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Two-dimensional gap analysis: a tool for efficient conservation planning and biodiversity policy implementation.

Per Angelstam1, Grzegorz Mikusiński, Britt-Inger Rönnbäck

  • 1Orebro University, Department of Natural Sciences Centre for Landscape Ecology, Sweden. per.angelstam@nvb.slu.se

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|March 31, 2004
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Integrating natural and social sciences through two-dimensional gap analysis aids biodiversity conservation. This approach links ecological needs with societal factors for effective habitat protection and sustainable development.

Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Environmental Policy

Background:

  • Biodiversity maintenance in managed landscapes requires integrated habitat protection, management, and restoration.
  • Effective conservation strategies necessitate linking ecological requirements with societal and institutional factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and illustrate the utility of "Two-dimensional gap analysis" for implementing biodiversity policies.
  • To demonstrate how integrating natural and social sciences can overcome obstacles in biodiversity conservation.

Main Methods:

  • Horizontal gap analysis: Regional gap analysis for focal forest types and habitat modeling for "green infrastructure" functional connectivity.
  • Vertical gap analysis: Social science methods to identify institutional obstacles in policy implementation.

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  • Case study: Forest biodiversity conservation in regional landscapes.

    • Main Results:

    • Two-dimensional gap analysis effectively integrates ecological and institutional dimensions of conservation.
    • Identified key forest types and assessed functional connectivity of green infrastructure.
    • Highlighted institutional barriers hindering biodiversity policy implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • The interdisciplinary "Two-dimensional gap analysis" is a powerful tool for biodiversity policy implementation and sustainable regional development.
    • This approach is applicable to diverse environments, including terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems with complex socio-ecological interactions.
    • Integrating ecological and social sciences is crucial for addressing challenges in habitat connectivity and competing land-use interests.