Project:BB|1029

Title
Conservation policy and biodiversity in Flanders: the use of different species and of multi-species approaches
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StartDate
1999-12-01
EndDate
2001-11-30
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Abstract

The aim of this study is threefold. First, we summarize existing knowledge from the (international) literature on terminology and concepts associated with the use of species for nature conservation and nature policy purposes (e.g. indicator species, umbrella species, focal species, etc.), as far as it is relevant to the situation in Flanders. This includes an analysis of sets of criteria to select target species and indicator species. A multi-species approach (or multi-taxa approach) is adopted. Secondly, we screen the indicator-values of different taxonomic groups. Thirdly, a study case for selecting species in order to plan and evaluate management of wet heathland biotopes is examined.

Keywords

biodiversity, monitoring, conservation, indicators

Classifications

Belgium {Geographical scope}

People

Name Role Start End
Matthysen, Erik promotor

Orgunits

Name Role Start End
Laboratory of Animal Ecology unknown

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