Journal
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
Volume 32, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01941
Keywords
Crossoptilon mantchuricum; Functional zonings; Nature reserves; Endemic species; TreeNet
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- Monitoring and Assessment Project of Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China [2019HB2096001006]
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The study evaluated the conservation effectiveness of functional zoning for the protection of the Brown Eared-pheasant in Baihuashan National Nature Reserve (BNNR), finding that the current zoning is inadequate. To optimize the conservation effectiveness, a new functional zoning strategy based on the distribution of the species and local economy is recommended for implementation in the reserve.
Zoning is an effective way to achieve regional planning and construction as well as standardized management. Efficient management zone designations would contribute to strengthening endangered species and biodiversity conservation of nature reserves. We evaluated the conservation effectiveness of the Baihuashan National Nature Reserve (BNNR), which was established primarily to conserve the vulnerable Brown Eared-Pheasant (Crossoptilon mantchuricum). We used species distribution models (SDMs) and GAP analysis to assess that the suitability of current functional zoning efforts to the protection of this species. Our results showed that current functional zoning is not adequate for protecting the Brown Eared-pheasant in BNNR. To optimize the conservation effectiveness for this species, we recommend a new functional zoning strategy be employed at BNNR, which is based on the distribution of the Brown Eared-pheasant and on the local economy. Our study thus provides a new strategy for optimizing the conservation effectiveness of functional zoning in nature reserves.
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