Eighty Percent of World's Most Precious Habitats Unprotected

Key habitats across the globe are not being protected, even though the world is on track to meet a major conservation target.

Close to 15% of the Earth's land is now covered by national parks and other protected areas, but eight in 10 'key biodiversity areas' are not included, according to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme.

Many unique and endangered species and habitats are excluded from protected areas, the report said, and poor management is limiting the effectiveness of protection.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/national-parks-environment-endangered-species-habitats-deforestation-climate-change-key-areas-a7223686.html

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