The multifaceted challenge of evaluating protected area effectiveness
Ana S. L. Rodrigues, Victor Cazalis
Abstract
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.
Topics & Concepts
Biodiversity conservationBiodiversityComputer scienceEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental planningData scienceBiologyGeographyEcologyEnvironmental scienceConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesEconomic and Environmental Valuation