@BiodiversityGuy Protected Area research may be a good source for this. Some research shows PAs more likely to occur on steep/rocky, inaccessible and/or non-arable land, leaving arable lands to be cleared. This paper refers to it as a “rock & ice” protected area bias: https://t.co/aDlPT7qHi8
High and far: biases in the location of protected areas.
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The discussions reflect a strong agreement with the article, with participants emphasizing the bias towards remote, less threatened lands, illustrated by phrases like 'rock & ice protected area bias' and questions about case studies. The tone is analytical and supportive, underlining the relevance of improving protected area siting for effective conservation.
Most discussions acknowledge and support the article's points about biases in protected area placement, highlighting the importance of addressing these biases for better conservation outcomes.
The discussions demonstrate a high level of curiosity about the implications of protected area biases and how they affect land use and conservation strategies.
Participants reference specific concepts from the publication, asking about case studies and discussing the broader implications, indicating active engagement.
While the discussions underline the relevance of the article, they mostly focus on understanding or supporting its findings rather than proposing transformative changes, leading to moderate impact scores.
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- Majority of protected areas (PAs) are located in remote, high-elevation, steep, and less accessible regions, which are less likely to face land conversion pressures even without protection, making them less effective for actual land conservation.
- Within countries, higher protection status PAs tend to be even more biased towards these less threatening areas, reducing their potential impact on preventing land use change.
- These findings suggest that current PA siting strategies may need revision to focus on more threats-prone areas, thereby enhancing conservation effectiveness and potentially improving climate and biodiversity policy outcomes like REDD and global conservation targets.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@mneves71 Sorry if I wasn't clear. PAs are often found in areas that are less likely to face land use change - e.g. High elevations, steep slopes, far from cities and roads. Was the case in this PA? Are there any publications on this case study? https://t.co/ks8el6M3Zq
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@BiodiversityGuy Protected Area research may be a good source for this. Some research shows PAs more likely to occur on steep/rocky, inaccessible and/or non-arable land, leaving arable lands to be cleared. This paper refers to it as a “rock & ice” protected area bias: https://t.co/aDlPT7qHi8
@emiel_delange A classic I would say https://t.co/YdDQga7cys
@mneves71 Sorry if I wasn't clear. PAs are often found in areas that are less likely to face land use change - e.g. High elevations, steep slopes, far from cities and roads. Was the case in this PA? Are there any publications on this case study? https://t.co/ks8el6M3Zq
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