Distinguishing reintroduction from recolonization with genetic testing

• Published in: Biological conservation Vol. 214; pp. 242 - 249
• Main Authors: Stewart, Frances E.C., Volpe, John P., Taylor, John S., Bowman, Jeff, Thomas, Philippe J., Pybus, Margo J., Fisher, Jason T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2017
• Subjects: Conservation genetics; Fisher; Pekania pennanti; Reintroduction biology; Species recovery; Wildlife management; WW; Pekania pennanti; NA; CLM; MB; Fisher; Reintroduction biology; Wildlife management; Conservation genetics; Species recovery; ON

Reintroductions are a common tool for restoring lost biodiversity around the globe and across taxa. The decision to pursue a reintroduction is often based upon the success of past efforts, yet in most cases the assumption that resulting populations are the products of recolonization, is not tested....