Retaining forests where raptors nest can help to protect biodiversity

Date:

October 23, 2014

Source:

University of Helsinki

Summary:

Raptors can affect the distribution of other species and they can also be used to find forests with high biodiversity value, researchers say. Predators influence decisions on conservation actions because they awake a remarkable interest in the society. However, favoring just predators in conservation can also mislead the scarce funding invested in nature conservation.

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