Bioscore - Cost - effective assessment of policy impact on biodiversity using species sensitivity scores

Gerald Louette, Dirk Maes, R. J. M Alkemade, L Boitani, B De Knegt, J Eggers, Alessandra Falcucci, E Framstad, W Hagemeijer, S. M Hennekens, L Maiorano, S Nagy, A. N Serradilla, W. A Ozinga, J. H. J Schaminée, V Tsiaousi, S Van Tol, B Delbaere

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    Abstract

    Human-induced pressures are known to be one of the main causes of biodiversity loss. In order to readily assess policy impacts on biodiversity, a cost-effective evaluation tool is developed, using species sensitivity scores. We demonstrate the potential effects of a selected policy option, being woody bioenergy crop production, on a wide range of species groups in Europe. Large-scale expansions of woody biofuel plantations would have a net negative effect on the species set covered in our study, with little variation among biogeographical regions, but with considerable differences among species groups. The evaluation tool enables policy makers to assess the potential impact of decisions on future biodiversity.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalJOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
    Volume18
    Issue number2
    Pages (from-to)142-148
    Number of pages7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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