• Biomes protection levels

    This map shows the level of protection of the Terrestrial Biomes in Africa. The results are computed using the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), June 2020. Cambridge, UK. Available at: www.protectedplanet.net.

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    EC-JRC
  • editSuggested citation
    Map and statistics developed by Battistella, L. using Olson, D. M., et al. (2001). Terrestrial ecoregions of the world: a new map of life on Earth. Bioscience 51(11):933-938 and the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), June 2020.
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  • copyrightLicence
    No information provided
  • av_timerDate or time period of observation
    July 2020
  • timerFrequency of update
    Annual
  • mapGeographic coverage
    Africa
  • tab_unselectedSpatial Resolution
    Vector Layer
  • extensionTechnical background
    Data aggregated at Biome level using Olson, D. M., et al. (2001). Terrestrial ecoregions of the world: a new map of life on Earth. Bioscience 51(11):933-938. IUCN and UNEP-WCMC (2020). The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), June 2020. Cambridge, UK. Available at: www.protectedplanet.net. Analysis and map developed by Luca Battistella (European Commission - Joint Research Centre)
  • errorCautions
    No caution provided
  • dashboardRelated SDGs and targets
    GOAL 15: Life on land,
  • tocRelated Topics
    Environment, Biodiversity, Protected Areas
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    transparent: true,
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    attribution: "European Commission - Africa Knowledge Platform"
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wms.addTo(map);
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