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Calculate Key Biodiversity Areas

key_biodiversity_areas.Rd

This function calculates the total area of key biodiversity areas for a given input polygon.

The variable contains outlines of key biodiversity areas. These areas represent sites with specific importance for nature conservation efforts.

Usage

calc_key_biodiversity_area()

get_key_biodiversity_areas(path = NULL)

Format

A function returning a tibble with the key biodiversity area overlap

Source

https://www.keybiodiversityareas.org/kba-data

Arguments

path

A character vector to the key biodiversity areas gpkg file. Note, that the file has to be downloaded manually.

Value

A function that returns a character vector of file paths.

Details

The required resources for this indicator are:

  • key_biodiversity_areas

To use this data in mapme workflows, you will have to manually download the global data set and point towards the file path on your local machine. Please find the available data under the source link given below.

References

BirdLife International (2024). The World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the KBA Partnership: BirdLife International, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Wildlife Conservation Society and World Wildlife Fund. Available at www.keybiodiversityareas.org.