[PCA] Scientists identify the world’s most irreplaceable protected areas

[De Angelis, Patricia]

Though the emphasis of the article below was on mammal, birds, and
amphibians, it provides an important backdrop for identifying important
habitats that are also home to precious plant species. For instance,
the Hawaiian
Islands National Wildlife Refuge is mentioned in the study which is home to
at least six endangered plants:
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Hawaiian_Islands/wildlife_and_habitat/


Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority-US Fish & Wildlife
Service-International Affairs
Chair, Medicinal Plant Working Group-Plant Conservation Alliance
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Scientists identify the world’s most irreplaceable protected areas

14 November 2013 | News story
*A new scientific study has identified the protected areas most critical to
preventing extinctions of the world’s mammals, birds and amphibians.
Resulting from an international collaboration, this analysis provides
practical advice for improving the effectiveness of protected areas in
conserving global biodiversity.*

Full article:
http://www.iucn.org/?14008/Scientists-identify-the-worlds-most-irreplaceable-protected-areas
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