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Identifying potential protected areas in the Grassland Biome of South Africa
Helen
Prinsloo
Department of Nature Conservation, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5727-9004
Brian
Reilly
Department of Nature Conservation, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1444-1547
Willem
Myburgh
Department of Nature Conservation, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1020-1864
South Africa is considered to be one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world. The conversion, degradation, and fragmentation of natural habitats have caused a loss of biodiversity in many areas. Grasslands have been widely recognised as important for both biodiversity and economic development. Many conservation efforts have in the past been theory driven, without actionable, feasible results. We hypothesised that correct implementation of the available data will indicate where conservation efforts should be focused to move closer to achieving targets for biodiversity conservation in the Grassland Biome in South Africa. We identified an area (near Heilbron and Petrus Steyn in the Free State) that is representative of the biodiversity in the region and is suitable for modern conservation efforts in the ‘real world’. This approach provides a practical look at conservation in the modern era and a feasible result for conservation efforts.
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