zonereserves
Zonereserves is a planning concept in conservation and land-use management that envisions organizing protected areas around distinct ecological zones, such as biome types, vegetation communities, or habitat complexes, rather than aligning strictly with political boundaries. The aim is to ensure that each zone of a landscape is represented within a protected-area network and that ecological processes, species movements, and climate-related shifts are maintained across the region.
Design principles include delineating boundaries by ecological zones, maintaining connectivity via corridors, integrating with existing reserves,
Implementation is usually recommended within national or regional conservation plans and may require cross-jurisdictional cooperation, land
Benefits include improved representation of ecological diversity, stronger habitat connectivity, and enhanced resilience to climate change.
Zonereserves intersects with related concepts such as ecoregional planning, landscape-scale conservation, and protected-area networks. It remains