Why controlling for habitat amount is critical for resolving the fragmentation debate

Conservation Biology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lenore Fahrig, Carmen Galán‐Acedo, Brandon P. M. Edwards, Andrew Habrich, Amanda E. Martin, Cécile H. Albert, Victor Arroyo‐Rodríguez, Allison D. Binley, Jonathan R. Cole, Jessica Lockhart, Scott E. Nielsen, Federico Riva
+2 more Marina P. R. Schmoeller, Teja Tscharntke
DOI: 10.1111/cobi.70245
Cited by: 9
References: 23

Abstract

Studies that do not control for effects of habitat amount cannot resolve the fragmentation debate and may harm conservation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies Rangeland and Wildlife Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Conservation Biology
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
40
Issue
3
Pages
e70245–e70245
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN