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Gap analysis: a tool for complementary genetic conservation assessment

Gap analysis is a well-established conservation technique that identifies areas in which selected elements of biodiversity are represented and through comparison with existing in situ protected area networks identifies habitats or ecosystems that need additional protection. We aim to demonstrate tha...

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Main Authors: Maxted, Nigel, Dulloo, Mohammad Ehsan, Ford-Lloyd, B.V., Iriondo, Jose Maria, Jarvis, Andy
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2008
Subjects:
biodiversity
resource conservation
plant genetic resources
protected areas
geographical distribution
biodiversidad
conservación de los recursos
recursos genéticos vegetales
zonas protegidas
distribución geográfica
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/42873
Summary:Gap analysis is a well-established conservation technique that identifies areas in which selected elements of biodiversity are represented and through comparison with existing in situ protected area networks identifies habitats or ecosystems that need additional protection. We aim to demonstrate that gap analysis may be extended to encompass both in situ and ex situ genetic diversity conservation strategies.

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