Privately protected areas (PPAs) are a potentially innovative conservation tool. Legal
recognition is necessary for their success, especially where there are institutional …

Spectacled bears (SB)(Tremarctos ornatus) are the only bear species native to South
America. This particular bear is the single species of its genus, and it is listed as vulnerable …

The wetlands of the jalca ecoregion in the Andes of northern Peru form peat and play a
major role in the hydrological ecosystem services of the ecoregion. Although peat is globally …

Global awareness about the threats of ecosystem degradation in the Amazon is growing.
While state‐managed protected areas remain key instruments for forest conservation …

1. Voluntary land conservation, including privately protected areas (PPAs), is a key
component of enabling the future of biodiversity on Earth. Accordingly, the question of …

Madagascar is considered one of the top global biodiversity hotspots while at the same time
is among the world's least developed countries. Pressing socioeconomic needs such as …

The global biodiversity crisis needs innovative and flexible strategies for nature
conservation. Privately protected areas (PPAs) offer a potential avenue for citizen …

Privately protected areas (PPAs) are a potential innovative conservation tool for the
protection of nature. Legal recognition is necessary for their success, especially in countries …