Title
Disease-smart climate adaptation for wildlife management and conservation
Author(s)
Thurman, Lindsey L;Alger, Katrina;LeDee, Olivia;Thompson, Laura M;Hofmeister, Erik;Hudson, J Michael;Martin, Alynn M;Melvin, Tracy A;Olson, Sarah H;Pruvot, Mathieu;Rohr, Jason R;Szymanksi, Jennifer A;Aleuy, Oscar A;Zuckerberg, Benjamin
Published
Early View
Publisher
Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment
Published Version DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2716
Abstract
Climate change is a well-documented driver and threat multiplier of infectious disease in wildlife populations. However, wildlife disease management and climate-change adaptation have largely operated in isolation. To improve conservation outcomes, we consider the role of climate adaptation in initiating or exacerbating the transmission and spread of wildlife disease and the deleterious effects thereof, as illustrated through several case studies. We offer insights into best practices for disease-smart adaptation, including a checklist of key factors for assessing disease risks early in the climate adaptation process. By assessing risk, incorporating uncertainty, planning for change, and monitoring outcomes, natural resource managers and conservation practitioners can better prepare for and respond to wildlife disease threats in a changing climate.

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