A decision tree for assessing the risks and benefits of publishing biodiversity data.

摘要: Inadequate information on the geographical distribution of biodiversity hampers decision-making for conservation. Major efforts are underway to fill knowledge gaps, but there increasing concerns that publishing locations species is dangerous, particularly at risk exploitation. While we recognize well-informed control location data highly sensitive taxa necessary avoid risks, such as poaching or habitat disturbance by recreational visitors, argue ignoring benefits sharing could unnecessarily obstruct conservation and with low risks We provide a decision tree protocol scientists systematically considers both exploitation potential increased activities. Our helps assess impacts aims enhance opportunities, promote community engagement reduce duplication survey efforts.