SDMs, A TOOL FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN CITIES Case Study: Ponte Verde de Queluz (Sintra, Portugal)

Authors

  • Alejandra M. Orozco-Meza Faculdade de Arquitetura, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
  • Jorge M. Frazão-Cancela Faculdade de Arquitetura, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5821/siiu.12772

Abstract

This study explores the applicability of species distribution models (SDMs) in land use planning through the Ponte Verde de Queluz project, Sintra (Portugal), which proposes the use of 17 native plant species to promote ecological continuity. Among these species is Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch, the focus of this scientific article. The resulting cartography highlights areas that could be recognized as climate refugia for retention and displacement under two climate change scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5). In conclusion, this study provides a replicable and scalable methodology, useful and easy to understand for the conservation and restoration of biodiversity in cities, with important practical implications for land use planning and urban management in identifying and optimizing urban climate refugia and establishing urban climate corridors.


Keywords: species distribution, Cephalanthera longifolia, climate change, ecological restoration 

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Published

2024-03-06

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SIIU2023_LISBOA