Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6300945 Biological Conservation 2013 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The use of environmental classifications is a common practise in conservation planning. ► The value of these surrogates is constrained by their capacity to fit biodiversity patterns. ► Priority areas do not represent biodiversity better than random when using weak classifications. ► Rare species are never represented better than random even by strong classifications.
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When the suit does not fit biodiversity: Loose surrogates compromise the achievement of conservation goals
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