målarten
Målarten, or the target species, is a term used in Swedish and Nordic environmental management to denote the focal species for a management, monitoring, or research program. The målarten is the species for which objectives are set and data are collected to assess population status and trends, with the aim of guiding actions to maintain or recover viable populations, ensure sustainable use, or protect ecological functions.
Selection of målarten is guided by several criteria, including ecological importance, conservation status, economic value, data
In fisheries, the målarten is typically the species targeted for harvest; other species caught are considered
Limitations include data gaps, uncertainty, and potential trade-offs with other species or objectives. The concept remains