Study finds Peru's protected areas aren't where they should be

Mongabay
By Morgan Erickson-DavisFeb 25, 2015, 2:16 pm86 pts
Many of the world's protected areas may not be located in the areas that need them the most, according to a recently published study in the journal PLoS ONE. The study examined the effectiveness of Peru’s existing protected area system in holistically preserving the biodiversity in this megadiverse country,…

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