The multifaceted challenge of evaluating protected area effectiveness

Protected areas (PAs) are the most important conservation tool, yet assessing their effectiveness is remarkably challenging. We clarify the links between the many facets of PA effectiveness, from evaluating the means, to analysing the mechanisms, to directly measuring biodiversity outcomes.

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Published inNature communications Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 5147
Main Authors Rodrigues, Ana S. L., Cazalis, Victor
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 13.10.2020
Nature Publishing Group
Nature Portfolio
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Biodiversity
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Life Sciences
multidisciplinary
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
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Summary:Protected areas (PAs) are the most important conservation tool, yet assessing their effectiveness is remarkably challenging. We clarify the links between the many facets of PA effectiveness, from evaluating the means, to analysing the mechanisms, to directly measuring biodiversity outcomes.
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ISSN:2041-1723
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DOI:10.1038/s41467-020-18989-2