Name: Setting Population Target Levels

Reference: Sanderson (2006). How Many Animals Do We Want To Save? The Many Ways of Setting Target Population Levels for Conservation. Bioscience 56(11): 911-922

Conservation planning step(s) when this would be used: This would be used in the Set Goals and Objectives step.

Description of tool use: Identifies alternative criteria that can use used to set population target levels for species conservation. Demographic sustainability, ecological integrity, sustainable use, and restoration of historical numbers of individuals are used as themes for setting conservation targets.

Experience and expertise required to use the tool: The tool is easy to understand and to use, though a basic understanding of some of the population biology theories that underpin would be an advantage.

Data requirements: The tool is suitable for use in data poor situations.

Cost: Free

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