We present a GIS method to interpret qualitatively expressed socio-economic scenarios in
quantitative map-based terms.(i) We built scenarios using local stakeholders and experts to …

Savannas are the most extensive biome in the tropics. These extremely dynamic coupled
socio-ecological ecosystems are shaped by a long history of interaction with humans, fire …

Abstract The Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania show exceptional endemism that is
threatened by high anthropogenic pressure leading to the loss of natural habitat. Using a …

Ecological regions aggregate habitats with similar biophysical characteristics within well-
defined boundaries, providing spatially consistent platforms for monitoring, managing and …

Aim Data shortages mean that conservation priorities can be highly sensitive to historical
patterns of exploration. Here, we investigate the potential of regionally focussed species …

Despite chronic underfunding for conservation and the recognition that funds must be
invested wisely, few studies have analysed the direct costs of managing protected areas at …

East African ecosystems are shaped by long-term interaction with changing climate, human
population, fire and wildlife. There remains today a strong connection between people and …

Sacred forests are the product of intersecting ecology, culture, and society. In some of the
most densely settled elevations of Tanzania's North Pare Mountains, sacred forests preserve …

The field of conservation genetics, in combination with non-invasive sampling, provides a
powerful set of tools for investigating the conservation status and natural history of rare …

Abbott's duiker Cephalophus spadix is a forest antelope endemic to a very few highland
forests in Tanzania. Apparently extinct over much of its historical range, the species is listed …