The role of habitat disturbance and recovery in metapopulation persistence.

Classical metapopulation theory assumes a static landscape. However, empirical evidence indicates many metapopulations are driven by habitat succession and disturbance. We develop a stochastic metapopulation model, incorporating habitat disturbance and recovery, coupled with patch colonization and e...

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Main Authors: Wilcox, C, Cairns, B, Possingham, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006