Priority Areas for Conservation Planning in Dong Na Tard ProvincialProtected Area, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)

摘要

Priority areas for conservation planning (core, and transition areas) in Dong Na Tard ProvincialProtected Area, Savannakhet Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) were identifiedusing data on total conservation values of plant species and anthropogenic threats. Weighted scoremethod was used to determine the core and transition areas. Two core areas had an area of 3,303ha and 1,664 ha respectively while the transition area comprised of 1,303 ha. The core areas forconservation should be institutionalized through a policy to ensure conservation of plant diversityand sustain ecosystem services for the people and society.