Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6300915 Biological Conservation 2013 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We overlap the global distribution of protected areas (PAs) and legal mining activities for four metals. ► A smaller number of mines occurred within PAs, but more mines within the proximity of PAs than expected by chance. ► 14% of the global protected coverage holds mines within its bounds and in close proximity. ► Our results indicate metal mines as a potential threat to global PA system.
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Global spatial coincidence between protected areas and metal mining activities
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