Simulating the value of collaboration in multi-actor conservation planning

► Conservation often occurs in areas where multiple agents are undertaking conservation actions. ► Our simulation study has 2 agents purchasing land sequentially to conserve multiple species. ► Costs and benefits of collaboration are explored when agents have divergent or overlapping objectives. ► Our model demonstrates the value of collaboration can vary significantly in different situations. ► Collaborating has associated costs, which need to be weighed against benefits from collaboration.