetics research papers conducted on the bear species worldwide retrieved from Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar. This review aims to reveal sampling methodology and data collection instructions, and to unveil innovative noninvasively genetic monitoring techniques that may be integrated into the genetic monitoring of a large bear population. In North American studies, hair samples were collected more often than faeces, whereas in Europe, both faeces and hair samples surveys are recommended, usually focusing on faeces. The use of the Isohelix sample collection method, previously tested locally and, if suitable, applied at the national level, could generate numerous advantages by reducing shortcomings. Additionally, dogs trained for faeces sampling could be used in parallel with hunting managers, foresters, and volunteers for sample collection organised during autumn and winter. It was stated that this is the best period in terms of cost-efficiency and high quality of the gathered samples. We conclude that large-scale noninvasive genetic monitoring of a large bear population represents a challenge; nevertheless, it provides valuable insights for biodiversity monitoring and actions to respond to climate change.

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