Comparative analysis of genetic polymorphism in <i>Rhaponticum carthamoides</i> (Asteraceae) populations by ISSR markers in the Altai Republic by E. V. Zhmud, I. N. Kuban, A. A. Achimova, M. B. Yamtyrov, O. V. Dorogina

“…Significantly lower coefficients of genetic similarity with other CPs were found in plants from a small isolated CP from the Shavlinsky Protected Area. It can be assumed that one of the main reasons for the least genetic similarity of this population with others is its location in the immediate vicinity of the foothill at the pass to Achik (Ongudaysky District; absolute height: 2300 masl). …”
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The Enigmatic Upper Ordovician of the Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark (Portugal) by Sofia Pereira, Jorge Colmenar, Cristiana Esteves, Ícaro Dias da Silva, Miguel Pires, Carlos Neto de Carvalho

“…In the Vila Velha de Ródão Syncline, the Barroca da Senhora stream fossil site constitutes a new geosite within the protected area of Portas de Ródão Natural Monument, presenting the most complete Upper Ordovician sequence of this structure. …”
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Diversity and Conservation of Carnivores in Saudi Arabia by Ali Al Ahmari, Farah Neyaz, Faisal Shuraim, Abdul Rahman Al Ghamdi, Ahmad Al Boug, Mesfer Alhlafi, Sharif Al Jbour, Francesco M. Angelici, Saleh Alaamri, Khalid Al Masabi, Zuhair Sami Amr

“…The striped hyena was the most recorded species in 13 locations, with the highest number of observations made at Raydah Protected Area, followed by the red fox and the Arabian wolf. …”
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Best practice mechanisms for biodiversity conservation law and policy by Callum Brockett, Katie Woolaston, Felicity Deane, Fran Humphries, Ethan Kumar, Amanda Kennedy, Justine Bell-James

“…In this paper, we explore and explain several common legal mechanisms discussed across the range of literature, including species listing and recovery plans, protected area regulation, stewardship, restoration, and offset and no net loss schemes. …”
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Spatial Patterns of Taxonomic, Functional, and Phylogenetic Diversity of Mammals in Southern Mexico by Cintia Natalia Martín‐Regalado, Mario C. Lavariega, Miguel Briones‐Salas

“…Among mammal groups, we also found disparate patterns, suggesting differences in dispersal potential and energy demand. Protected area systems overlapped very little with the proposed multidimensional conservation areas, with a higher overlap found in social initiatives than in governmental ones. …”
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Plant response to the fire regime (1970–2023) in a fynbos World Heritage Site: Ecological indicators for fire management by Tineke Kraaij, Johan Baard, AnneLise Schutte-Vlok

“…This study constitutes the longest comprehensive analysis of a fire regime in conjunction with plant response in a fynbos protected area to date. This enabled critical assessment of existing rules pertaining to fire management in Mediterranean-climate shrublands, and produced guidelines to inform future management of fire in the southeastern Cape Floristic Region. …”
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Using airborne LiDAR and enhanced-geolocated GEDI metrics to map structural traits over a Mediterranean forestZenodo by Aaron Cardenas-Martinez, Adrian Pascual, Emilia Guisado-Pintado, Victor Rodriguez-Galiano

“…We used two sources of 3D-structural metrics, LiDAR point clouds and full-waveform space-borne LiDAR from GEDI to estimate forest structure in a protected area of Southern Spain, home of relict species in jeopardy due to recent extreme water-stress conditions. …”
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Assessment of vegetation in Murchison falls national park five years after the completion of oil and gas exploration by Hindrah Akisiimire, William Tinzaara, Keneth Tumwebaze, Charles K.Twesigye

“…Further studies focusing on edaphic assessments, soil chemical, and biological analysis to better understand the impacts of oil exploration in the protected area are recommended. …”
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Assessment of vegetation in Murchison falls national park five years after the completion of oil and gas exploration by Hindrah Akisiimire, William Tinzaara, Keneth Tumwebaze, Charles K.Twesigye

“…Further studies focusing on edaphic assessments, soil chemical, and biological analysis to better understand the impacts of oil exploration in the protected area are recommended. …”
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A dataset of Antarctic ecosystems in ice-free lands: classification, descriptions, and maps by Anikó B. Tóth, Aleks Terauds, Steven L. Chown, Kevin A. Hughes, Peter Convey, Dominic A. Hodgson, Don A. Cowan, John Gibson, Rachel I. Leihy, Nicholas J. Murray, Sharon A. Robinson, Justine D. Shaw, Jonathan S. Stark, Mark I. Stevens, John van den Hoff, Jane Wasley, David A. Keith

“…This comprehensive ecosystem inventory provides foundational data to inform protected area designation under the Antarctic Treaty’s Environmental Protocol and track risks to Antarctic ecosystems. …”
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Nest Site Selection by Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas) and Implications for Conservation on Qilianyu, Xisha Islands, South China Sea by Ting Zhang, Xiaoyu An, Chenglong Zhang, Yunteng Liu, Yupei Li, Yangfei Yu, Jichao Wang, Liu Lin, Hai‐Tao Shi

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Development of an Integrated Model of Planning and Management in Free Zones with an Emphasis on Environmental Pressures by Mohammad Javad Amiri, Vahid Moghaddamzadeh, Gholamreza Nabi Bidhendi

“…Objective Nestled amidst the Arasbaran protected areas, Kiamaki wildlife sanctuary, and Dizmar protected area, the Aras Free Zone is a region teeming with environmental diversity and ecological significance. …”
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Construction of Multi-level Ecological Corridor System for National Parks: A Case Study of the Proposed Nanling National Park by Yi DENG, Zeyu HUANG, Ziyi MAO, Jinling HUANG

“…ObjectiveInfluenced by natural environmental changes and human activities, habitat fragmentation has become a widespread phenomenon in protected areas. Constructing ecological corridors is an effective measure to mitigate habitat fragmentation. …”
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Path and Practice of Gap Management in National Parks: A Comparison Between China and the US and Inspirations Therefrom by Yun MA, Siyuan HE

“…These gaps are areas that are temporarily “drawn out” or excluded from the boundary of protected areas to resolve conflicts between ecological protection and the development needs of local communities. …”
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Flora of Forest Reserves and Riparian Areas in Benin by Eben-Ezer Apelete, Jean Ganglo

“…Benin government is committed to the overall strategy for the sacred forests and protected areas conservation through their integration into the national system of protected areas. …”
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Marine Nature Reserve: The Starting Point of Marine Ecological Environment Protection in China? by Quansheng Wang, Guoqing Han, Qi Zhang

“…The construction of China’s marine protected areas can be traced back to establishing the Snake Island Nature Reserve in 1963. …”
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Wildlife Authority Revenue sharing Scheme and Women Empowerment; A Case Study of Mghahinga Conservation area Kisoro District, Uganda by Iradunkunda, Sam, Moses, Agaba

“…The benefits from these protected areas are supposed to be shared by all communities around these protected. …”
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Des cultures temporaires face à la forêt classée by Sébastien Caillault, Daniel Delahaye, Aziz Ballouche

“…These study analyze the role of protected areas on landscape evolution in western Burkina Faso. …”
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Drivers and Dynamics of Forest and Grassland Ecosystems in the Altai Mountains: A Framework for National Park Conservation by Menghan Deng, Faxiang Hu, Wanli Ma, Wenchao Yang, Xiaofeng Luan

“…Using Geodetector and propensity score matching methods, we evaluated the effectiveness of existing protected areas in mitigating forest and grassland loss. …”
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Relationship between Anti-European Brown Hare Syndrome Serological Titers and Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas) Densities by Gisella Paci, Antonio Lavazza, Marco Ferretti, Francesco Santilli, Marco Bagliacca

“…Anti-EBHSV antibody levels were inversely related to the distances between protected areas and private hunting areas while a high density of protected areas was not associated with any similarity in the values or prevalence of EBHSV.…”
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