Sheep are an conic species in the western United States, however, their population size is drastically lower than it once was historically. These sheep inhabit montane patches surrounded by urban and agricultural landscapes. Accordingly, bighorn sheep can be considered a metapopulation. Wildlife managers would like to increase the patch occupancy of bighorn sheep. Which of the following would be the most effective conservation/restoration strategy? None of these statements is an effective conservation strategy. Increase patch size and quality, and decrease the distance between patches. Increase patch size and the distance between patches, and decrease patch quality. Increase the distance between patches and patchy quality, and decrease patch size. Decrease patch size, distance between patches, and patch quality,

Sheep are an conic species in the western United States, however, their population size is drastically lower than it once was historically. These sheep inhabit montane patches surrounded by urban and agricultural landscapes. Accordingly, bighorn sheep can be considered a metapopulation. Wildlife managers would like to increase the patch occupancy of bighorn sheep. Which of the following would be the most effective conservation/restoration strategy? None of these statements is an effective conservation strategy. Increase patch size and quality, and decrease the distance between patches. Increase patch size and the distance between patches, and decrease patch quality. Increase the distance between patches and patchy quality, and decrease patch size. Decrease patch size, distance between patches, and patch quality,

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter55: Biodiversity And Conservation Biology

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