Targeted conservation could protect more of Earth's biodiversity

Targeted conservation could protect more of Earth's biodiversity 06/01/2017 04:06 PM EDT A new study finds that major gains in global biodiversity can be achieved if an additional 5 percent of land is set aside to protect key species. Scientists at Yale University and the University of Grenoble said such an effort could triple the protected range of those species and safeguard their functional diversity. The findings underscore the need to look beyond species numbers when developing conservation strategies, the researchers said. Full story at http://news.yale.edu/2017/05/25/study-targeted-conservation-could-protect-more-earth-s-biodiversity Source Yale University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111