An expert-based approach to invertebrate conservation: Identification of priority areas in central-eastern Alps

Journal for Nature Conservation

Volumn 20, Issue 5, 2012, Pages 274-279

  Gobbi, Mauro ^a   Riservato, Elisa ^a   Bragalanti, Natalia ^a   Lencioni, Valeria ^a  

^a Museo delle Scienze   (Italy)

Author keywords

Biodiversity conservation; Delphi method; Focal species; Insects; Priority areas; Trentino

Indexed keywords

BIODIVERSITY; CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT; CONSERVATION PLANNING; DELPHI ANALYSIS; ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION; EXPERT SYSTEM; FRESHWATER; GIS; INVERTEBRATE; SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION; SPECIES CONSERVATION; URBAN AREA;

ALPS;

CARPINUS; HEXAPODA; HUMULUS; INVERTEBRATA;

EID: 84865722103     PISSN: 16171381     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2012.05.003     Document Type: Article

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