An experimental test of lignocellulosic fabrics for potential use in artificial habitat construction in deserts.

Climate change has profound effects on drylands, where vegetation like shrubs provide microclimatic refugia for animals. However, prolonged drought and higher temperatures are reducing the resilience of vegetation. Artificial habitat constructions, such as shelters, may function similarly to shrubs...

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Main Authors: Nargol Ghazian, Suzanne E. MacDonald, Christopher J. Lortie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Global Ecology and Conservation
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424000106