An assessment of the state of conservation planning in Europe [PDF]
Expanding and managing current habitat and species protection measures is at the heart of the European biodiversity strategy. A structured approach to gain insights into such issues is systematic conservation planning, which utilizes techniques from decision theory to identify places and actions that contribute most effectively to policy objectives ...
Martin Jung +8 more
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How threats inform conservation planning—A systematic review protocol [PDF]
Conservation planning addresses the development and expansion of protected areas and requires data on for instance species, habitats, and biodiversity. Data on threats is often minimal, although necessary in conservation planning.
Elina A. Virtanen +2 more
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Evaluation of Toxicity Potential and Spatial Distribution of Ecological Risk of Heavy Metals in Surface Sediments of Anzali International Wetland Using GIS [PDF]
Introduction; Due to the potential toxicity and ecological risk of heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems, measuring and evaluating their concentration in different parts of aquatic environments is very necessary.
Zhaleh Amini +3 more
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Dynamic Resource Allocation in Conservation Planning [PDF]
Consider the problem of protecting endangered species by selecting patches of land to be used for conservation purposes. Typically, the availability of patches changes over time, and recommendations must be made dynamically.
Converse, Sarah J. +4 more
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Decision complacency and conservation planning [PDF]
Article impact statement : Conservation planners must use systematic decision‐making tools and evidence to guide their decisions.
Charlie J. Gardner +3 more
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A Discursive Narrative On Planning For Urban Heritage Conservation In Contemporary World Heritage Cities In Portugal [PDF]
This article analyses the structure of heritage conservation in the national context of Portugal. It assesses the political context in which planning operates, and the place of conservation and heritage planning within the planning system.
Cidre, Elisabete M. P.
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Habitat use and reproductive success of ospreys in central interior California
The osprey (Pandion halieatus) declined globally in the mid-late 20th century due primarily to pesticide contamination that reduced reproduction. The species has recovered through much of its range, and its range in California has increased.
Daniel Airola, James A. Estep,
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Zoning for Conservation Easements [PDF]
Richardson and Bernard talk about zoning for conservation easements. Most conservation easements are perpetual and may have a huge impact on the land use in a community.
Jesse J. Richardson +4 more
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Building Decisions in Urban Conservation Plans – Giresun Example
The decisions about the built environment and the building codes in urban conservation plans have a critical role for a true conservation practice. Besides the necessity of planning decisions that are formed according to a holistic conservation policy ...
Ceyhan Yücel
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Global priorities for conservation across multiple dimensions of mammalian diversity [PDF]
Conservation priorities that are based on species distribution, endemism, and vulnerability may underrepresent biologically unique species as well as their functional roles and evolutionary histories.
Brum, F. T. +8 more
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