生物多样性管理最小有效面积选取模型与GIS的耦合

人口的增长和自然资源的有限性决定了很难把更多的土地用于生物多样性的保护。通过BMAS(生物多样性管理面积选取)模型与GIS(地理信息系统)的结合，可以用尽可能少的土地资源实现一定水平的生物多样性的保护。该方法初步在西双版纳的勐拉县进行了应用。与现实自然保护区面积的对比，用模型选区自然保护区有显著效果。该方法在保护与发展矛盾尖锐的发展中国家非常适用。

An integration of GIS and modeling in selecting minimum areas for target biodiversity conservation

The conflict between limited natural resources and growing population makes it extremely difficult to apply a conservation strategy that requires the largest land area for biodiversity conservation. By integrating the BMAS (Biodiversity Management Areas Selection) model with GIS, one can streamline the strategy to determine the minimum area for a given level of biodiversity conservation within a region. This methodology was applied in Mengla County of Xishuangbanna Prefecture, China. The comparison of the model-selected areas with the existing nature reserve areas shows BMAS model's application is effective in conservation zoning and evaluations. This methodology is particularly useful in developing countries whose conservation and development have major conflicts.