Usefulness of the Umbrella Species Concept as a Conservation Tool

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Umbrella species are defined as those for which conservation efforts are expected to provide protection for other co-occurring species in a given habitat. Analysis suggests that conservation efforts using the umbrella species concept may not extend protection to other species due to ecological factors not relevant to umbrella species. Findings are contrasted to the focal species approach.

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Conservation Status as a Biodiversity Trend Indicator: Recommendations from a Decade of Listing Species at Risk in British Columbia

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The authors recommend discontinuing the use of conservation status-based indicators as a means of tracking biodiversity, and support the adoption of strategic indicators based on other criteria such as long-term monitoring data.

Measurement, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Biological diversity conservation, Biodiversity conservation

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Protected Areas and Prospects for Endangered Species Conservation in Canada

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Findings show that while reserves are useful in protecting endangered species, conservation efforts should be integrated with urban and agricultural land-use policies in order to optimize their effectiveness.

Canada, Strategy & planning, Government domestic functions, Management dynamics, Management, Planning, Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, Company business management, Land use, Company business planning, Land use planning

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