Human visitation limits the utility of protected areas as ecological baselines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2017.06.032
Abstract: Abstract A key goal of protected areas is the conservation of biodiversity. Increasing visitation, however, can compromise ecological integrity. A fundamental conundrum is that if parks are to serve as our most pristine places, then… read more here.
Keywords: protected areas; visitation limits; limits utility; visitation ... See more keywords