Zonation
Spatial conservation prioritization software.
Overview
Zonation is a software tool that helps conservation planners prioritize areas for biodiversity conservation based on species and habitat data. It produces a hierarchical prioritization of the landscape by iteratively removing the least valuable remaining cell while accounting for connectivity and generalized complementarity. The result is a map that identifies areas of high conservation value that can be used to inform a variety of conservation decisions.
✨ Key Features
- Spatial conservation prioritization
- Hierarchical ranking of conservation value
- Connectivity analysis
- Consideration of multiple biodiversity features
- Gap analysis
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Hierarchical prioritization approach
- Strong focus on connectivity
- Ability to handle large datasets
Unique Value: Provides a robust and flexible framework for identifying and prioritizing areas for conservation, taking into account both biodiversity value and connectivity.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Used in numerous scientific studies and conservation plans around the world.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Field data collection
- Detailed site-level management planning
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a different and complementary approach to conservation prioritization compared to Marxan, with a stronger emphasis on hierarchical ranking and connectivity.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Zonation is free and open-source.
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