Keywords :
Biodiversity,
Complementarity,
Conservation,
Thailand.
บทคัดย่อ :
Setting priorities in biodiversity conservation requires that explicit, efficient and appropriate
methods are developed and made available to conservation managers. The principle of
complementarity is fundamental to the most efficient of these methods. Given a goal of only a single
representation of each taxon, complementarity analysis of data sets of owls, hawkmoths and tiger
beetles in Thailand yields near-minimum sets of 6, 14 and 34 areas, respectively. The consensus of
these sets comprises 48 areas. However, when the data are combined into a single data set,
complementarity analysis gives a more efficient solution of 46 areas. Over 90% of the owls,
hawkmoths and tiger beetles are already represented as a minimum of one population within the
current protected areas network of Thailand. However, an additional 18 areas are still required for
complete representation. Several of these additional areas are discussed and their potential
contribution to biodiversity conservation in Thailand examined. Khao Pok Yo and Doi Pa Hom Pok
are noted as being of particular importance. The case of Sanpatong emphasizes the need to remain
aware of the biology and ecology of the species under study.
เอกสารอ้างอิง :
Kitching, I. J. (1996). Identifying complementary areas for conservation in Thailand: an example using owls, hawkmoths and tiger beetles. Biodiversity & Conservation, 5(7), 841-858.
