Title
Protected land: Threat of invasive species Response
Author(s)
Jones, K. R.;Venter, O.;Fuller, R.A.;Allan, J.R.;Maxwell, S.L.;Negret, P J.;Watson, J.E.M.
Published
2018
Publisher
Science
Abstract
To respond to Gavin et al., we emphasize
that when evaluating protected area
performance, it is important at the outset
to have a clear definition of success. Under
the International Union for Conservation
of Nature’s definition, successful protected
areas “conserve the composition,
structure, function and evolutionary
potential of biodiversity” (1). Although
some protected areas are clearly important
for the preservation of cultural values or
ecosystem services, these goals only apply
if they “do not interfere with the conservation
outcome” (1). For a protected area
to successfully conserve the full range of
biodiversity, it must therefore be free from
those human pressures that negatively
affect species and ecosystems.
Keywords
conservation;areas
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