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An Ecological Analysis of Conservation Priorities in the Apache Highlands Ecoregion
Author
Marshall, R. M.
Turner, D.
Gondor, A.
Gori, D.
Enquist, C.
Luna, G.
Paredes Aguilar, R.
Anderson, S.
Schwartz, S.
Watts, C.
Lopez, E.
Corner, P.
Publisher
Instituto del Medio Ambiente y el Desarrollo Sustentable del Estado de Sonora
Publication Year
2004
Body

Abstract—The Apache Highlands ecoregion incorporates the entire Madrean Archipelago/Sky
Island region. We analyzed the current distribution of 223 target species and 26 terrestrial ecological
systems there, and compared them with constraints on ecosystem integrity (e.g., road
density) to determine the most efficient set of areas needed to maintain current biodiversity. The
resulting portfolio of 90 areas includes 12.5 million acres (5 million ha) that should be priorities for
protection. Conservation strategies include protection and restoration of grasslands, restoration or
maintenance of natural fire regimes, and learning more of probable effects of climate change.[AUTHOR ABSTRACT]

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Other
Additional Information
Complete Report:
http://skyislandaction.org/SIAC-Library/Apache%20Highlands%20Report%20no...
Keywords
Altar Valley
Arizona
biodiversity
fire regime
grasslands
native plant diversity
New Mexico
United States