Testing the use of specimen collection data and GIS in biodiversity exploration and conservation decision making in Guyana

摘要: This paper presents the results of a study conducted at request Government Guyana by Centre for Study Biological Diversity University Guyana, and Smithsonian Institution. The purpose was to evaluate utility using systematic collections in identi- fying areas with high priority conservation. A biodiversity database gazetteer were assembled interpreted primarily through use maps generated ARC/INFO ArcView. data examined determine coverage completeness, while general support continued methodology making informed decisions conservation related issues, several recommendations are offered order enhance data. primary this is identification interest location eleven covering most ecoregions that need additional study. have been chosen avoid already allocated logging mining concessions or Amerindian lands. While it true would benefit from further analysis those data, also concerning being made near future, if any be used process, will presented paper.