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Identification and gap analysis of key biodiversity areas : Targets for comprehensive protected area systems

Author
Langhammer P.F., Bakarr M.I., Bennun L.A., Brooks T.M., Clay R.P., et al.
Date
2007
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-080216)
Publisher | Place of publication
IUCN | Gland, Switzerland
ISBN
978-2-8317-0992-5
Pages
116 p.
Document type
Serial/multi-volume work
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Monitoring Biodiversity Research Protected area Management/conservation
Abstract

Important Bird Areas and Important Plant Areas have already been identified in more than 170 countries. The Key Biodiversity Areas approach builds on the work done to date, in order to provide practical guidance to governments in identifying those sites which must be protected to ensure the future of both biodiversity and humanity.

Full text
MON-080216.pdf  
Website
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