Attributes and Roadblocks: A Conservation Assessment and Policy Review of the Sierra Bermeja, a Mediterranean Serpentine Landscape

摘要: ABSTRACT In many European Union countries there is little scientific work to assess the need conserve ultramafic areas for their biodiversity attributes. Recognition of serpentine landscapes in Habitat Directive has been poor. Furthermore, literature assessing attributes countries. This situation critical Spain: largest outcrop Iberian Peninsula, called Sierra Bermeja, supports a distinctive flora and fauna with numerous uncommon or rare endemic species. These species are at risk from high levels disturbance habitat destruction, have unequal protection. We review examine conservation implementation policy perspective. study provides background framework characterizing highlighting 39 ende...