Harnessing diverse datasets to understand the past, present and future of species rangesproject dates: 1 1 2025 through 12 31 2026AWARD purpose:this project aims to quantify climate-induced range…

This $258,400 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Geological Survey under the National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CFDA 15.820) program aims to quantify climate-induced range shifts in native and non-native species to inform effective management. The key activities include:

1. Identifying high-priority areas for range shift research and management by combining biogeographical patterns with spatial connectivity analysis.

2. Utilizing advanced methodologies to integrate diverse datasets and distinguish true range shifts from natural variability.

3. Collaborating with local land managers to validate range shift predictions and identify data gaps for improved monitoring.

4. Implementing the "Resist, Accept, Direct" framework in stakeholder workshops to assess management decisions under various range shift scenarios.

The project will deliver maps of range shift hotspots, priority species lists, and disseminate the findings through publications, workshops, and online platforms to benefit local/state land managers, researchers, and the broader scientific community. The University of Florida is the prime awardee, with the project running from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.

Activities

Identify high-priority areas: combine biogeographical patterns with spatial connectivity to pinpoint key areas for range shift research and management. -distinguish range shifts: utilize advanced methodologies to integrate diverse datasets, differentiating true range shifts from natural variability. -validate predictions: collaborate with local land managers to validate range shift predictions and identify data gaps for improved monitoring. Collaborations with local land managers and other stakeholders are integral to the project s success. -stakeholder engagement: implement the resist, accept, direct framework in workshops to assess management decisions under various range shift scenarios. Deliverables and expected outcomes:-maps of range shift hotspots: prioritization maps for surveying and documenting range shifts.-priority species lists: annotated lists of species with high likelihoods of range shifts.-dissemination of findings: publications, workshops, and online platforms to ensure findings reach and benefit diverse stakeholders.intended beneficiary(IES):local and state land managers, researchers, and the broader scientific community will benefit from the tools and insights developed through this project. The integration of scientific research with stakeholder engagement will support effective biodiversity conservation in response to climate change.

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