Priorities for biodiversity monitoring in Europe: A review of supranational policies and a novel scheme for integrative prioritization

Henle, Klaus; Bauch, Bianca; Auliya, Mark; Külvik, Mart; Pe’er, Guy; Schmeller, Dirk S.; Framstad, Erik

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2013.03.028

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“…Further, certain types of information which are important for interpreting changes in biodiversity and which are required for reporting are not included in the EBV framework. Henle et al (2013) proposed reducing existing data bias in reporting by prioritizing data collection efforts within the focus of the policy instrument based on topical (habitats and species) and geographical criteria. Although this would very likely reduce the reporting bias, the EBV analysis in this paper has illustrated that this would not address the existing information gaps across and outside the scope of individual policy instruments.…”

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Bridging the gap between biodiversity data and policy reporting needs: An Essential Biodiversity Variables perspective

Geijzendorffer

Regan

Pereira

et al. 2015

Journal of Applied Ecology

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Summary1. Political commitment and policy instruments to halt biodiversity loss require robust data and a diverse indicator set to monitor and report on biodiversity trends. Gaps in data availability and narrow-based indicator sets are significant information barriers to fulfilling these needs. 2. In this paper, the reporting requirements of seven global or European biodiversity policy instruments were reviewed using the list of Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) as an analytical framework. The reporting requirements for the most comprehensive policy instrument, the United Nation's Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, were compared with the indicator set actually used for its reporting, to identify current information gaps. To explore the extent to which identified gaps could be bridged, the potential contribution of data mobilization, modelling and further processing of existing data was assessed. 3. The information gaps identified demonstrate that decision-makers are currently constrained by the lack of data and indicators on changes in the EBV classes Genetic Composition and, to a lesser extent, Species Populations for which data is most often available. Furthermore, the results show that even when there is a requirement for specific information for reporting, the indicators used may not be able to provide all the information, for example current Convention of Biological Diversity indicators provide relatively little information on changes in the Ecosystem Function and Ecosystem Structure classes. This gap could be partly

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Bridging the gap between biodiversity data and policy reporting needs: An Essential Biodiversity Variables perspective

Geijzendorffer

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Pereira

et al. 2015

Journal of Applied Ecology

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“…Identifying, protecting and monitoring key areas or habitat types that support a high number of rare or threatened species is essential in conservation (Myers et al 2000, Henle et al 2013). However, complete surveys are expensive, time-consuming and often prevented by the lack of taxonomic experts.…”

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High-accuracy sampling of saproxylic diversity indicators at regional scales with pheromones: The case of Elater ferrugineus (Coleoptera, Elateridae)

Andersson¹,

Bergman²,

Андерссон³

et al. 2014

Biological Conservation

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The rare beetle Elater ferrugineus was sampled at 47 sites in the county of Östergötland, Sweden by means of pheromone-baited traps to assess its value as an indicator species for hollow oak stands rich in rare saproxylic beetle species. In addition, Osmoderma eremita was also sampled with pheromone baits. These data were then compared against species survey data collected at the same sites by pitfall and window traps. Both species co-occur with many Red Listed saproxylic beetles, with E. ferrugineus being a somewhat better indicator for the rarest species. The conservation value of a site (measured as Red List points or number of Red Listed species) increased with the number of specimens of E. ferrugineus and O. eremita caught. Accuracy of sampling by means of pheromone trapping turned out to be radically different for the two model species. E. ferrugineus traps put out during July obtained full accuracy after only 6 days, whereas O. eremita traps needed to be out from early July to mid-August in order to obtain full accuracy with one trap per site. By using E. ferrugineus, or preferably both species, as indicator species, accuracy would increase and costs decrease for saproxylic biodiversity sampling, monitoring and identification of hotspots.

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“…Conservation programs and policies in Euro-Mediterranean countries are framed by international and community commitments such as Birds and Habitats Directives (Council of the European Commission, 1992Commission, , 2009) and the CBD (UNEP 2014, Cog lniceanu & Cog lniceanu 2010, Henle et al 2013). The Mediterranean region, identified as a hotspot of biodiversity, is also one of the most threatened areas in the world (Myers et al 2000, Cuttelod et al 2009, Blondel et al 2010.…”

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National and subnational Red Lists in European and Mediterranean countries: current state and use for conservation

Azam¹,

Gigot²,

Witté³

et al. 2016

Endang. Species. Res.

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Priorities for biodiversity monitoring in Europe: A review of supranational policies and a novel scheme for integrative prioritization

Cited by 58 publications

References 50 publications

Bridging the gap between biodiversity data and policy reporting needs: An Essential Biodiversity Variables perspective

Bridging the gap between biodiversity data and policy reporting needs: An Essential Biodiversity Variables perspective

High-accuracy sampling of saproxylic diversity indicators at regional scales with pheromones: The case of Elater ferrugineus (Coleoptera, Elateridae)

National and subnational Red Lists in European and Mediterranean countries: current state and use for conservation

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