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Maps
The CABS Geographic Information Systems and Mapping Laboratory (GIS lab) provides conservation mapping and conservation database support for CABS staff and researchers, and carries out special projects specifically to enhance the research and development needs of CABS programs and projects. The GIS lab provides guidance, advice and assistance to CI departmental mapmakers and GIS users.
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Biodiversity Hotspots Map — a map of the world's 25 most critically endangered biodiversity Hotspots.
Hotspots are highly threatened habitats of extraordinary biodiversity. On this map, hotspots are identified, described, and ranked by the extent to which they are at risk. This attractive, informative map poster is a resource for conservationists, teachers, students, and anyone interested in the hotspots.
Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) Caura Watershed Map
Mark Denil, GIS Cartographer in the GIS and Mapping Laboratory of CABS at Conservation International has received the First Place award of the Best Cartographic Design (small format) for Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) Caura Watershed in the map gallery competition of the 21st Annual ESRI International User Conference recently held in San Diego, California. This conference is the world largest GIS user conference which has attracted about 11,000 GIS professional and vendors from the world. Learn more about the Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) Caura Watershed map.
To learn more about available maps, please contact
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| |  | | Species’ Responses to Fragmented Landscapes: CABS’ Will Turner authored an article in Ecology and Society that offers a framework to understand species’ responses to habitat loss.
View ArticleConfronting Amphibian Decline: A team of authors, including Simon Stuart of CABS, recommends policies to rescue amphibian populations.
View article abstract Setting Priorities for Conservation: CABS researchers and their colleagues outline strategies to identify regions in need of conservation action.
View article abstract.Ants: Standard Methods for Measuring and Monitoring Biodiversity: Edited by thirty leading ant biologists, including Leeanne Alonso of CABS, this quintessential guide to research on ants is now available online
Download PDF files from antbase.org | |
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