Scientists analyzing conservation records argue that the extent of areas managed for conservation could be underestimated. The finding offers hope for progress toward biodiversity targets, while researchers caution that area alone does not guarantee effective wildlife protection.
The world may have more protected natural areas than we thought
A new analysis suggests existing tallies may underestimate the land counted toward global conservation targets, although protection quality still matters.
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