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This research aims to assess how hedgerow restoration affects landscape connectivity and metapopulation capacity in southern Ontario.

April 19, 2026Open Access

Simulating the impacts of hedgerow restoration on metapopulation capacity in southern Ontario

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Simulation evaluates how hedgerow restoration enhances connectivity in fragmented landscapes, suggesting critical interventions for biodiversity.

This research aims to assess how hedgerow restoration affects landscape connectivity and metapopulation capacity in southern Ontario.
Simulated hedgerow restoration scenarios across southern Ontario counties.
Quantified connectivity for multiple focal species using metapopulation capacity metrics.
Analyzed the influence of habitat composition and configuration on connectivity.
Hedgerows generally improved connectivity across landscapes.
Effect magnitude varied by species and landscape context.
Restoration alone often insufficient for predicting metapopulation persistence.
Greater area and evenness of habitat linked to higher metapopulation capacity.
Identified priority areas for hedgerow implementation based on connectivity contributions.

Samantha Nesbitt Gorle (2026) studied this question.

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Simulation evaluates how hedgerow restoration enhances connectivity in fragmented landscapes, suggesting critical interventions for biodiversity.