publication . Other literature type . Article . 2010

Conservation planning for a widespread, threatened species: WWF and the African elephant Loxodonta africana

Name: Conservation planning for a widespread, threatened species: WWF and the African elephant Loxodonta africana
Keywords: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Nature and Landscape Conservation

Peter J. Stephenson; Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu;

Open Access

Published: 06 Apr 2010

Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Country: Switzerland

Summary

Abstract

AbstractIn a case study of conservation planning by a conservation organization working at a continental scale we examine how WWF identified and prioritized its African elephant Loxodonta africana conservation activities. We (1) review lessons learnt from previous work, (2) identify priority landscapes using biological criteria (e.g. population size and viability) and institutional criteria (e.g. feasibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness of WWF interventions), and (3) conduct a threat analysis and review of national and subregional action plans. We suggest that species action plans should use p...

doi: 10.1017/s0030605309990846

Subjects

free text keywords: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Nature and Landscape Conservation, Wildlife conservation, Sustainability, African elephant, biology.animal, biology, Action plan, Environmental protection, Flagship species, Public policy, Endangered species, Environmental planning, Threatened species

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