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Quantitative tools and simultaneous actions needed for species conservation under climate change-reply to Shoo et al. (2013).
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Climatic Change . Mar2015, Vol. 129 Issue 1/2, p1-7. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- We identify four issues in the decision framework for species conservation management under climate change proposed by Shoo et al. () Clim Chan 119:239-246 and suggest ways to address them. First, binary-decision flow charts require Yes/No answers, which are not appropriate in most conservation decisions. A quantitative framework is preferable and action-guidance should be obtained even when the realistic answer to some questions remains 'we simply do not know'. Second, the proposed flow chart imposes an a priori order of precedence and does not explicitly allow simultaneous actions. A workable framework should enable optimal allocation between multiple kinds of conservation efforts and permit complementary actions. Third, the probability of success, co-benefit to non-target species, and cost are unlikely to have a simple, consistent relationship across taxa. These variables need to be assessed case-by-case for each conservation measure and species. Finally, the decision framework disregards the legal, social, and ethical aspects pertaining to decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01650009
- Volume :
- 129
- Issue :
- 1/2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Climatic Change
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101148748
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-014-1311-0