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EDGE of existence and phylogenetic diversity
Author(s) -
Faith Daniel P.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
animal conservation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.111
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1469-1795
pISSN - 1367-9430
DOI - 10.1111/acv.12552
Subject(s) - phylogenetic tree , phylogenetic diversity , diversity (politics) , geography , evolutionary biology , biology , zoology , anthropology , genetics , sociology , gene
The EDGE of Existence program provides a flagship example about how to address some key challenges in biodiversity conservation. EDGE is global, and inter-generational, in recognising that conservation of phylogenetic diversity globally maintains options for future generations. The program also is necessarily local, in integrating global priorities with locally led conservation initiatives and capacity-building. EDGE spans the full scope of “biodiversity” in another way – moving beyond the usual charismatic species, it tells us why we should care about species that otherwise might be forgotten.