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  • Antarctica's ice-free areas are critical for biodiversity and scientific research.
  • Human activities, including research stations and tourism, cause significant and increasing impacts.
  • Current management is often reactive, failing to address cumulative impacts effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a systematic conservation planning approach tailored for Antarctic research stations.
  • To provide a framework for managers to improve conservation of natural values near activity sites.
  • To balance scientific access with international environmental protection obligations.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of Australia's Casey Station.
  • Assessment of natural values within proximity (<10m) of long-term infrastructure.
  • Development of a systematic conservation planning approach for Antarctic stations.

Main Results:

  • Significant natural values persist near research stations, but physical disturbance causes ongoing pressure.
  • Proactive planning can enhance the protection of Antarctica's unique environment.
  • The proposed approach can facilitate conservation tools like management plans and natural capital accounting.

Conclusions:

  • Minimizing and containing station footprints proactively demonstrates commitment to environmental protection.
  • Systematic conservation planning offers a mechanism to balance research needs with conservation.
  • Improved management of high-impact areas is key to reducing human footprint in Antarctica.