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A GIS-based policy support tool to determine national responsibilities and priorities for biodiversity conservation.

Authors :
Lin, Yu-Pin
Schmeller, Dirk S.
Ding, Tzung-Su
Wang, Yung Chieh
Lien, Wan-Yu
Henle, Klaus
Klenke, Reinhard A.
Source :
PLoS ONE; 12/3/2020, Vol. 15 Issue 12, p1-23, 23p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Efficient biodiversity conservation requires that limited resources be allocated in accordance with national responsibilities and priorities. Without appropriate computational tools, the process of determining these national responsibilities and conservation priorities is time intensive when considering many species across geographic scales. Here, we have developed a computational tool as a module for the ArcGIS geographic information system. The ArcGIS National Responsibility Assessment Tool (NRA-Tool) can be used to create hierarchical lists of national responsibilities and priorities for global species conservation. Our tool will allow conservationists to prioritize conservation efforts and to focus limited resources on relevant species and regions. We showcase our tool with data on 258 bird species and various biophysical regions, including Environmental Zones in 58 Asian countries and regions. Our tool provides a decision support system for conservation policy with attractive and easily interpretable visual outputs illustrating national responsibilities and priorities for species conservation. The graphical output allows for smooth integration into assessment reports, such as the European Article 17 report, the Living Planet Index report, or similar regional and global reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19326203
Volume :
15
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS ONE
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147369945
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243135