Environmental variables
Key elements in the assessment of landscape permeability — a review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14622674 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nicu Alexandru Gîlea (0009-0007-7373-9665, University of Bucharest, corresponding author), Ileana Pătru-Stupariu (0000-0002-0026-5274, Transdisciplinary Research Centre Landscape–Territory–Information Systems (CeLTIS), Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB)) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 1239-1254 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Landscape Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0142-6397 • E-ISSN: 1469-9710 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01426397.2025.2502552 |
| OpenAlex | W4410361968 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 52 |
In the face of increasing anthropogenic pressure, landscape permeability plays a vital role in biodiversity conservation, with environmental variables being fundamental to its accurate assessment. This article reviews the environmental variables identified in studies on landscape permeability, focusing on their impact on wildlife movement and ecological processes. By examining literature from 2000 to 2024, we identified 89 relevant variables across 143 studies, primarily conducted in Europe and North America. Although many studies relied on a single environmental variable, thereby limiting the accuracy of the assessments, we advocate the use of multiple variables to ensure more robust results. The findings underscore the need for a comprehensive evaluation of landscape permeability, emphasising the importance of understanding the interconnections between variables and adopting standardised methodologies. This review lays the groundwork for future research, supporting the development of effective environmental management strategies that enhance ecosystem conservation through a better understanding of landscape permeability
Biology · Environmental impact assessment · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Key (lock) · Political science · Ecology · Environmental Science · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Law · Soil and Land Suitability Analysis · Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
Land Mosaics
Landscape modification and habitat fragmentation
Effects of Habitat Fragmentation on Biodiversity
Habitat fragmentation and its lasting impact on Earth’s ecosystems
Connectivity Is a Vital Element of Landscape Structure
Combining land cover, animal behavior, and master plan regulations to assess landscape permeability for birds
Mapping human pressures on biodiversity across the planet uncovers anthropogenic threat complexes
Water, movement and landscape ordering
Linkages in the landscape
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |