Half-Earth preservation with Natura 2000

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) In recent years, calls to preserve greater swaths of the Earth's land- and seascapes have grown. In particular, numerous conservationists have called for the protection of half of the planet's surface, a bold initiative that would preserve much of the world's existing biodiversity and ecosystem function. However, the path to such a 'half-Earth' preservation model lies largely in uncharted territory, with many potential pitfalls along the way.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 13, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news