There is an obvious need to incorporate biodiversity concerns into the policies and practices
of sectors that operate outside protected areas, especially given the widespread devolution
of power to local (municipal) authorities regarding land-use decision-making. Consequently,
it is essential that we develop systematic (target-driven) conservation planning products that
are both user-friendly and user-useful for local government officials, their consultants and
the elected decision makers. Here, we describe a systematic conservation planning …