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The impact of protected areas on waterbird populations worldwide

Protected areas are a cornerstone of conservation policies, but many are not benefiting target species. These areas need to be managed better if they are to achieve conservation goals.

This is a summary of: Wauchope, H. S. et al. Protected areas have a mixed impact on waterbirds, but management helps. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04617-0 (2022).

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-01026-1

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