A trait-based metric to prioritise the conservation of functionally irreplaceable species at risk of extinction
C. Webster, J. Barker, D. Curnick, M. Gollock, J. Hansford, M. Hoffmann, T. E. Martin, T. J. Matthews, N. Pettorelli, J. A. Tobias, S. T. Turvey, P. A. Walkden, J. Wang, J. P. Wayman, J. Rosindell, R. Gumbs
This paper introduces a metric called FIRE to prioritize conservation of functionally irreplaceable species at risk of extinction by integrating trait data and extinction risk.
bioRxiv · Jun 5, 2024 · PreprintEcology