Community Models for Wildlife Impact Assessment: A Review of Concepts and Approaches

摘要

The document provides a review of the concepts and approaches associated with the use of community models in wildlife impact assessments. Quantitative attributes of wildlife communities that may serve as model outputs are identified. Key vegetational, spatial, and functional input measures are described. Brief descriptions are provided for a variety of existing wildlife community models. Information is included on the application of wildlife community models on impact assessments. A final summary reviews noteworthy findings and includes recommendations for incorporating the findings into current impact assessment efforts.