Effectiveness of terrestrial protected areas in reducing habitat loss and population declines
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Published source details
Geldmann J., Barnes M., Coad L., Craigie I.D., Hockings M. & Burgess N.D. (2013) Effectiveness of terrestrial protected areas in reducing habitat loss and population declines. Biological Conservation, 161, 230-238.
Published source details Geldmann J., Barnes M., Coad L., Craigie I.D., Hockings M. & Burgess N.D. (2013) Effectiveness of terrestrial protected areas in reducing habitat loss and population declines. Biological Conservation, 161, 230-238.
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This study is summarised as evidence for the following.
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Legally protect habitat for mammals
A systematic review in 2013 of the effectiveness of protected areas across the globe, but especially in Latin America (Geldmann et al. 2013) found that 24 of 31 studies reported an increase in mammal populations in protected areas relative to unprotected areas. Seven of 31 studies reported a decline or no change in mammal populations in protected areas relative to unprotected areas. Twelve studies used a before-and-after methodology and 19 studies were site comparisons.
(Summarised by: Phil Martin)
