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Place prioritization for biodiversity content.

Sahotra Sarkar1, Anshu Aggarwal, Justin Garson

  • 1Biodiversity and Biocultural Restoration Laboratory, Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, Waggener 316, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1180, USA. sarkar@mail.utexas.edu

Journal of Biosciences
|August 15, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study details a biodiversity conservation planning method using rarity and complementarity principles. The ResNet software

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Area of Science:

  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Spatial Planning
  • Conservation Biology

Background:

  • Systematic biodiversity conservation planning requires prioritizing areas based on their biodiversity content.
  • Effective conservation strategies depend on robust methods for identifying important sites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the place prioritization procedure within the ResNet software package.
  • To demonstrate the application of this procedure using real-world biodiversity data.
  • To discuss data requirements for reliable conservation planning.

Main Methods:

  • The place prioritization procedure is based on the principles of rarity and complementarity.
  • The method was applied to two distinct datasets: termite genera distributions in Namibia and bird species distributions in the Falkland Islands.

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  • The procedure's attributes and comparison with other methods were discussed.

    • Main Results:

    • The ResNet procedure effectively prioritizes areas for conservation based on rarity and complementarity.
    • Demonstrated successful application across different taxa and geographic regions.
    • Highlighted essential data attributes for effective biodiversity prioritization.

    Conclusions:

    • The described procedure offers a valuable tool for systematic biodiversity conservation planning.
    • Rarity and complementarity are key principles for effective site prioritization.
    • Data quality and suitability are crucial for reliable conservation outcomes.