Protecting a single endangered species and meeting multiple conservation goals an approach with Guaiacum sanctum in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Aim new protected areas should consider safeguarding high conservation value sites based on multiple criteria and not just the presence of a single endangered or charismatic species. However, the extent to which complementary criteria coincide is usually unknown. We use the case of Guaiacum sanctum (Zygopyllaceae), an endangered timber tree species, to explore whether the protection of forests where this species is most abundant would meet other complementary conservation goals, such as capturing regional plant biodiversity, protecting other threatened endemic species or safeguarding ecosystem services.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: López Toledo, Leonel, Ibarra Manríquez, Guillermo Doctor autor/a 20953, Burslem, David F. R. P. autor/a, Martínez Salas, Esteban autor/a, Pineda García, Fernando autor/a, Martínez Ramos, Miguel Doctor autor/a 21149
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Subjects:Guayacán real, Árboles forestales, Conservación de bosques, Artfrosur,
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!