1. Areas of hope: ensuring the conservation of future values of nature.
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Redford, Kent H. and Dudley, Nigel
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COASTAL wetlands , *CLIMATE change models , *ECOSYSTEMS , *RESTORATION ecology , *BIODIVERSITY conservation - Abstract
The article discusses the need for a new approach to conservation that takes into account future changes in biodiversity. While current conservation efforts focus on preserving existing patterns of biodiversity, there is a lack of consideration for how these patterns may change in the future due to factors such as climate change. The authors propose the creation of a "future conservation area" designation that would supplement existing protected area classifications. These areas would be identified based on their potential to become important conservation areas in the medium-term future. The article emphasizes the importance of actively identifying and conserving future conservation areas to address biodiversity losses and adapt to changing environmental conditions. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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