Bridging the research-implementation gap in avian conservation with translational ecology

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dc.contributor.authorSaunders, Sarah P.en
dc.contributor.authorWu, Joanna X.en
dc.contributor.authorGow, Elizabeth A.en
dc.contributor.authorAdams, Evanen
dc.contributor.authorBateman, Brooke L.en
dc.contributor.authorBayard, Trinaen
dc.contributor.authorBeilke, Stephanieen
dc.contributor.authorDayer, Ashley A.en
dc.contributor.authorFournier, Auriel M., Ven
dc.contributor.authorFox, Karaen
dc.contributor.authorHeglund, Patriciaen
dc.contributor.authorLerman, Susannah B.en
dc.contributor.authorMichel, Nicole L.en
dc.contributor.authorPaxton, Eben H.en
dc.contributor.authorSekercioglu, Cagan H.en
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Melanie A.en
dc.contributor.authorThogmartin, Wayneen
dc.contributor.authorWoodrey, Mark S.en
dc.contributor.authorvan Riper, Charles, IIIen
dc.date.accessioned2022-04-28T17:34:22Zen
dc.date.available2022-04-28T17:34:22Zen
dc.date.issued2021-08-01en
dc.description.abstractThe recognized gap between research and implementation in avian conservation can be overcome with translational ecology, an intentional approach in which science producers and users from multiple disciplines work collaboratively to co-develop and deliver ecological research that addresses management and conservation issues. Avian conservation naturally lends itself to translational ecology because birds are well studied, typically widespread, often exhibit migratory behaviors transcending geopolitical boundaries, and necessitate coordinated conservation efforts to accommodate resource and habitat needs across the full annual cycle. In this perspective, we highlight several case studies from bird conservation practitioners and the ornithological and conservation social sciences exemplifying the 6 core translational ecology principles introduced in previous studies: collaboration, engagement, commitment, communication, process, and decision-framing. We demonstrate that following translational approaches can lead to improved conservation decision-making and delivery of outcomes via co-development of research and products that are accessible to broader audiences and applicable to specific management decisions (e.g., policy briefs and decision-support tools). We also identify key challenges faced during scientific producer-user engagement, potential tactics for overcoming these challenges, and lessons learned for overcoming the research-implementation gap. Finally, we recommend strategies for building a stronger translational ecology culture to further improve the integration of these principles into avian conservation decisions. By embracing translational ecology, avian conservationists and ornithologists can be well positioned to ensure that future management decisions are scientifically informed and that scientific research is sufficiently relevant to managers. Ultimately, such teamwork can help close the research-implementation gap in the conservation sciences during a time when environmental issues are threatening avian communities and their habitats at exceptional rates and at broadening spatial scales worldwide.en
dc.description.adminPublic domain – authored by a U.S. government employeeen
dc.description.notesC.H.S. is grateful to KuzeyDoga's staff and volunteers, the people of Kars, and Turkey Nature Conservation and National Parks General Directorate for their support and also to the Christensen Fund, Conservation Leadership Programme, UNDP-GEF SGP, and the Whitley Fund for funding. The Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program avian monitoring project was made possible by funding from the Puget Sound Partnership and the Stillaguamish Tribe. A.A.D. acknowledges the Intermountain West Joint Venture and collaborating landowners and conservation professionals. A.M.V.F., E.A., and M.S.W. acknowledge the GoMAMN Steering Committee and Community of Practice. E.A.G. acknowledges the Liber Ero Foundation, The Cats and Birds National Advisory Committee, the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia, and Environment and Climate Change Canada for funding, support, and staff time. M.S.W. was supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hatch Project funds, the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, and NOAA Awards NA16NOS4200088 and 8200025414. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant 324423 supported A.M.V.F. and M.S.W. The Conservation Ranching program and Bird-friendliness Index development were made possible by funding from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture's Conservation Innovation Grants program and participation by dozens of ranchers.en
dc.description.sponsorshipTurkey Nature Conservation; Christensen Fund; Conservation Leadership Programme; UNDP-GEF SGP; Whitley Fund; Puget Sound Partnership; Stillaguamish Tribe; Liber Ero Foundation; Cats and Birds National Advisory Committee; Stewardship Centre for British Columbia; Environment and Climate Change Canada; National Institute of Food and AgricultureUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA)National Institute of Food and Agriculture; U.S. Department of AgricultureUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA); Hatch Project funds; Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station; NOAANational Oceanic Atmospheric Admin (NOAA) - USA [NA16NOS4200088, 8200025414]; National Fish and Wildlife Foundation [324423]; Margaret A. Cargill Foundation; U.S. Department of Agriculture's Conservation Innovation Grants program; National Parks General Directorateen
dc.description.versionPublished versionen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1093/ornithapp/duab018en
dc.identifier.eissn2732-4621en
dc.identifier.issn0010-5422en
dc.identifier.issue3en
dc.identifier.otherduab018en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/109759en
dc.identifier.volume123en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherOxford Univ Pressen
dc.rightsPublic Domain (U.S.)en
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/en
dc.subjectco-productionen
dc.subjectknowing-doing gapen
dc.subjectornithologyen
dc.subjectscience produceren
dc.subjectscience useren
dc.titleBridging the research-implementation gap in avian conservation with translational ecologyen
dc.title.serialOrnithological Applicationsen
dc.typeArticle - Refereeden
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten

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