Framework for Assessment and Monitoring of Biodiversity

Abstract

Data and information on status and trends of biodiversity are necessary to implement sound conservation and management of species and habitats. Biodiversity monitoring and assessment programs (BMAP) are major components of natural resources management plans, such as those for protected area management and those that integrate natural resource use with sustainable development practices. The BMAP is an effective way to learn how ecosystem components interact and influence one another and provides a framework to evaluate the status and trends in the condition of habitats and species of interest and the effectiveness of management practices.