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Scientific Papers

AFC conducts original and hyper-local science and research to drive our conservation work. Staff, advisors, and partners share this research at conferences, presentations, and in peer-reviewed papers.

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

Take a look at how our original research is shaping the field of urban conservation! The following papers were published using AFC’s data and/or were authored by AFC staff, advisors, or interns.

  • Gentrification drives patterns of alpha and beta diversity in cities
  • Just-in-Time Training Improves Accuracy of Citizen Scientist Wildlife Identifications from Camera Trap Photos
  • Landscape-scale differences among cities alter common species’ responses to urbanization
  • Patterns in tree squirrel co-occurrence vary with responses to local land cover in US cities
  • Terrestrial mammal diversity at Hansen Dam (Los Angeles, California, USA): flood control area acts as habitat in a human-dominated landscape
  • Urban wildlife corridors: Building bridges for wildlife and people
  • Urbanization, climate and species traits shape mammal communities from local to continental scales
  • Wealth and urbanization shape medium and large terrestrial mammal communities
  • When the wild things are: Defining mammalian diel activity and plasticity

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    • Cottonwood Canyon
    • Millard Canyon
    • Rosemont
    • Rubio Canyon
    • Sunshine
    • Sycamore Canyon
    • Chaney Trail Corridor
    • Other Conservation Areas
  • Programs
    • Buying and Connecting Land
    • Habitat Restoration
    • Urban Wildlife Research
    • Conservation Through Education
    • Monarch Recovery Project
    • Backyard Biodiversity
  • Learn
    • Urban Conservation
    • Living with Wildlife
    • Native Wildlife
      • Plants
      • Animals
      • Birds
      • Bees
      • Butterflies
    • Wildfires
      • Fire Fuel Reduction
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    • Guides
      • Native Plant Guide (PDF)
      • Native Bird Guide (PDF)
      • How to Camera Trap
    • Educational Videos
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  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer with AFC
    • Join a Friends Group
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