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  • Ecology and Conservation Biology
  • Environmental Science

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  • Biodiversity features are crucial for monitoring conservation effectiveness and assessing biodiversity loss due to human activities.
  • Protected areas (PAs) are fundamental to conservation but have limitations in comprehensively safeguarding biodiversity.
  • Anthropogenic pressures significantly impact ecosystems, necessitating adaptive conservation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how biodiversity features can inform and advance an ecosystem-based conservation approach in Tanzania.
  • To analyze the spatial distribution and protection status of biodiversity features across terrestrial ecosystems.
  • To identify gaps in current conservation frameworks and propose improvements.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review and spatial analysis were conducted across Tanzania's terrestrial ecosystems.
  • Biodiversity features for plants, vertebrates, and invertebrates were compiled, totaling 22,987 across eight ecosystems.
  • The level of protection within PAs was assessed for each ecosystem.

Main Results:

  • The montane forest ecosystem exhibited the highest number of biodiversity features, with less than one-third of its area under protection.
  • Biodiversity features varied significantly across ecosystems in relation to their protection levels.
  • Protected areas covered approximately 41% of the studied area, leaving substantial portions without formal conservation measures.
  • Invertebrates were notably underrepresented in PA design and conservation planning.

Conclusions:

  • An ecosystem-based conservation approach is essential to extend protection beyond current PAs.
  • Addressing taxonomic and spatial gaps is critical for achieving biodiversity targets, particularly for underrepresented groups like invertebrates.
  • Conservation strategies must evolve to incorporate a broader range of biodiversity features and spatial scales to meet global conservation goals.