Research Plan conceptual model The purpose of this plan is to generate knowledge to leverage conservation strategies conducted by ICMBio and so reduce the impact of major threats to biomes and endangered species (which are considered as conservation targets in this plan). A conceptual model was the starting point to explain the main conservation challenges in Brazil
and the most appropriate strategies to address them, starting with the identification of
conservation targets.
The conservation of identified targets aims to ensure their roles as providers of
ecosystem services. In the preparation of the conceptual model, some ecosystem services and social benefits associated with biomes and endangered species were therefore
identified.
Direct threats are human activities that degrade the conservation targets. Factors
were identified in this plan as social, economic or cultural aspects that contribute positively or negatively to the incidence of the direct threat.
The conceptual model built for Brazil emphasizes the relationship between targets, ecosystem services and direct and indirect threats and biodiversity conservation
strategies conducted by ICMBio. The knowledge demands (key issues) and actions needed to strengthen the implementation of such strategies have been identified
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