J. McGowan

Targeted, collaborative biodiversity conservation in the global ocean can benefit fisheries economies

The paper shows that collaborative marine protected areas can reduce economic losses and benefit fisheries globally.

An objective-based prioritization approach to improve trophic complexity through ecological restoration

This paper develops a framework to optimize plant species mixes for ecological restoration by prioritizing species based on functional attributes that support trophic relationships and ecosystem services.

Delivering on Biden's 2030 conservation commitment

The paper evaluates different strategies for achieving the 30x30 conservation target in the U.S., highlighting trade-offs in costs, ecosystem representation, and climate mitigation potential across objectives.

Areas of global importance for terrestrial biodiversity, carbon, and water

The paper identifies global terrestrial areas prioritized for conservation to maximize synergies between biodiversity, carbon retention, and water provisioning.

Taking a landscape approach to conservation goals: designing multi-objective landscapes

This paper introduces a new conceptual framework for designing landscapes that balance conservation and land management objectives across different spatial scales.

Operationalizing ecological connectivity in spatial conservation planning with Marxan Connect

Marxan Connect integrates ecological connectivity into conservation planning by treating connectivity metrics as conservation features, improving metapopulation resilience and biodiversity protection.