The multifaceted challenge of evaluating protected area effectiveness

• DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-18989-2
• Publication Date: 2020-10-13T10:05:00Z
• Authors: Ana S. L. Rodrigues; Victor Cazalis
• Keywords: 0106 biological sciences; Science; Q; Comment; [SDV.BID]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biodiversity; 15. Life on land; 01 natural sciences

Protected areas (PAs) are the most important conservation tool, yet assessing their effectiveness is remarkably challenging. We clarify links between many facets of PA effectiveness, from evaluating means, to analysing mechanisms, directly measuring biodiversity outcomes.