On Improvement of the Network of Specially Protected Nature Areas in Armenia
Keywords:
Red Data Book of Armenia, natural protected areas, “biodiversity hotspots”Abstract
The “Biodiversity Hotspots” of Armenia have been identified according to the distribution of rare and endangered species of plants, fungi, vertebratae and invertebratae animals included in the Red Data Book of Armenia. Proposals for changes and improvement of Specially Protected Nature Areas (SPNA) Network of Armenia are put forward in the article. In case these proposals have been realized, representativeness of Armenian ecosystems will increase, and as a result the representation of the target group (rare and endangered species) in SPNAs will consequently increase up to 70%. New possibilities for protection of rare and endangered species will be created.
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