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Standardized Classification of Threats to Biodiversity

Summary

In 2017, the analysis of species monitored by Quebec Conservation data centre (CDC) by the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (MFFP) highlighted the need to harmonize the available information on threats to biodiversity. Although internationally recognized classifications were already available, their degree of precision did not facilitate the identification of precise conservation issues.

Therefore, a more precise classification was developed by the MFFP, in collaboration with several partners from Quebec, Canada and beyond, allowing to articulate the former 42 general threats to biodiversity into 162 detailed categories. The described threats are organized according to their hierarchical ranks, starting from generic wording (level 1), which is progressively defined into precise descriptions (level 3). When necessary, the classification entries are accompanied by a description, specifications allowing the description of inclusions and exclusions and may also be accompanied with examples.

This important collaboration in between the MFFP and its partners allowed for a joined effort to refine international classifications into a practical tool for conservationists.

Sector(s): 

Wildlife

Categorie(s): 

Reference Document

Theme(s): 

Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation

Author(s)

LAMARRE, Philippe, Jason SAMSON et Josée TARDIF

Year of publication :

2021

Format :

pdf

ISBN

978-2-550-89791-0

Keywords :

Threat, biodiversity, classification

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