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Ashley T. Simkins

University of CambridgeORCID 0000-0002-0190-3960Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1 Approach:mixed model· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1

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ZoologyPLoS BiologyPeer-reviewedMar 18, 2025

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What works to improve species conservation state? An analysis of species whose state has improved and the actions responsible

Ashley T. Simkins, William J. Sutherland, Lynn V. Dicks…·Silviu O. Petrovan

Across 67,217 IUCN-assessed animal species, deteriorations in Red List category outnumber improvements sixfold; reintroductions and invasive species control are most consistently linked to recovery.

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multiple speciesstatistical model

EcologybioRxivPreprintFeb 11, 2025

Predicting the responses of the world's bird species to increases in agricultural production

Michela Busana, Ben Phalan, Andrew P. Balmford…·Paul F. Donald

The paper predicts bird species' responses to agricultural expansion using trait and taxonomic data, finding that 74-78% of terrestrial birds decline in cropland areas and that future agricultural scenarios have varying impacts on bird populations.

DOI 10.1101/2025.02.11.637664

statistical modelecology & biodiversity