A biodiversity conservation plan for Papua New Guinea based on biodiversitytrade-offs analysis. Further, an extended analysis of the Papua New Guinea case study shows that it cannot be argued that focusing on localized values of nature for conservation will effectively address regional/global scale conservation needs.įaith, D.P., Margules, C.R., Walker, P.A., 2001.

Attempts at pluralistic re-castings of biodiversity in fact may promote neglect of global biodiversity values. However, balance among sometimes conflicting values of nature is best-served by a singular biodiversity concept and definition focused on variety, because this enables effective integration with other values of nature. Recently, there have been calls for a re-casting of the concept of biodiversity to capture plurality of values. Early case studies in Australia and Papua New Guinea show the potential for such approaches. Systematic conservation planning methods can integrate this range of local to global values. Values of “nature” include those of biodiversity and also many other aspects reflecting the scope of human-nature relationships. Biodiversity has recognized anthropocentric values of insurance and investment.

Ībstract: The term “biodiversity” generally refers to living variation.

A Singular Concept of Biodiversity Remains the Best Way to Address the Plural Values of Nature in Conservation Planning. Hot topics, related papers ◊ A singular concept of biodiversity remains the best way to address the plural values of nature in conservation planningįaith, D.P.

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