Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

What is Conservation Biology?01:57

What is Conservation Biology?

24.0K
Conservation biology is a scientific field that focuses on the preservation of biodiversity in order to protect ecosystems while meeting the needs of the human population. Humans require properly functioning ecosystems to maintain our supply of natural resources, including food, medicines, and building materials.
24.0K
Conservation of Small Populations02:04

Conservation of Small Populations

16.7K
Small population sizes put a species at extreme risk of extinction due to a lack of variation, and a consequent decrease in adaptability. This weakens the chances of survival under pressures such as climate change, competition from other species, or new diseases. Large populations are more likely to survive pressures such as these, as such populations are more likely to harbor individuals that have genetic variants that are adaptive under new stresses. Small populations are much less...
16.7K
Conserved Binding Sites01:49

Conserved Binding Sites

5.1K
Many proteins’ biological role depends on their interactions with their ligands, small molecules that bind to specific locations on the protein known as ligand-binding sites. Ligand-binding sites are often conserved among homologous proteins as these sites are critical for protein function.
Binding sites are often located in large pockets, and if their location on a protein’s surface is unknown, it can be predicted using various approaches. The energetic method computationally...
5.1K
Fixed Action Patterns01:06

Fixed Action Patterns

17.6K
A fixed action pattern (FAP) is a specific, hard-wired sequence of behaviors that occurs in response to an external stimulus, called a sign stimulus. The behavior is “fixed” because it is essentially unchangeable—proceeding similarly across individuals of a species every time it occurs.
17.6K
Conservation of Protein Domains Over Different Proteins02:26

Conservation of Protein Domains Over Different Proteins

14.1K
Protein domains are small structurally independent units that are part of a single amino acid chain.  Although these domains are often structurally independent, they may rely on synergistic effects to perform their functions as part of a larger protein. Protein domains may be conserved within the same organism, as well as across different organisms.
A limited set of protein domains often duplicate and recombine during evolution. These domains can be organized in different combinations to...
14.1K
Sampling Plans01:23

Sampling Plans

912
Sampling is a crucial step in analytical chemistry, allowing researchers to collect representative data from a large population. Common sampling methods include random, judgmental, systematic, stratified, and cluster sampling.
Random sampling is a method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample. It involves selecting individuals randomly, often using random number generators or lottery-type methods. For example, when analyzing the properties of a...
912

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

An overview of DNA barcoding of biodiversity in South Africa.

PloS one·2026
Same author

National biodiversity and ecosystem assessments for conservation impact: Uptake and lessons learnt from the South African experience.

Ambio·2025
Same author

Changes in Key Biodiversity Area networks following national comprehensive assessments.

Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology·2025
Same author

Synergies and complementarities between ecosystem accounting and the Red List of Ecosystems.

Nature ecology & evolution·2024
Same author

The Sequelae and Moderators of Influence of Dandruff on Mental Health Among Mainland Chinese Adults.

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology·2024
Same author

Cardiac Involvement in Neurosarcoidosis: A Single-Center Investigation

Neurology(R) neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation·2024
Same journal

Insights from three decades of IUCN Red List assessments catalyzing shark, ray, and chimaera conservation.

Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology·2026
Same journal

Extreme site fidelity in long-distance migratory shorebirds in Australia and potential implications for conservation.

Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology·2026
Same journal

Debate, pluralism, and power in epistemological violence: Reply to Simpson et al. (2026).

Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology·2026
Same journal

When everything is violence, nothing is violence: Response to Koot et al. (2020).

Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology·2026
Same journal

Key agroecosystems for the conservation of amphibians and reptiles in Europe.

Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology·2026
Same journal

What climate adaptation can learn from evolutionary adaptation.

Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 27, 2026

Author Spotlight: Demonstrating Systematic Endobronchial Ultrasound to New Endoscopists
05:22

Author Spotlight: Demonstrating Systematic Endobronchial Ultrasound to New Endoscopists

Published on: August 11, 2023

2.8K

Practical actions for applied systematic conservation planning.

Emily A Botts1, Genevieve Pence2, Stephen Holness3

  • 1Independent Consultant, P.O. Box 85, Rosetta, KwaZulu-Natal, 3301, South Africa.

Conservation Biology : the Journal of the Society for Conservation Biology
|March 27, 2019
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

South Africa successfully transitioned systematic conservation planning from theory to practice. Key actions included government leadership, practitioner involvement, and integrating plans into legislation, enabling effective spatial decision-making.

Keywords:
South AfricaSudáfricabiodiversity mainstreamingcommunity of practicedecision makingimplementaciónimplementationintegración de la biodiversidadinterfaz ciencia-políticaomunidad de prácticaplaneación espacialplaneación sistemática de la conservaciónscience-policy interfacespatial planningsystematic conservation planningtoma de decisiones

More Related Videos

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System
08:25

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System

Published on: April 11, 2018

15.9K
Author Spotlight: Learning Systematic Bronchoscopy in a Simulation-Base Setting
04:47

Author Spotlight: Learning Systematic Bronchoscopy in a Simulation-Base Setting

Published on: June 23, 2023

3.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 27, 2026

Author Spotlight: Demonstrating Systematic Endobronchial Ultrasound to New Endoscopists
05:22

Author Spotlight: Demonstrating Systematic Endobronchial Ultrasound to New Endoscopists

Published on: August 11, 2023

2.8K
Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System
08:25

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System

Published on: April 11, 2018

15.9K
Author Spotlight: Learning Systematic Bronchoscopy in a Simulation-Base Setting
04:47

Author Spotlight: Learning Systematic Bronchoscopy in a Simulation-Base Setting

Published on: June 23, 2023

3.5K

Area of Science:

  • Conservation science
  • Environmental planning
  • Spatial decision-making

Background:

  • Systematic conservation planning aims for spatially explicit decision-making but faces challenges in integration with governance.
  • South Africa is a leader in applying conservation plans for spatial planning across government spheres.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the progression of conservation planning in South Africa from theory to implementation.
  • To identify practical actions that facilitated this transition.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of temporal trends in the characteristics of 94 conservation plans from 1990-2017.
  • Assessment of factors enabling the transition from planning to operationalization.

Main Results:

  • Since 2010, conservation planning in South Africa entered an operational phase with government leadership, administrative focus, smaller planning units, and scheduled revisions.
  • Successful transition factors include shifting leadership to practitioners, capacity building, legislative integration, community of practice, and adaptive methods.

Conclusions:

  • South Africa's model offers valuable lessons for other megadiverse, developing countries seeking to operationalize conservation planning.
  • Effective integration of conservation plans into spatial planning and decision-making is achievable through strategic actions and adaptive management.