Agreeing that maps can disagree: Moving away from map confusion in conservation
Lindsay M Dreiss,
Mark G Anderson,
Brooke L Bateman
et al.
Abstract:Deciding where to implement actions for biodiversity conservation remains challenging for many reasons, including the increase in maps aimed at prioritizing locations for conservation efforts. Although a growing numbers of maps can create the perception of uncertainty and competing science, a shared set of principles underlie many mapping initiatives. We overlaid the priority areas identified by a subset of maps to assess the extent to which they agree. The comparison suggests that when maps are used without u… Show more
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