Freshwater Biodiversity Toolbox
Protected Areas – Targeted Land Protection
Targeted land protection is a form of conservation that is focused on preserving specific areas and species in ecologically sensitive landscapes. Private land owners are important stakeholders in reaching conservation goals and are often incentivized to participate in conservation programs and easements through monetary means (e.g. tax deductions). Targeted land protection through conservation easements allows for ownership and control by landowners to continue alongside achieving conservation objectives such as maintaining wildlife corridors or improving water quality. Many important inland habitats, such as wetlands, are located on privately land, where they provide critical services to both animals and humans. These social and ecological benefits can be safeguarded through the creation of protected areas.
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Two syntheses scored poorly across all CEESAT elements. Kemink et al. (2020) scored Green in three elements of CEESAT (detailed search strategy, eligibility criteria, and data extraction methods) but poorly in all others.
RASCAT scoring was mixed for this intervention; Langton & Burton (1997) and Beebee (1996) scored poorly as these syntheses were not published recently and many of the species reviewed were not endemic to Canada. Kemink et al. (2020) and Beebee (1996) did not demonstrate consideration of implications, practical advice, or recommendations for decision-makers.
