The relationship between poverty and biodiversity loss can be easily misconstrued in dryland settings because
of the higher proportion of drylands that appear to be in peril in developing rather than developed countries.
However, it is important to avoid simply equating dryland biodiversity loss with poverty without first scrutinising
the causal factors behind the poverty. Where the causes of poverty are social and political marginalisation,
poorly planned conservation and development efforts can entrench poverty and generate conflict and this has
implications for biodiversity.
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