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	Threats and biodiversity in the mediterranean biome Emma C. Underwood, Joshua H. Viers, Kirk R. Klausmeyer , Robin L. Cox and M. Rebecca Shaw 2009 A study published in the journal Diversity and Distributions analyzed spatial data on key threat factors- land use and population density- in the world's five mediterranean regions and evaluated how the expanding footprint of human activity correlates with impacts on mediterranean species of concern. Between 1990 and 2000, urban areas and population size grew by 13 percent, with an additional 34 million people- or twice the population of Chile- living in this, one of the smallest of the Earth's terrestrial biomes. These findings underscore the need to sequence conservation investments effectively, taking into account the pace and distribution of threats to mediterranean ecosystems. To read the full paper please go to http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/121382241/abstract (Full Citation: Underwood, E. C., J. H. Viers, K. R. Klausmeyer, R. L. Cox, and M. R. Shaw. 2009. Threats and biodiversity in the mediterranean biome. Diversity and Distributions. Volume 15, pages 188-197)	• Sustainable tourism practicies and infrastructure planning • Sustainable agriculture (e.g. wine) • Coastal development • South Africa • Mediterranean Basin • Chile • California / Baja California • Australia
	/pdf/Underwood_ news_DandD_threats.pdf 13KB
	/pdf/Underwood_2009_DandD_abstract.pdf 85KB
	/pdf/Summary_Underwood_2009_DandD_Threats.pdf 56KB

	Expanding the global network of protected areas to save the imperiled mediterranean biome Emma C. Underwood, Kirk R. Klausmeyer, Robin L. Cox, Sylvia M. Busby, Scott A. Morrison, and M. Rebecca Shaw 2009 This paper, published in the journal Conservation Biology analyzes the status of conservation of the mediterranean biome, based on the amount of habitat formally designated as protected. Protected area coverage in mediterranean regions of the world amounts to 4.3% well below internationally-adopted minimum goals. The study suggests where to focus future conservation investment, to increase and more evenly distribute protected areas across the diversity of mediterranean ecological systems. Full citation: Emma C. Underwood, Kirk R. Klausmeyer, Robin L. Cox, Sylvia M. Busby, Scott A. Morrison, and M. Rebecca Shaw. 2009. Expanding the global network of protected areas to save the imperiled mediterranean biome. Conservation Biology 23: 43-52.	• South Africa • Mediterranean Basin • Chile • California / Baja California • Australia
	/pdf/Underwood_ConBio_onepager.pdf 60KB
	/pdf/Underwood_ConBio_2009_abstract.pdf 104KB

	Motion to conserve mediterranean habitats -- passed unanimously by IUCN members The Nature Conservancy, WWF Spain, WWF Italy, WWF France, Botanical Society of South Africa October 14, 2008 At the World Conservation Congress in October 2008, IUCN members voted unanimously to pass a motion sponsored by WWF, SANBI and TNC calling attention to the crisis status of the mediterranean biome and urging accelerated conservation action in all 5 regions. Here is the full text of the motion.	• Sustainable tourism practicies and infrastructure planning • Raising a conservation ethic amoung targeted stakeholders • Private lands conservation mechanisms • South Africa • Mediterranean Basin • Chile • California / Baja California • Australia
	/pdf/IUCN_motion_to_conserve_mediterranean_biome.pdf 24K

	Virtual Freshwater Conference Agenda and session details The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund Dec 2, 2008 TNC and WWF are hosting a "virutal" conference on global freshwater issues. The conference will run from Dec 18th, 2008 to May 4, 2009 and will consist of 29 web-based sessions organized into four content streams or tracks offered during ten 1.5 hour time blocks (one about every two weeks). Each session will have a specific online component (WebEx) to link with and a call-in number for the audio component.	• Freshwater resource management (including ecological flows)
	/pdf/Virtual_Freshwater_Conf_FY09_Directions.pdf 212K
	/pdf/Virtual_Freshwater_Conf_FY09_Agenda.pdf 930K

	Cork Screwed - Environmental and economic impacts of the cork stoppers market World Wildlife Fund Mediterranean Programme Office May, 2006 Cork oak landscapes cover approximately 2.7 million hectares of Portugal, Spain, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, Tunisia and France. As well as providing a vital source of income for more than 100,000 people, these landscapes also support one of the highest levels of biodiversity among forest habitats. Cork is a truly sustainable product - it is renewable and biodegradable. The increase in the market share of alternative wine stoppers, specifically plastic stoppers and screwtops, could reduce the economic value of cork lands therefore leading to conversion to other uses, abandonment, degradation, and finally loss of one of the best and most valuable examples of a human/nature balanced system.	• Private lands conservation mechanisms • Mediterranean Basin • Sustainable agriculture (e.g. wine)
	/pdf/cork_Screwed_rev12_print1222465416.pdf 1.7 MB

	Units of Analysis for the Global Mediterranean Habitat Assessment The Nature Conservancy, California September, 2007 Geographic data in ArcGIS shapefile format with high resolution boundaries for countries, ecoregions, historical vegetation, elevation, and climate zones. Projection information are included in the .prj files.	• South Africa • Mediterranean Basin • Chile • California / Baja California • Australia
	/zip/Meb_Units_DRAFT.zip 26.3 MB
	/zip/Chl_Units_DRAFT.zip 1.7 MB
	/zip/Cal_Units_DRAFT.zip 2.5 MB
	/zip/Aus_Units_DRAFT.zip 21 MB
	/zip/Saf_Units_DRAFT.zip 2.9 MB

	Biodiversity & Wine Initiative Biodiversity & Wine Initiative 2008 A partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector	• South Africa • Sustainable agriculture (e.g. wine)
	/pdf/Biodiversity_and_Wine_Initiative1222467750.pdf 180 KB

	Biodiversity Conservation Practices in California Vineyards: Learning from Experiences L. Ann Thrupp, Michael J. Costello & Glenn McGourty 2008 Increasing numbers of winegrape growers in California are interested in the role of habitat conservation in their vineyards. Some are effectively implementing practices to conserve and enhance the diversity of plant and animals and landscapes in and around their vineyards. These growers report positive impacts from these practices for both organic and non-organic vineyards, and for conservation purposes in the broader landscape. However, very few studies have been undertaken to measure and document the effects of these practices in specific vineyards. Responding to the need for more information, the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, along with collaborating winegrape growers, and scientists from UC Cooperative Extension and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, carried out an assessment of biodiversity conservation practices, focused on sites in the North Coast region.	• California / Baja California • Sustainable agriculture (e.g. wine)
	/pdf/Biodiversity_in_Vineyard_2008_Report1222467604.pdf 1.7 MB

	1st International Workshop on Biodiversity & Vines - Executive Summary Joshua H. Viers, T. Rodd Kelsey, Pierre de Villiers, Inge Kotz�, Gareth Haysom, Ren� Gaigher, Steven D. Wratten, Mark D. Reynolds, F. C. Bayly. 2008 Workshop Themes: ? Biodiversity Conservation and Research on winelands ? Sustainable Practices by Winegrape Growers ? Innovation and cooperation in catchment management The major goals of the workshop were to identify and improve landscape- scale vineyard design and management practices that can be applied to biodiversity protection and of ?Wine to Whales? to bring attention to the interconnectedness between winegrape farming and whale conservation in nearby proposed marine protected areas.	• Australia • California / Baja California • Chile • Mediterranean Basin • South Africa • Sustainable agriculture (e.g. wine)
	/pdf/Biodiversity_Vines_Executive_Summary_20081222467316.pdf 4.3 MB

	Global Mediterranean Action Network Factsheet The Nature Conservancy September, 2008 The Global Mediterranean Action Network is a critical response to the crisis facing the mediterranean biome. It is a community of conservation practitioners across the globe committed to sharing their time and knowledge to accelerate the pace, scale and effectiveness of mediterranean conservation, within regions and across the globe.	• Australia • California / Baja California • Chile • Mediterranean Basin • South Africa • Raising a conservation ethic amoung targeted stakeholders
	/pdf/Factsheet_0902081222463627.pdf 645 KB

	Conserving Biodiversity Efficiently: What to Do, Where, and When Kerrie A. Wilson, Emma C. Underwood, Scott A. Morrison, Kirk R. Klausmeyer et. al. September, 2007	• Australia • California / Baja California • Chile • South Africa • Private lands conservation mechanisms
	/pdf/10.1371_journal.pbio.0050223-L.pdf

	A Conservation Assessment of the Mediterranean Biome Robin Cox, Emma Underwood, Kirk Klausmeyer, Rebecca Shaw, Scott Morrison, Sylvia Busby, Matt Merrifield September, 2007 A presentation to the Medecos 2007 conference summarizing of the methods and results of Global Mediterranean Habitat Assessment conducted by The Nature Conservancy, California.	• Australia • California / Baja California • Chile • Mediterranean Basin • South Africa • Coastal development • Private lands conservation mechanisms • Protected area management • Sustainable agriculture (e.g. wine) • Sustainable tourism practicies and infrastructure planning
	/pdf/Presentation_Medecos07_Cox.pdf 2.3 MB

	Transforming the pace, scale, and effectiveness of conservation in mediterranean-type ecosystems Scott Morrison, Rebecca Shaw, Robin Cox, Kirk Klausmeyer, Emma Underwood, Sylvia Busby, Bruce Boggs September, 2007 A presentation to the Medecos 2007 conference summarizing of the findings and recommendations from the conference in Monterey, California, in March 2007.	• Australia • California / Baja California • Chile • Mediterranean Basin • South Africa • Conservation finance mechanisms • Ecosystem services valuation and strategies • Private lands conservation mechanisms • Raising a conservation ethic amoung targeted stakeholders
	/pdf/Presentation_Medecos07_Morrison.pdf 888.7 KB

	Vineyards and Conservation of mediterranean habitats: threats and opportunities Mark Reynolds September, 2007 A presentation to the Medecos 2007 conference regarding the conservation implications of vineyards in the Mediterranean Biome.	• Australia • California / Baja California • Chile • Mediterranean Basin • South Africa • Sustainable agriculture (e.g. wine)
	/pdf/Presentation_Medecos07_Reynolds.pdf 2.5 MB

	Poster sized maps of protected and modified landscapes in the Mediterranean Biome The Nature Conservancy, California September, 2007 Large scale maps in .pdf format of the ecoregional boundaries, agriculture, urban, urban growth (1990-2000), and protected areas for each of the 5 Mediterranean regions.	• Australia • California / Baja California • Chile • Mediterranean Basin • South Africa • Coastal development • Private lands conservation mechanisms • Protected area management
	/pdf/Aus_Poster.pdf 8 MB
	/pdf/Cal_Poster.pdf 6.3 MB
	/pdf/Chl_Poster.pdf 4.1 MB
	/pdf/Meb_Poster.pdf 4.4 MB
	/pdf/Saf_Poster.pdf 2 MB

	Boundaries of the Mediterranean Biome to view in Google Earth The Nature Conservancy, California September, 2007 Geographic data of the regional boundaries of the Mediterranean Biome.	• Australia • California / Baja California • Chile • Mediterranean Basin • South Africa
	/kmz/MediterraneanBiome.kmz 1.5 MB

	Increasing the Pace, Scale and Effectiveness of Conservation in the Mediterranean Biome. The Nature Conservancy, California August, 2007 A summary of a workshop held in March, 2007 in Monterey, California. This includes current condition/trends, transformative conservation opportunities and key recommendations for each region in the Mediterranean biome.	• Australia • California / Baja California • Chile • Mediterranean Basin • South Africa • Conservation finance mechanisms • Ecosystem services valuation and strategies • Private lands conservation mechanisms • Raising a conservation ethic amoung targeted stakeholders
	/pdf/TNC%20Mediterranean%20Workshop%20Report_FINAL.pdf 1.0 MB

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