Key biodiversity area (KBA) delineation

Delineation is an iterative process for mapping the boundaries of a KBA. It typically employs spatial and ecological datasets to derive initial site boundaries, and considers the manageability of sites in order to enhance the prospects for biodiversity persistence. The ecological data cover habitat extent, species occurrence, feeding or breeding sites, boundaries of previously identified important biodiversity sites, topography, and land use and management units (such as protected areas, private lands, or concessions). Ecological boundaries are refined to produce boundaries of a site that is actually or potentially manageable as a single unit. Ideally, the process engages site managers in collaboration with stakeholders having relevant expertise. Many KBAs overlap wholly or partly with existing protected area boundaries, including Ramsar or UNESCO World Heritage sites and areas protected at the national or local level, but not all KBAs are or should become protected areas. Other management approaches may also be appropriate.

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