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Change the IUCN Protected Area Categories to Reflect Biodiversity Outcomes.

Authors :
Boitani, Luigi
Cowling, Richard M
Dublin, Holly T
Mace, Georgina M
Parrish, Jeff
Possingham, Hugh P
Pressey, Robert L
Rondini, Carlo
Wilson, Kerrie A
Source :
PLoS Biology; Mar2008, Vol. 6 Issue 3, pe66, 3p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Current classifications of IUCN protected areas are based on management objectives. Fully revising the category system to reflect each category's contributions to biodiversity would greatly enhance their value as effective tools for conserving biodiversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15449173
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31429390
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0060066